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La Crosse County Landfill
La Crosse County Landfill, 3200 Berlin Drive, La Crosse, 54601, Winsconsin
La Crosse County Landfill on Berlin Drive is where most household trash and larger contractor loads end up for burial. Neighbors, local haulers and folks doing a big cleanout all use this place, so expect a mix of small trucks and commercial rigs.
Drive up to a small entrance area with a scale and a booth; trucks typically pull onto the scale so weights can be recorded. Tipping fees at landfills are usually charged by weight, so plan to stop on the scale both coming in and heading out. The site looks like wide, open dirt roads with large earthen mounds and the actual tipping area set back from the entrance. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanups, so be prepared for a short wait at busy times.
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Before You Go
- Secure and cover loose loads - it's dusty and windy out there, and loose stuff can blow off between the scale and the tip face.
- Sort materials at home as much as possible; having items separated (metal, bulky furniture, clean wood, etc.) speeds unloading and keeps things moving.
- Try for a weekday or early morning visit to avoid weekend backups, especially during spring cleanup season.
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