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Landfill
Lake Area Landfill
Lake Area Landfill, W5987 County Hwy D, Sarona, 54870, Winsconsin
Lake Area Landfill, at W5987 County Hwy D in Sarona, Wisconsin, is the local landfill where trash gets buried rather than recycled. Residents and commercial haulers use the site; it’s a working, no-frills place rather than a drop-off center. Expect a rural setting with heavy equipment moving around and large, terraced piles of cover dirt and compacted waste.
Drive up a gravel entrance toward a small booth and scale-many landfills weigh loads, so plan for a brief stop. The property is dominated by dump pads and large mounds, with trucks and loaders coming and going; give them space. Surfaces are uneven and can be muddy after rain or dusty when dry, and backing traffic is common. Weekends and spring clean-up season usually bring the longest lines.
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Before You Go
- Tie down and tarp loose loads so debris doesn’t blow or fall out during transit and unloading.
- Sort large items (bulky junk, metal, branch piles) before getting there to speed up unloading and reduce surprises on the scale.
- Bring sturdy boots and gloves - the ground is rough, and walkways around dump pads can be slippery or muddy depending on the weather.
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