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A working landfill a few miles outside Shawano where household and commercial loads end up being buried. Locals, landscapers and haulers use this spot when curbside pickup or drop-off centers won’t take something bigger or heavier than usual.
There’s a scale and a small entrance booth near the road; trucks and pickups line up to be weighed and then again on the way out. The site is large-mounds of compacted waste and heavy equipment are visible from the entrance, with drive-up areas for unloading. Pull into the lane the attendant directs, tip or dump at the instructed spot, then head back to the scale to finish. In winter the setup can change and traffic slows down, so be prepared for extra waiting and sometimes different unloading spots.
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Before You Go
- Have loads covered and secured; loose material tends to blow and makes unloading messier and slower.
- Bring proof of residency or business credentials if needed, since landfills often separate residential and commercial accounts.
- Arrive midweek if possible-weekends, especially spring cleanup, are when lines get long and maneuvering room is tighter.
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