The Laurel Landfill is owned by Sarasota County, and in addition to the landfill, also contains the Pinelands Wildlife Preserve, loaded with many bird species, deer, wild boar, and gators, as well as a RC Model Airplane club. Located at the end of Knight's Trail in North Venice, it's open to the public Monday-Saturday. During the week you must register at the entrance, and there's lots of big, commercial trash truck traffic. Saturdays there is very little truck traffic and is the best time to go and take your time driving around.