Dumps, Landfills & Waste Disposal Near You

Q: What's the difference between a dump and a landfill?

People say "dump," but modern sites are engineered sanitary landfills with liners and monitoring, or transfer stations that consolidate waste before it's hauled to a landfill. An open "dump" in the old sense is rare today — this directory lists the legal disposal sites you can actually use.

Q: Do you have to pay to use a landfill or transfer station?

Usually yes. Most landfills and transfer stations charge a tipping fee by weight or by load. County convenience centers are often free for residents with ID but may charge for bulk items or non-residents. Rates change often, so call the specific site first.

Need to get rid of trash, bulky junk or construction debris? This section maps the real waste-disposal sites near you — municipal landfills, transfer stations and county convenience centers — city by city, so you can compare locations, hours and fees before you haul a load. Most sites charge a tipping fee by weight or load, and many county drop-offs are free for residents with ID.

Dumps & Landfills by City

Raleigh, NC 6 sites Santa Fe, NM 6 sites Salt Lake City, UT 5 sites Murfreesboro, TN 5 sites Durham, NC 5 sites Albuquerque, NM 5 sites Richmond, VA 4 sites Knoxville, TN 4 sites Lincoln, NE 4 sites Rutland, VT 3 sites Nashville, TN 3 sites Charleston, SC 3 sites Oregon City, OR 3 sites Salem, OR 3 sites Oklahoma City, OK 3 sites Chapel Hill, NC 3 sites Helena, MT 3 sites Lexington, KY 3 sites Kapolei, HI 3 sites Ocala, FL 3 sites Buffalo, WY 2 sites Laramie, WY 2 sites Gillette, WY 2 sites Jackson, WY 2 sites Apex, NC 2 sites Wake Forest, NC 2 sites Windsor, VA 2 sites Lyndonville, VT 2 sites Killington, VT 2 sites Layton, UT 2 sites Estate Bovoni, U- 2 sites Abilene, TX 2 sites Pulaski, TN 2 sites Crossville, TN 2 sites Brentwood, TN 2 sites Rapid City, SD 2 sites Aberdeen, SD 2 sites Columbia, SC 2 sites Anderson, SC 2 sites Lexington, SC 2 sites

Types of Waste-Disposal Sites

🏞️ Municipal landfill

Where household and commercial trash is buried long-term. Most charge a tipping fee by weight or load and are open to the public during set hours.

🚛 Transfer station

A drop-off point where waste is consolidated before being hauled to a landfill. Often closer to town and handy for bulky items; usually charges by load.

📍 Convenience / drop-off center

Smaller county-run sites for residents to drop household trash, recycling and sometimes bulk items. Many require proof of residency or a permit.

🧱 Construction & demolition (C&D) landfill

Takes concrete, lumber, drywall, roofing and other building debris that regular trash sites won't accept. Fees are by weight or volume.

☣️ Household hazardous waste (HHW)

For paint, chemicals, motor oil, batteries and electronics that must stay out of a landfill. Often a separate facility or event day.

🍂 Yard-waste / compost site

Leaves, branches and grass clippings, kept out of the landfill and turned into mulch or compost. Usually low-cost or free for residents.

Dump & Landfill FAQ

What's the difference between a dump and a landfill?

People say "dump," but modern sites are engineered sanitary landfills with liners and monitoring, or transfer stations that consolidate waste before it's hauled to a landfill. An open "dump" in the old sense is rare today — this directory lists the legal disposal sites you can actually use.

Do you have to pay to use a landfill or transfer station?

Usually yes. Most landfills and transfer stations charge a tipping fee by weight or by load. County convenience centers are often free for residents with ID but may charge for bulk items or non-residents. Rates change often, so call the specific site first.

What can't you throw in a landfill?

Common bans include hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, motor oil), car and lithium batteries, tires, electronics, and large appliances with refrigerant. These need a household hazardous waste site or a specialized drop-off instead of the regular trash lane.

How do I find a dump open now near me?

Pick your city above to see local landfills, transfer stations and drop-off sites with links to each location's page. Hours vary widely — many close on Sundays and holidays — so confirm today's hours by phone or on the facility's official page before you drive over.

Where can I dump for free?

Free options are limited but real: many county convenience centers take household trash free for residents (with ID), and yard waste or recycling is often free even when trash isn't. Check your city or county solid-waste department for resident drop-off days.