Johnson County Solid Waste
Recycling Center in Buffalo, Wyoming
About This Location
Johnson County Solid Waste District operates the landfill and transfer facility at 284 TW Road in Buffalo, Wyoming. It accepts household and construction waste, green waste, tires, scrap metal, and appliances, with tipping fees based on weight. Metal appliances, grass clippings, and small branches are dropped off free, and the district partners with the City of Buffalo recycling center.
What Johnson County Solid Waste Accepts
Related recycling guides: Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste
What they do not accept
Hazardous materials are diverted to the annual Household Hazardous Waste Day rather than the regular disposal area.
Fees
- General garbage & construction waste
- Tires
- Freon removal
- Trailer houses
- Screened compost
- Unsecured load
- Card payment surcharge
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public by weight-based tipping fee. Stay in your vehicle on the scale; staff will assist. No scavenging. Non-friable asbestos requires a 24-hour advance appointment.
Programs & events
- Household Hazardous Waste Day
- City of Buffalo recycling partnership
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the tipping fees at Johnson County Solid Waste?
General garbage and construction waste are $75 per ton. Tires are $200 per ton or $5 each, and freon removal is $25 per unit. A 3% surcharge applies to card payments.
Can I drop off appliances and yard waste for free?
Yes. Metal appliances without freon, grass clippings, manure, hay, garden waste, and small branches under 8 inches are accepted free. Appliances containing freon require a $25 removal fee.
Does the landfill take household hazardous waste?
Not in regular disposal. Batteries, used oil, and paint are diverted to the annual Household Hazardous Waste Day, held free on the first Saturday in June.
What are the rules at the scale?
Stay in your vehicle on the scale and staff will come to you. Loads must be tarped or secured, or a $10-$50 surcharge applies, and scavenging is not permitted.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.