Drop-off center
Concord Turnpike Convenience Center
7.1 mi SW · Lynchburg, VA
Landfill
Amherst County Landfill Permit Number 563
Madison Heights, Amherst County, VA · All sites in Amherst County
Amherst County Landfill Permit Number 563 is a landfill in Madison Heights, Amherst County, Virginia, operated by Amherst County Department of Solid Waste. The site also works as a transfer station. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1995, with closure projected for 2055.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1995 |
| Projected closure | 2055 |
| Waste in place | 718,348 tons (2022) |
| Size | 38 acres |
| Owner | Amherst County Department of Solid Waste |
| Operator | Amherst County Department of Solid Waste |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Amherst County Landfill Permit Number 563: questions
What are the hours at Amherst County Landfill Permit Number 563?
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4 PM; Saturday 8 AM – 12 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead before hauling a load.
What does Amherst County Landfill Permit Number 563 accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Amherst County Landfill Permit Number 563 expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2055 for a landfill that opened in 1995 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Virginia Department of Environmental Quality - Solid Waste Program Solid Waste Permits) · record dated 2025-07-29
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated July 29, 2025. Hours, fees or contact details last added October 5, 2026. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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