Drop-off center
Shelby Co Convenience Center
3.7 mi W · Shelbyville, KY
Takes C&D debris
Landfill
Benson Valley Landfill
Frankfort, Franklin County, KY · All sites in Franklin County
Benson Valley Landfill is a landfill in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, operated by Republic Services. The site also works as a transfer station. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1971, with closure projected for 2062.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 3 disposal sites we list in Franklin County.
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 | 1971 |
| Projected closure | 2062 |
| Waste in place | 6,434,779 tons (2022) |
| Size | 68 acres |
| Owner | Republic Services |
| Operator | Republic Services |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
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Location and nearby sites
38.13064, -84.98100
- Drop-off center
Frankfort Recycling Center
8.9 mi NE · Frankfort, KY
- Transfer station
Woodford Co Recycling Center
14 mi SE · Versailles, KY
- Transfer station
Hepaco LLC
14 mi NW · Shelbyville, KY
- Drop-off center
Shelby County Recycling Center
17 mi W · Shelbyville, KY
- Transfer station
Shelby Co Recycling & Transfer Station Facility
17 mi W · Shelbyville, KY
- Drop-off center
Spencer County Recycling
21 mi W · Taylorsville, KY
- C&D recycler
Smart Recycling Management
25 mi SE · Nicholasville, KY
Takes C&D debris
More in Franklin County
- Republic Services of Ky LLC - Epperson Waste DisposalLandfill · Frankfort
Benson Valley Landfill: questions
What does Benson Valley Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Benson Valley Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2062 for a landfill that opened in 1971 (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 Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet - Environmental Protection) · record dated 2025-06-18
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated June 18, 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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