Transfer station
J&S Disposal Service
1.7 mi W · Freemansburg, PA
Landfill
Bethlehem Landfill
Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA · All sites in Northampton County
Bethlehem Landfill is a landfill in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, operated by Waste Connections. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1960, with closure projected for 2025.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 16 disposal sites we list in Northampton County.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM – 3 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM – 3 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM – 3 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 3 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 3 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (610) 317-3200 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1960 |
| Projected closure | 2025 |
| Waste in place | 10,674,197 tons (2022) |
| Size | 109 acres |
| Owner | Waste Connections |
| Operator | Waste Connections |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Bethlehem Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Bethlehem Landfill?
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 3 PM; Saturday 8 AM – 11 AM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (610) 317-3200 before hauling a load.
What does Bethlehem Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Bethlehem Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2025 for a landfill that opened in 1960 (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 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection - Municipal Waste Operations - Landfill Facilities) · record dated 2025-05-08
- OpenStreetMap way/262484830 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated May 8, 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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