Transfer station
Chambersburg Waste Paper
7.6 mi SW · Chambersburg, PA
Landfill
R and A Bender Landfill
Chambersburg, Franklin County, PA · All sites in Franklin County
R and A Bender Landfill is a landfill in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, operated by Waste Connections. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1973, with closure projected for 2035.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 4 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 | 1973 |
| Projected closure | 2035 |
| Waste in place | 14,968,766 tons (2022) |
| Size | 140 acres |
| Owner | Waste Connections |
| Operator | Waste Connections |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
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R and A Bender Landfill: questions
What does R and A Bender Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is R and A Bender Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2035 for a landfill that opened in 1973 (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
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated May 8, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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