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Terrys Tire Recovery
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Landfill
Caldwell Landfill
Morristown, Shelby County, IN · All sites in Shelby County
Caldwell Landfill is a landfill in Morristown, Shelby County, Indiana, operated by Waste Management. The site also works as a yard waste site. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1970, with closure projected for 2044.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes brush & limbs, household trash and yard waste. It is one of 4 disposal sites we list in Shelby County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Yard waste (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 | 1970 |
| Projected closure | 2044 |
| Waste in place | 8,759,589 tons (2022) |
| Size | 83.5 acres |
| Owner | Waste Management |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
This listing does not have opening hours, fees or residency rules yet. We only publish details we can trace to a source, so call the site before you load up. Send us the details if you run or use this facility.
Location and nearby sites
39.69375, -85.72122
- Yard waste site
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- HHW drop-off
Hancock County SWMD
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- Transfer station
Shelby County Transfer Station
11 mi S · Shelbyville, IN
- HHW drop-off
Shelby County SWMD
12 mi S · Shelbyville, IN
- Transfer station
Mount Comfort Transfer Station
13 mi NW · Greenfield, IN
- Yard waste site
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Caldwell Landfill: questions
What does Caldwell Landfill accept?
Brush & limbs, household trash and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Caldwell Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2044 for a landfill that opened in 1970 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 · record dated 2020-06-01
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Indiana Department of Environmental Management - Authorized Operating Solid Waste Facilities) · record dated 2024-12-18
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated December 18, 2024. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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