Transfer station
Ellery Transfer Station
<0.1 mi N · Sinclairville, NY
Landfill
Chautauqua County Landfill
Ellery, Chautauqua County, NY · All sites in Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County Landfill is a landfill in Ellery, Chautauqua County, New York, operated by Chautauqua County. The site also works as a transfer station. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1981, with closure projected for 2042.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash and scrap metal. It is one of 13 disposal sites we list in Chautauqua County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
- Scrap metal (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 | 1981 |
| Projected closure | 2042 |
| Waste in place | 8,539,463 tons (2022) |
| Size | 83.3 acres |
| Owner | Chautauqua County |
| Operator | Chautauqua County |
| 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
42.20265, -79.31249
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- C&D recycler
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Takes C&D debris
- Transfer station
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- Transfer station
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9.2 mi SE · Falconer, NY
- Drop-off center
Mayville Recycling Center
10 mi W · Mayville, NY
- Transfer station
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- Transfer station
North County Transfer Station
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Chautauqua County Landfill: questions
What does Chautauqua County Landfill accept?
Household trash and scrap metal, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Chautauqua County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2042 for a landfill that opened in 1981 (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 New York Department of Environmental Conservation - Solid Waste Management Facilities Map) · record dated 2025-03-10
- OpenStreetMap way/484031221 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated March 10, 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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