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Pacific Steel & Recycling - Elko Steel & Recycling
8.8 mi NE · Elko, NV
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Landfill
City of Elko Landfill
Elko, Elko County, NV · All sites in Elko County
City of Elko Landfill is a landfill in Elko, Elko County, Nevada, operated by Elko City. The site also works as a transfer station. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1961, with closure projected for 2133.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 12 disposal sites we list in Elko County.
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 | 1961 |
| Projected closure | 2133 |
| Waste in place | 1,911,088 tons (2022) |
| Size | 89 acres |
| Owner | Elko City |
| Operator | Elko City |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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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
40.83043, -115.72997
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- Transfer station
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- Transfer station
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More in Elko County
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- Bruneau Wildlife Management AreaTransfer Station · Elko
- Gold BarTransfer Station · Elko
- Montello DisposalTransfer Station · Montello
- Mooney BasinTransfer Station · Elko
- West Wendover City LandfillLandfill · West Wendover
City of Elko Landfill: questions
What does City of Elko 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 City of Elko Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2133 for a landfill that opened in 1961 (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 Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Sustainable Materials Management: Landfills) · record dated 2025-07-15
- OpenStreetMap way/1224647900 (© 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 July 15, 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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