Drop-off center
Tift County Recycling Center
4.6 mi NE · Tifton, GA
Landfill
Tifton/Tift County Landfill
Tifton, Tift County, GA · All sites in Tift County
Tifton/Tift County Landfill is a landfill in Tifton, Tift County, Georgia, operated by City of Tifton. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1981, with closure projected for 2028.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 4 disposal sites we list in Tift 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 | 1981 |
| Projected closure | 2028 |
| Waste in place | 1,766,459 tons (2022) |
| Size | 62.8 acres |
| Owner | City of Tifton |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
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Location and nearby sites
31.35560, -83.53560
- Transfer station
Ryder Transportation Services
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- Transfer station
Tifton Transfer Station (Golden Wste Disposal Inc.)
5.4 mi N · Tifton, GA
- Yard waste site
Hamilton Growers
9.6 mi SW · Norman Park, GA
- Yard waste site
South Central Georgia Gin
12 mi E · Enigma, GA
- Transfer station
Colquitt Co-Ctv Recycling, INC
17 mi SW · Moultrie, GA
- C&D landfill
Cook Co. - C.R. 216 Construction/Demolition Landfill
19 mi S · Adel, GA
Takes C&D debris
- Transfer station
South Georgia Disposal, Inc.
19 mi SW · Moultrie, GA
Tifton/Tift County Landfill: questions
What does Tifton/Tift County Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Tifton/Tift County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2028 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 Georgia Environmental Protection Division) · record dated 2024-12-01
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated December 1, 2024. 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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