Transfer station
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18 mi SE · Bluefield, VA
Landfill
Copper Ridge Landfill
Capels, McDowell County, WV · All sites in McDowell County
Copper Ridge Landfill is a landfill in Capels, McDowell County, West Virginia, operated by EnviroSolutions Inc. (ESI). EPA landfill data show it opened in 2007, with closure projected for 2110.
It takes household trash.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 2007 |
| Projected closure | 2110 |
| Owner | McDowell County, WV Solid Waste Authority |
| Operator | EnviroSolutions Inc. (ESI) |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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37.48000, -81.60000
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Copper Ridge Landfill: questions
What does Copper Ridge Landfill accept?
Household trash. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Copper Ridge Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2110 for a landfill that opened in 2007 (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 Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated September 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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