Transfer station
Waste Control Transfer Station and Recycling
11 mi SW · Longview, WA
Landfill
Headquarters Landfill
Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, WA · All sites in Cowlitz County
Headquarters Landfill is a landfill in Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, Washington, operated by Cowlitz County. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1993, with closure projected for 2094.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 5 disposal sites we list in Cowlitz 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 | 1993 |
| Projected closure | 2094 |
| Waste in place | 11,186,328 tons (2022) |
| Size | 308 acres |
| Owner | Cowlitz County |
| Operator | Cowlitz 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
46.24873, -122.77811
- Yard waste site
Swanson Bark and Wood Products
11 mi SW · Longview, WA
- Yard waste site
Cowlitz Valley Compost
11 mi SW · Longview, WA
- C&D recycler
North Pacific Paper Company
13 mi SW · Longview, WA
Takes C&D debris
- Transfer station
Hudson Garbage Service
28 mi S · Saint Helens, OR
- Transfer station
Columbia County Transfer Station
28 mi S · Helens, OR
- C&D recycler
Orpet LLC
29 mi S · St. Helens, OR
Takes C&D debris
- Yard waste site
Georgia Pacific Consumer Pr Wauna Mill Landfill
31 mi W · Clatskanie, OR
Headquarters Landfill: questions
What does Headquarters 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 Headquarters Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2094 for a landfill that opened in 1993 (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 State of Washington Department of Ecology) · record dated 2025-04-15
- OpenStreetMap way/638787001 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated April 15, 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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