Landfill
Dane County C&D Recycling Facility
<0.1 mi SW · Madison, WI
Landfill
Dane County Landfill
Madison, Dane County, WI · All sites in Dane County
Dane County Landfill is a landfill in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, operated by Dane County. The site also works as a transfer station. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1985, with closure projected for 2031.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 24 disposal sites we list in Dane 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 | 1985 |
| Projected closure | 2031 |
| Waste in place | 6,746,724 tons (2022) |
| Size | 76 acres |
| Owner | Dane County Waste & Renewables |
| Operator | Dane County Waste & Renewables |
| 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, residency rules or a phone number 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
43.04540, -89.25450
- Transfer station
Pellitteri Waste Systems, INC
1.4 mi W · Madison, WI
- Drop-off center
Dunn Township TS & Recycling Center
6.1 mi SW · McFarland, WI
- Transfer station
Madison Cty Transfer Station & Brush Site
6.5 mi W · Madison, WI
- Drop-off center
Central Drop-Off
6.5 mi W · Madison, WI
- Tire recycler
Madison Recycling Center Pgi
7.6 mi W · Madison, WI
- Drop-off center
Madison Recycling Center
7.7 mi W · Madison, WI
- Drop-off center
City of Madison Recycling Center West
7.8 mi W · Madison, WI
More in Dane County
- City of Oregon CompostYard Waste & Compost Site · Oregon
- Dane County Landfill #1 Verona Badger Prairie Park CompstYard Waste & Compost Site · Verona
- Dane County Westport SiteYard Waste & Compost Site · Westport
- Fitchburg Recycling Drop OffDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Fitchburg
- GFL Solid Waste Midwest LLC - WaunakeeTransfer Station · Waunakee
- Madison Transfer StationTransfer Station · Madison
- Metropolitan Refuse Dist INCYard Waste & Compost Site · Waunakee
- Middleton Recycling CenterDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Middleton
- Mount Horeb VillageYard Waste & Compost Site · Blue Mounds
- Reynolds Urethane Recycling INCConstruction Debris Recycler · Middleton
- Rob Baratz Compost SiteYard Waste & Compost Site · Stoughton
- Sun Prairie Recycling CenterDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Sun Prairie
- The Village of DeerfieldYard Waste & Compost Site · Deerfield
- West Self-Service Drop-Off SiteDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Madison
- WindsorYard Waste & Compost Site · Windsor
Dane County Landfill: questions
What does Dane County 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 Dane County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2031 for a landfill that opened in 1985 (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 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste - Landfills and Historic Waste Site Points, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Waste & Materials Management Public Reports) · record dated 2026-03-05
- OpenStreetMap way/680556560 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated March 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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