Drop-off center
Werlor Waste Control & Recycling, Inc.
4.1 mi NE · Defiance, OH
Landfill
Defiance City Landfill
Defiance, Defiance County, OH · All sites in Defiance County
Defiance City Landfill is a landfill in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, operated by Defiance County Board of Commissioners. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1969, with closure projected for 2048.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 2 disposal sites we list in Defiance County.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (419) 782-5442 to confirm.
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 | 1969 |
| Projected closure | 2048 |
| Waste in place | 4,845,200 tons (2022) |
| Size | 69.7 acres |
| Owner | Defiance County Board of Commissioners |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Defiance City Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Defiance City Landfill?
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4 PM; Saturday 8 AM – 12 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (419) 782-5442 before hauling a load.
What does Defiance City 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 Defiance City Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2048 for a landfill that opened in 1969 (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 Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's Division of Materials and Waste Management) · record dated 2025-08-14
- OpenStreetMap way/354601474 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- OpenStreetMap way/373314216 (© 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 August 14, 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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