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Elkhart County Landfill

Elkhart, Elkhart County, IN · All sites in Elkhart County

Elkhart County Landfill is a landfill in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, operated by Elkhart County. The site also works as a yard waste site. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1974, with closure projected for 2048.

According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes brush & limbs, household trash and yard waste. It is one of 7 disposal sites we list in Elkhart County.

What it takes

Accepted

  • Brush & limbs (accepted)
  • Household trash (accepted)
  • Yard waste (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
Opened1974
Projected closure2048
Waste in place9,116,447 tons (2022)
Size127 acres
OwnerElkhart County
OperatorElkhart County
Landfill gas collectionYes

Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.

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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

123456785 miN

41.63006, -85.98058

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Elkhart County Landfill: questions

What does Elkhart County Landfill accept?

Brush & limbs, household trash and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.

When is Elkhart County Landfill expected to close?

EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2048 for a landfill that opened in 1974 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.

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About this listing

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Newest source record dated December 18, 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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