Transfer station
Westminster Solid Waste Convenience Ctr
0.7 mi N · Westminster, MA
Landfill
Fitchburg Landfill
Westminster, Worcester County, MA · All sites in Worcester County
Fitchburg Landfill is a landfill in Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, operated by Waste Management. The site also works as a transfer station and a yard waste site. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1972, with closure projected for 2032.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes brush & limbs, household trash and yard waste. It is one of 66 disposal sites we list in Worcester County.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM – 3 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 3 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 12 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM – 1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (978) 874-0037 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Yard waste (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 | 1972 |
| Projected closure | 2032 |
| Waste in place | 14,110,494 tons (2022) |
| Size | 76 acres |
| Owner | City of Fitchburg, MA |
| Operator | Waste Management |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
42.52544, -71.85579
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- Transfer station
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Fitchburg Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Fitchburg Landfill?
Monday 8 AM – 3 PM; Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3 PM; Friday 7:30 AM – 12 PM; Saturday 7:30 AM – 1 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (978) 874-0037 before hauling a load.
What does Fitchburg Landfill accept?
Brush & limbs, household trash and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Fitchburg Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2032 for a landfill that opened in 1972 (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 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection - Bureau of Waste Prevention) · record dated 2024-06-01
- OpenStreetMap way/1446842540 (© 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 September 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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