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Freeport Municipal Landfill 4 Compost Facility
Freeport, Stephenson County, IL · All sites in Stephenson County
Freeport Municipal Landfill 4 Compost Facility is a yard waste & compost site in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, operated by City of Freeport. The site also works as a transfer station.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes brush & limbs and yard waste.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 2 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 2 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 2 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 2 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 2 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM – 11 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (815) 232-3821 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (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) | Closed |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1987 |
| Closed | 2003 |
| Waste in place | 780,000 tons (2003) |
| Size | 17 acres |
| Owner | City of Freeport |
| Operator | City of Freeport |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Freeport Municipal Landfill 4 Compost Facility: questions
What are the hours at Freeport Municipal Landfill 4 Compost Facility?
Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 2 PM; Saturday 7:30 AM – 11 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (815) 232-3821 before hauling a load.
What does Freeport Municipal Landfill 4 Compost Facility accept?
Brush & limbs and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Is Freeport Municipal Landfill 4 Compost Facility closed?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists the landfill as closed in 2003 (data as of September 2024). Some closed landfills keep a transfer station or drop-off area open, so check before you go.
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 Get Rid of Yard Waste, Brush and StumpsWhy some states ban yard waste from landfills, where leaves, brush and stumps go instead, bagging rules, and how compost sites and mulch giveaways work.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool · record dated 2020-06-01
- 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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