Landfill
Caldwell Landfill
5.6 mi SW · Morristown, IN
Yard Waste & Compost Site
Hancock County Landfill Compost
Carthage, Hancock County, IN · All sites in Hancock County
Hancock County Landfill Compost is a yard waste & compost site in Carthage, Hancock County, Indiana, operated by CGS Services, Inc..
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes brush & limbs and yard waste. It is one of 4 disposal sites we list in Hancock County.
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 | 1971 |
| Closed | 2000 |
| Waste in place | 1,500,000 tons |
| Owner | CGS Services, Inc. |
| Operator | CGS Services, Inc. |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
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
39.74197, -85.63681
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Hancock County Landfill Compost: questions
What does Hancock County Landfill Compost accept?
Brush & limbs and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Is Hancock County Landfill Compost closed?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists the landfill as closed in 2000 (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
- 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.
- 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.
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
Newest source record dated September 2024. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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