Yard waste site
City of Milton
5.6 mi NE · Milton, WI
Landfill
Janesville City/Rock County Landfill
Janesville, Rock County, WI · All sites in Rock County
Janesville City/Rock County Landfill is a landfill in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, operated by City of Janesville. The site also works as a transfer station, a HHW drop-off and a yard waste site. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1985, with closure projected for 2036.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes brush & limbs, electronics, household hazardous waste, household trash, scrap metal and yard waste. It is one of 7 disposal sites we list in Rock County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Electronics (accepted)
- Household hazardous waste (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Scrap metal (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 |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1985 |
| Projected closure | 2036 |
| Waste in place | 5,611,938 tons (2022) |
| Size | 70.2 acres |
| Owner | City of Janesville |
| Operator | City of Janesville |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
42.71360, -89.01063
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Janesville City/Rock County Landfill: questions
What does Janesville City/Rock County Landfill accept?
Brush & limbs, electronics, household hazardous waste, household trash, scrap metal and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Janesville City/Rock County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2036 for a landfill that opened in 1985 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- What You Can't Take to the Dump, and Where It Goes InsteadHazardous waste, tires, refrigerant appliances, batteries, electronics, paint, oil and asbestos: why dumps refuse them and where each one goes instead.
- 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.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste - Landfills and Historic Waste Site Points) · record dated 2024-03-28
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool · record dated 2020-06-01
- 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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