Transfer station
Plummers Disposal Service
1.5 mi SE · Wayland, MI
Landfill
South Kent Landfill
Byron Center, Kent County, MI · All sites in Kent County
South Kent Landfill is a landfill in Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan, operated by Kent County Department of Public Works. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1982, with closure projected for 2030.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 19 disposal sites we list in Kent County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (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 | 1982 |
| Projected closure | 2030 |
| Waste in place | 9,204,741 tons (2022) |
| Size | 120.6 acres |
| Owner | Kent County Department of Public Works |
| Operator | Kent County Department of Public Works |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
42.77838, -85.68094
- Drop-off center
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- Yard waste site
Kentwood City
7.8 mi NE · Kentwood, MI
- Transfer station
Salem Township Transfer Station
8.7 mi SW · Dorr, MI
- HHW drop-off
Recycling Concepts West Mi
9.4 mi NE · Grand Rapids, MI
- Yard waste site
City of Wyoming Public Service
9.7 mi N · Wyoming, MI
- Yard waste site
Grandville City
10 mi NW · Grandville, MI
- Transfer station
Waste-To-Energy Facility Transfer Station
12 mi N · Grand Rapids, MI
More in Kent County
- East Grand Rapids CityYard Waste & Compost Site · Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids CityYard Waste & Compost Site · Grand Rapids
- Kent County Dept Public WorksHousehold Hazardous Waste Facility · Grand Rapids
- Kent County Recycling FacilityTransfer Station · Grand Rapids
- North Kent Transfer StationTransfer Station · Rockford
- Phoenix ResourcesYard Waste & Compost Site · Alto
- Richmond Transfer StationTransfer Station · Grand Rapids
- Rockford City Public ServicesYard Waste & Compost Site · Rockford
- SafeChem Household Hazardous Waste CollectionHousehold Hazardous Waste Facility · Grand Rapids
- Spurt IndustriesYard Waste & Compost Site · Forest Hills
- Superior Packaging & RecyclingDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Grand Rapids
- Walker City PwdYard Waste & Compost Site · Walker
South Kent Landfill: questions
What does South Kent Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is South Kent Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2030 for a landfill that opened in 1982 (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 Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Michigan Part 115 Solid Waste Active/Accepting Facilities) · record dated 2025-02-05
- OpenStreetMap way/404102797 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated February 5, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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