Transfer station
Apex Transf Sta
0.9 mi SW · Scranton, PA
Landfill
Keystone Sanitary Landfill
Dunmore, Lackawanna County, PA · All sites in Lackawanna County
Keystone Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Dunmore, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, operated by Keystone Sanitary Landfill, Inc.. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1972, with closure projected for 2067.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 6 disposal sites we list in Lackawanna County.
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM – 10 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (570) 343-5782 to confirm.
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 | 1972 |
| Projected closure | 2067 |
| Waste in place | 52,825,826 tons (2022) |
| Size | 396.8 acres |
| Owner | Keystone Sanitary Landfill, Inc. |
| Operator | Keystone Sanitary Landfill, Inc. |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Keystone Sanitary Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Keystone Sanitary Landfill?
Monday – Friday 5:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Saturday 6:30 AM – 10 AM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (570) 343-5782 before hauling a load.
What does Keystone Sanitary 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 Keystone Sanitary Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2067 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 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection - Municipal Waste Operations - Landfill Facilities) · record dated 2025-05-08
- OpenStreetMap way/314326463 (© 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 May 8, 2025. 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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