Transfer station
Deschutes County Transfer Station and Household Hazardous Waste Facility
0.6 mi SE · Bend, OR
Landfill
Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility 
Bend, Deschutes County, OR · All sites in Deschutes County
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Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility  is a landfill in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon, operated by Deschutes County. The site also works as a C&D landfill, a transfer station, a HHW drop-off, a yard waste site and a tire recycler. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1972, with closure projected for 2029.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes brush & limbs, construction debris, electronics, household hazardous waste, household trash and scrap metal and more. It is one of 11 disposal sites we list in Deschutes County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Construction debris (accepted)
- Electronics (accepted)
- Household hazardous waste (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Scrap metal (accepted)
- Tires (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 | 1972 |
| Projected closure | 2029 |
| Waste in place | 4,859,129 tons (2022) |
| Size | 89 acres |
| Owner | Deschutes County |
| Operator | Deschutes County |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
44.02120, -121.26330
- Transfer station
Cascade Disposal
2.0 mi NW · Bend, OR
- Landfill
Knott Landfill
4.0 mi E · Bend, OR
- Transfer station
Northwest Transfer Station
11 mi N · Sisters, OR
Takes C&D debris
- Transfer station
Alfalfa Transfer Station
12 mi E · Bend, OR
- Drop-off center
Sunriver Recycling Center
13 mi SW · Sunriver, OR
- Yard waste site
High Desert Mulching Redmond
18 mi N · Redmond, OR
- Transfer station
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18 mi N · Redmond, OR
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- Negus Transfer Station and Recycling CenterConstruction Debris Recycler · Redmond
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Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility : questions
What does Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility  accept?
Brush & limbs, construction debris, electronics, household hazardous waste, household trash, scrap metal, tires and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility  take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris.
When is Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility  expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2029 for a landfill that opened in 1972 (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.
- 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 Oregon Deparment of Environmental Quality - Solid Waste Active Permitted Facilities, Excess Food Opportunities Map) · record dated 2025-09-12
- 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 12, 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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