Drop-off center
WM recycling
9.6 mi SW · Galesburg, IL
Landfill
Knox County Landfill
Oneida, Knox County, IL · All sites in Knox County
Knox County Landfill is a landfill in Oneida, Knox County, Illinois, operated by Knox County. The site also works as a C&D landfill and a yard waste site. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1974, with closure projected for 2026.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes brush & limbs, construction debris, household trash and yard waste. It is one of 3 disposal sites we list in Knox County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Construction debris (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Yard waste (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 | 1974 |
| Projected closure | 2026 |
| Waste in place | 3,542,829 tons (2022) |
| Size | 94.1 acres |
| Owner | Knox County |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
41.02649, -90.24923
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Atkinson Landfill
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Upper Rock Island County Landfill Compost Site #2
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- Landfill
Upper Rock Island County Landfill
36 mi N · East Moline, IL
Takes C&D debris
More in Knox County
- Knox County Landfill #3Landfill · Galesburg
Knox County Landfill: questions
What does Knox County Landfill accept?
Brush & limbs, construction debris, household trash and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Knox County Landfill take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris.
When is Knox County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2026 for a landfill that opened in 1974 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- 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.
- 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 Get Rid of Construction Debris Without OverpayingLandfill, C&D landfill, transfer station, recycler or dumpster: how each works for remodel and demo debris, how sorting cuts cost, and what to ask first.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool · record dated 2020-06-01
- OpenStreetMap way/1020821184 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- 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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