Drop-off center
Jal Convenience Center
19 mi N · Hobbs, NM
Takes C&D debris
Landfill
Lea County Landfill
Eunice, Lea County, NM · All sites in Lea County
Lea County Landfill is a landfill in Eunice, Lea County, New Mexico, operated by Lea County. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1999, with closure projected for 2048.
It takes household trash. It is one of 5 disposal sites we list in Lea County.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (575) 394-9109 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1999 |
| Projected closure | 2048 |
| Waste in place | 2,017,553 tons (2022) |
| Size | 47.5 acres |
| Owner | Lea 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
32.42830, -103.07000
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Takes C&D debris
- Drop-off center
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Lea County Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Lea County Landfill?
Monday – Saturday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (575) 394-9109 before hauling a load.
What does Lea County Landfill accept?
Household trash. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Lea County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2048 for a landfill that opened in 1999 (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 Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated September 2024. 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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