Yard waste site
City of Merrill
8.5 mi SW · Merrill, WI
Landfill
Lincoln County Landfill
Merrill, Lincoln County, WI · All sites in Lincoln County
Lincoln County Landfill is a landfill in Merrill, Lincoln County, Wisconsin, operated by Lincoln County. The site also works as a HHW drop-off. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1989, with closure projected for 2024.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household hazardous waste and household trash. It is one of 4 disposal sites we list in Lincoln County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household hazardous waste (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 | 1989 |
| Projected closure | 2024 |
| Waste in place | 307,370 tons (2008) |
| Owner | Lincoln County |
| Operator | Lincoln County |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
This listing does not have opening hours, fees or residency rules yet. We only publish details we can trace to a source, so call the site before you load up. Send us the details if you run or use this facility.
Location and nearby sites
45.28887, -89.60254
- Yard waste site
Schulzs INC Compost Operation
10 mi SW · Merrill, WI
- Yard waste site
Maine Township Compost Site
18 mi S · Merrill, WI
- C&D landfill
Jbm Howard Co Inc- Harrison Hills
18 mi N · Rhinelander, WI
Takes C&D debris
- Yard waste site
Cresent Compost Site Tn
20 mi N · Rhinelander, WI
- Yard waste site
Nokomis Brush Site Compost Site
21 mi N · Tomahawk, WI
- Transfer station
Advanced Disposal Rhinelander Transfer
22 mi N · Rhinelander, WI
- Transfer station
Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc.
23 mi SE · Antigo, WI
Lincoln County Landfill: questions
What does Lincoln County Landfill accept?
Household hazardous waste and household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Lincoln County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2024 for a landfill that opened in 1989 (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.
- 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.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste - Landfills and Historic Waste Site Points) · record dated 2024-03-28
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool · record dated 2020-06-01
- OpenStreetMap way/504941252 (© 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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