Yard waste site
City of Elkhorn Compost Site
11 mi E · Elkhorn, WI
Landfill
Mallard Ridge Landfill
Delavan, Walworth County, WI · All sites in Walworth County
Mallard Ridge Landfill is a landfill in Delavan, Walworth County, Wisconsin, operated by GFL Environmental. The site also works as a yard waste site and a tire recycler. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1970, with closure projected for 2028.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes brush & limbs, household trash, tires and yard waste. It is one of 2 disposal sites we list in Walworth County.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (414) 422-9074 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Tires (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 | 1970 |
| Projected closure | 2028 |
| Waste in place | 11,915,730 tons (2022) |
| Size | 129.8 acres |
| Owner | GFL Environmental |
| Operator | GFL Environmental |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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This listing does not have 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.
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Mallard Ridge Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Mallard Ridge Landfill?
Monday – Friday 7 AM – 4 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (414) 422-9074 before hauling a load.
What does Mallard Ridge Landfill accept?
Brush & limbs, household trash, tires and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Mallard Ridge Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2028 for a landfill that opened in 1970 (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 · record dated 2020-06-01
- 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
- OpenStreetMap relation/10484048 (© 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 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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