Yard waste site
Boise Cascade Wood Products LLC Elgin Complex
14 mi E · Elgin, OR
Landfill
Milton-Freewater Sanitary Landfill
Pendleton, Umatilla County, OR · All sites in Umatilla County
Milton-Freewater Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, operated by City of Milton-Freewater. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1972, with closure projected for 2030.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 7 disposal sites we list in Umatilla County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (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 | 2030 |
| Waste in place | 125,000 tons |
| Size | 45 acres |
| Owner | City of Milton-Freewater |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
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Location and nearby sites
45.55000, -118.23000
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- Landfill
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- Transfer station
Tribal Environmental Refuse Facility
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- Landfill
Humbert Refuse and Recycling Landfill
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Takes C&D debris
- Transfer station
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- Transfer station
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- Sanitary Disposal Transfer StationTransfer Station · Hermiston
Milton-Freewater Sanitary Landfill: questions
What does Milton-Freewater Sanitary Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Milton-Freewater Sanitary Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2030 for a landfill that opened in 1972 (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 (compiled from Oregon Deparment of Environmental Quality - Solid Waste Active Permitted Facilities) · record dated 2025-09-12
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated September 12, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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