Landfill
Rowan County Landfill
<0.1 mi SW · Morehead, KY
Landfill
Morehead Landfill Inc.
Morehead (Rowan), Rowan County, KY · All sites in Rowan County
Morehead Landfill Inc. is a landfill in Morehead (Rowan), Rowan County, Kentucky, operated by Waste Management. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1974, with closure projected for 2052.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 2 disposal sites we list in Rowan 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 | 1974 |
| Projected closure | 2052 |
| Waste in place | 2,922,765 tons (2022) |
| Size | 52 acres |
| Owner | Waste Management |
| Operator | Waste Management |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
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
38.18924, -83.54261
- Transfer station
Bath Co Transfer Station
13 mi W · Owingsville, KY
- Transfer station
Morgan Co Transfer Station
26 mi SE · West Liberty, KY
- Landfill
Rumpke/Montgomery County Landfill
28 mi SW · Cincinnati, KY
Takes C&D debris
- Landfill
Maysville-Mason County Landfill
29 mi N · Maysville, KY
Takes C&D debris
- Drop-off center
Powell County Recycling Center
30 mi SW · Stanton, KY
- Transfer station
Wolfe Co Transfer Station
31 mi S · Campton, KY
- Transfer station
Powell Co Recycling Center & Transfer Station
31 mi SW · Stanton, KY
Morehead Landfill Inc.: questions
What does Morehead Landfill Inc. accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Morehead Landfill Inc. expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2052 for a landfill that opened in 1974 (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 Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet - Environmental Protection) · record dated 2025-06-18
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated June 18, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
Something wrong or out of date? Report a correction.