C&D landfill
Jerry Wooldridge Landfill
11 mi N · Coxs Creek, KY
Takes C&D debris
Landfill
Nelson County SWDF
Bardstown, Nelson County, KY · All sites in Nelson County
Nelson County SWDF is a landfill in Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky, operated by Nelson County. The site also works as a C&D landfill. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1976, with closure projected for 2027.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes construction debris and household trash.
What it takes
Accepted
- Construction debris (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 | 1976 |
| Projected closure | 2027 |
| Waste in place | 1,973,861 tons (2022) |
| Size | 49 acres |
| Owner | Nelson County |
| Operator | Nelson County |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Nelson County SWDF: questions
What does Nelson County SWDF accept?
Construction debris and household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Nelson County SWDF take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris.
When is Nelson County SWDF expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2027 for a landfill that opened in 1976 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- 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.
- How to Get Rid of Construction Debris Without OverpayingLandfill, C&D landfill, transfer station, recycler or dumpster: how each works for remodel and demo debris, how sorting cuts cost, and what to ask first.
- 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.
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.
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