Drop-off center
Newton County Neighborhood Recycling Center-Stone Road
1.3 mi NE · Covington, GA
Landfill
Newton County Landfill
Covington, Newton County, GA · All sites in Newton County
Newton County Landfill is a landfill in Covington, Newton County, Georgia, operated by Newton County. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1987, with closure projected for 2067.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash and scrap metal. It is one of 11 disposal sites we list in Newton County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
- Scrap metal (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 | 1987 |
| Projected closure | 2067 |
| Waste in place | 2,043,978 tons (2022) |
| Size | 36.3 acres |
| Owner | Newton County |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
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Location and nearby sites
33.54810, -83.89170
- Drop-off center
Newton County Neighborhood Recycling Center-Flat Shoals
1.6 mi NE · Covington-Porterdale, GA
- Transfer station
Waste Services
2.6 mi N · Covington, GA
- Drop-off center
Newton County Neighborhood Recycling Center-Piper Road
2.7 mi E · Covington, GA
- Drop-off center
Newton County Neighborhood Recycling Center-Oak Hill Road
3.2 mi W · Covington, GA
- Transfer station
Harris Transfer Station, Inc.
4.7 mi N · Covington, GA
- Transfer station
Covington Mills Transfer Station
4.7 mi NE · Covington, GA
- Transfer station
Newton Co- Biotran Incorporated
4.9 mi N · Oxford, GA
More in Newton County
- Newton County Neighborhood Recycling Center-Adams CircleDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Mansfield
- Newton County Neighborhood Recycling Center-Stewart Volunteer Fire DepartmentDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Covington
Newton County Landfill: questions
What does Newton County Landfill accept?
Household trash and scrap metal, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Newton County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2067 for a landfill that opened in 1987 (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 Georgia Environmental Protection Division) · record dated 2024-12-01
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated December 1, 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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