Drop-off center
Parkersburg Recycling Center
4.3 mi NW · Parkersburg, WV
Landfill
Northwestern Landfill
Parkersburg, Wood County, WV · All sites in Wood County
Northwestern Landfill is a landfill in Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, operated by Waste Management. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1975, with closure projected for 2071.
It takes household trash. It is one of 2 disposal sites we list in Wood County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1975 |
| Projected closure | 2071 |
| Waste in place | 8,326,686 tons (2022) |
| Size | 68 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, residency rules or a phone number 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
39.24923, -81.49249
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Northwestern Landfill: questions
What does Northwestern Landfill accept?
Household trash. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Northwestern Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2071 for a landfill that opened in 1975 (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 Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated September 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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