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Landfill
Okeechobee Landfill
Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, FL · All sites in Okeechobee County
Okeechobee Landfill is a landfill in Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida, operated by Waste Management. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1981, with closure projected for 2078.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash.
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 | 1981 |
| Projected closure | 2078 |
| Waste in place | 37,538,675 tons (2022) |
| Size | 187.6 acres |
| Owner | Waste Management |
| Operator | Waste Management |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Okeechobee Landfill: questions
What does Okeechobee Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Okeechobee Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2078 for a landfill that opened in 1981 (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 Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Solid Waste Facility Inventory Report) · 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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