Transfer station
Covert Transfer Station
8.5 mi N · Covert, MI
Landfill
Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill
Watervliet, Berrien County, MI · All sites in Berrien County
Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Watervliet, Berrien County, Michigan, operated by Landfill Management Co.. The site also works as a transfer station, a HHW drop-off and a yard waste site. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1976, with closure projected for 2055.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes brush & limbs, household hazardous waste, household trash, scrap metal and yard waste. It is one of 5 disposal sites we list in Berrien County.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM – 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (269) 226-9200 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Household hazardous waste (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Scrap metal (accepted)
- Yard waste (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 | 2055 |
| Waste in place | 6,654,715 tons (2022) |
| Size | 102.3 acres |
| Owner | Landfill Management Co. |
| Operator | Landfill Management Co. |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill?
Monday – Friday 7 AM – 4:30 PM; Saturday 8 AM – 12 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (269) 226-9200 before hauling a load.
What does Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill accept?
Brush & limbs, household hazardous waste, household trash, scrap metal and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2055 for a landfill that opened in 1976 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- What You Can't Take to the Dump, and Where It Goes InsteadHazardous waste, tires, refrigerant appliances, batteries, electronics, paint, oil and asbestos: why dumps refuse them and where each one goes instead.
- 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.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Michigan Part 115 Solid Waste Active/Accepting Facilities) · record dated 2025-02-05
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated February 5, 2025. Hours, fees or contact details last added October 5, 2026. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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