Transfer station
Alleghany Transfer Station
7.3 mi E · Covington, VA
Landfill
Peters Mountain Landfill
Covington, Alleghany County, VA · All sites in Alleghany County
Peters Mountain Landfill is a landfill in Covington, Alleghany County, Virginia, operated by Covington City.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 2 disposal sites we list in Alleghany County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Projected closure | 2052 |
| Waste in place | 67,033 tons (2005) |
| Owner | Covington City |
| Operator | Covington City |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
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Location and nearby sites
37.77210, -80.07127
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Peters Mountain Landfill: questions
What does Peters Mountain Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Peters Mountain Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2052 (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 Virginia Department of Environmental Quality - Solid Waste Program Solid Waste Permits) · record dated 2025-07-29
- OpenStreetMap way/1242493628 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated July 29, 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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