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Landfill
Waste Management Salem Waste Disposal Center
Opelika, Lee County, AL · All sites in Lee County
Waste Management Salem Waste Disposal Center is a landfill in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama, operated by Salem Waste Disposal Center, Inc.. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1985, with closure projected for 2074.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 2 disposal sites we list in Lee County.
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM – 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (866) 909-4458 to confirm.
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 |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1985 |
| Projected closure | 2074 |
| Waste in place | 13,460,974 tons (2022) |
| Size | 107 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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Waste Management Salem Waste Disposal Center: questions
What are the hours at Waste Management Salem Waste Disposal Center?
Monday – Friday 5 AM – 4:30 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (866) 909-4458 before hauling a load.
What does Waste Management Salem Waste Disposal Center accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Waste Management Salem Waste Disposal Center expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2074 for a landfill that opened in 1985 (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 Alabama Department of Environmental Management Land Division (2024 Landfills))
- OpenStreetMap way/328028519 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated September 2024. 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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