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Superior Landfill
3.2 mi SW · Savannah, GA
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Dean Forest Landfill
Savannah, Chatham County, GA · All sites in Chatham County
Dean Forest Landfill is a landfill in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, operated by City of Savannah. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1984, with closure projected for 2056.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 14 disposal sites we list in Chatham County.
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 | 1984 |
| Projected closure | 2056 |
| Waste in place | 4,540,404 tons (2022) |
| Size | 101 acres |
| Owner | City of Savannah |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
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More in Chatham County
- Atlantic Wood Waste Transfer FacilityTransfer Station · Wentworth
- Chatham Co-Chatham Co Transfer Station (Savannah Reginal Industrisal Landfill)Transfer Station · Wentworth
- Curbie SanitationTransfer Station · Montgomery
- East Coast Terminal CompanyTransfer Station · Savannah
- Wilmington Island Drop-Off CenterDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Savannah
Dean Forest Landfill: questions
What does Dean Forest Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Dean Forest Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2056 for a landfill that opened in 1984 (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 Georgia Environmental Protection Division) · record dated 2024-12-01
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated December 1, 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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