Drop-off center
Alabama Cardboard & Recycling
4.0 mi W · Calera, AL
Landfill
Highway 70 Landfill
Columbiana, Shelby County, AL · All sites in Shelby County
Highway 70 Landfill is a landfill in Columbiana, Shelby County, Alabama, operated by Shelby County. The site also works as a C&D landfill. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1997, with closure projected for 2055.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes construction debris and household trash. It is one of 2 disposal sites we list in Shelby County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Construction debris (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 | 1997 |
| Projected closure | 2055 |
| Waste in place | 4,011,710 tons (2022) |
| Size | 35.5 acres |
| Owner | Shelby County |
| Operator | Shelby County |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Highway 70 Landfill: questions
What does Highway 70 Landfill accept?
Construction debris and household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Highway 70 Landfill take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris.
When is Highway 70 Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2055 for a landfill that opened in 1997 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- 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.
- How to Get Rid of Construction Debris Without OverpayingLandfill, C&D landfill, transfer station, recycler or dumpster: how each works for remodel and demo debris, how sorting cuts cost, and what to ask first.
- 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.
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)) · record dated 2020-07-31
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated September 2024. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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