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Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority
0.3 mi W · Lafayette, NJ
Landfill
Sussex Cnty Mun. Util. Auth. Landfill
Lafayette Twp, Sussex County, NJ · All sites in Sussex County
Sussex Cnty Mun. Util. Auth. Landfill is a landfill in Lafayette Twp, Sussex County, New Jersey, operated by Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority. The site also works as a C&D landfill. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1970, with closure projected for 2030.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes construction debris and household trash. It is one of 8 disposal sites we list in Sussex County.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM – 2 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM – 2 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM – 2 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM – 2 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM – 2 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM – 2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (973) 579-6998 to confirm.
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 | 1970 |
| Projected closure | 2030 |
| Waste in place | 1,934,255 tons (2011) |
| Size | 45 acres |
| Owner | Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority |
| Operator | Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Hauling construction debris in New Jersey? Compare every site that takes it on the New Jersey construction debris list.
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Location and nearby sites
41.09601, -74.67510
- Transfer station
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Takes C&D debris
- Drop-off center
Newton Recycling Center
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- Yard waste site
Rer Supply Llc-Wantage
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- C&D recycler
Weldon Asphalt Company-Lake Hopatcong
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Takes C&D debris
- C&D recycler
Jefferson Recycling LLC
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Takes C&D debris
- Drop-off center
Hopatcong Recycling Center
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- Drop-off center
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Sussex Cnty Mun. Util. Auth. Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Sussex Cnty Mun. Util. Auth. Landfill?
Monday – Saturday 7 AM – 2 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (973) 579-6998 before hauling a load.
What does Sussex Cnty Mun. Util. Auth. 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 Sussex Cnty Mun. Util. Auth. Landfill take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris.
When is Sussex Cnty Mun. Util. Auth. Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2030 for a landfill that opened in 1970 (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 New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of GIS, Solid and Hazardous Waste Facilities in New Jersey) · record dated 2022-02-17
- 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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