Transfer station
Soild Waste Trasfer Station
4.6 mi N · Terrace Heights, WA
Landfill
Terrace Heights Landfill
Yakima, Yakima County, WA · All sites in Yakima County
Terrace Heights Landfill is a landfill in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, operated by City of Yakima. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1974, with closure projected for 2030.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 9 disposal sites we list in Yakima 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 |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1974 |
| Projected closure | 2030 |
| Waste in place | 7,150,339 tons (2022) |
| Size | 98 acres |
| Owner | Yakima County |
| Operator | Yakima County |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
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Location and nearby sites
46.60602, -120.40737
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Terrace Heights Landfill: questions
What does Terrace Heights 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 Terrace Heights Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2030 for a landfill that opened in 1974 (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 State of Washington Department of Ecology) · record dated 2025-04-15
- OpenStreetMap way/606106245 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated April 15, 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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