Landfill
Upper Rock Island County Landfill
0.6 mi NW · East Moline, IL
Takes C&D debris
Yard Waste & Compost Site
Upper Rock Island County Landfill Compost Site #2
East Moline, Rock Island County, IL · All sites in Rock Island County
Upper Rock Island County Landfill Compost Site #2 is a yard waste & compost site in East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, operated by Republic Services. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1981, with closure projected for 2043.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes brush & limbs and yard waste. It is one of 3 disposal sites we list in Rock Island County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Yard waste (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 | 1981 |
| Projected closure | 2043 |
| Waste in place | 8,740,725 tons (2022) |
| Size | 68 acres |
| Owner | Republic Services |
| Operator | Republic Services |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
41.53637, -90.37616
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Upper Rock Island County Landfill Compost Site #2: questions
What does Upper Rock Island County Landfill Compost Site #2 accept?
Brush & limbs and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Upper Rock Island County Landfill Compost Site #2 expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2043 for a landfill that opened in 1981 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- How to Get Rid of Yard Waste, Brush and StumpsWhy some states ban yard waste from landfills, where leaves, brush and stumps go instead, bagging rules, and how compost sites and mulch giveaways work.
- 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.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool · record dated 2020-06-01
- 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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