HHW drop-off
Washington County SWMD
4.1 mi SE · Salem, IN
Landfill
Washington County Landfill
Salem, Washington County, IN · All sites in Washington County
Washington County Landfill is a landfill in Salem, Washington County, Indiana, operated by Washington County Commissioners. The site also works as a yard waste site. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1958, with closure projected for 2050.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes brush & limbs, household trash and yard waste. It is one of 3 disposal sites we list in Washington County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Household trash (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 | 1958 |
| Projected closure | 2050 |
| Waste in place | 534,000 tons (2008) |
| Size | 52 acres |
| Owner | Washington County Commissioners |
| Operator | Washington County Commissioners |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
This listing does not have opening hours, fees or residency rules yet. We only publish details we can trace to a source, so call the site before you load up. Send us the details if you run or use this facility.
Location and nearby sites
38.65817, -86.13540
- Tire recycler
Old Republic Recycling
5.5 mi SW · Salem, IN
- Landfill
Medora Sanitary Landfill
15 mi N · Medora, IN
- HHW drop-off
Jackson County SWMD
16 mi N · Brownstown, IN
- HHW drop-off
Orange County SWMD
19 mi W · Paoli, IN
- Transfer station
Scottsburg Transfer Station
20 mi E · Scottsburg, IN
- Yard waste site
Koetter & Smith INC
21 mi SE · Borden, IN
- Transfer station
Orange County Transfer Station
21 mi W · Paoli, IN
Washington County Landfill: questions
What does Washington County Landfill accept?
Brush & limbs, household trash and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Washington County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2050 for a landfill that opened in 1958 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Indiana Department of Environmental Management - Authorized Operating Solid Waste Facilities) · record dated 2024-12-18
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated December 18, 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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