Drop-off center
Douglass Township Recycling Center
4.1 mi NE · Gilbertsville, PA
LandfillListed as closed
Waste Mgmt Dspl Svc of Pa Pottstown Landfill
Pottstown, Montgomery County, PA · All sites in Montgomery County
Waste Mgmt Dspl Svc of Pa Pottstown Landfill is a landfill in Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, operated by Waste Management. Our sources list this facility as closed; it is kept here so people searching for it learn that before driving out.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 18 disposal sites we list in Montgomery County.
What it takes
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) | Closed |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1948 |
| Closed | 2005 |
| Waste in place | 10,586,848 tons (2005) |
| Size | 212 acres |
| Owner | Waste Management |
| Operator | Waste Management |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Location and nearby sites
40.27722, -75.66306
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Waste Mgmt Dspl Svc of Pa Pottstown Landfill: questions
What does Waste Mgmt Dspl Svc of Pa Pottstown Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Is Waste Mgmt Dspl Svc of Pa Pottstown Landfill closed?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists the landfill as closed in 2005 (data as of September 2024). Some closed landfills keep a transfer station or drop-off area open, so check before you go.
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 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection - Municipal Waste Operations - Landfill Facilities) · record dated 2025-05-08
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated May 8, 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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