Landfill
Spartanburg County Landfill
0.4 mi N · Wellford, SC
Landfill
Wellford Landfill
Wellford, Spartanburg County, SC · All sites in Spartanburg County
Wellford Landfill is a landfill in Wellford, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, operated by Spartanburg County Public Works Department. The site also works as a C&D landfill, a transfer station and a yard waste site. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1977, with closure projected for 2041.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes brush & limbs, construction debris, household trash and yard waste. It is one of 43 disposal sites we list in Spartanburg County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Construction debris (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 | 1977 |
| Projected closure | 2041 |
| Waste in place | 4,224,180 tons (2022) |
| Size | 127.5 acres |
| Owner | Spartanburg County Public Works Department |
| Operator | Spartanburg County Public Works Department |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
34.99008, -82.13789
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- Capps Brothers Wood Yard CdrTransfer Station · Landrum
- City of Spartanburg (Hwy 295) Type 1 Composting FacilityTransfer Station · Roebuck
- City of Spartanburg Class 3 Transfer StationTransfer Station · Spartanburg
- Cliffdale Road Class 1 LandfillTransfer Station · Spartanburg
- Concrete Recycling CdrTransfer Station · Spartanburg
- Cooley Springs Recycling CenterDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Chesnee
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- Demtek CdrTransfer Station · Spartanburg
- Dexter Rd. Recycling CenterDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Spartanburg
- Enoree Recycling CenterDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Enoree
- Fairforest Type 1 Composting FacilityYard Waste & Compost Site · Spartanburg
- Hanson Aggregates Southeast CdrTransfer Station · Greer
- Harrison Type 1 Composting FacilityTransfer Station · Duncan
- Henson's Mulch and More Type 1 Composting FacilityTransfer Station · Spartanburg
- Jeff B Thoms Class 1 LandfillTransfer Station · Spartanburg
- KohlerConstruction & Demolition Landfill · Spartanburg
Wellford Landfill: questions
What does Wellford Landfill accept?
Brush & limbs, construction debris, household trash and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Wellford Landfill take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris.
When is Wellford Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2041 for a landfill that opened in 1977 (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.
- 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.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) - Permitted Solid Waste Management Facilities) · record dated 2022-03-14
- 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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