Landfill & Recycling Center

About the Landfill

The purpose of the landfill is to operate in the most cost-effective manner possible for optimum protection of public health and environment. Landfill personnel operate and maintain the solid waste disposal facility. Operations include disposal of solid waste, white goods, and tires; recycling and composting of yard waste; and maintenance and construction on three closed landfills. NOTE: All vehicles with uncovered loose materials other than secured brush shall be charged $50.

About the Recycling Center

The purpose of the center is to help reduce the volume of waste that otherwise would be sent to a landfill by providing a drop-off site. The recycling center accepts: 

  • Newspaper: Newspaper must be dry and unbundled. Please separate from mixed paper and magazines.
  • Magazines: Includes slick coated and ad inserts. Please keep separate from newspaper and other paper products.
  • Mixed Paper: Copy paper and junk mail. Please keep separate from newspaper and magazines.
  • Paper Shredding: Free of metal or any binder clips. Staff will greet you and provide instructions on where to unload paper for shredding.
  • Corrugated Cardboard: Free of wax coating. Please pull into left lane and unload.
  • Glass: Includes all color of glass. Rinsed, lid-free food and drink containers. Labels are okay.
  • Plastics (PET #1 and HDPE #2): Recycle number is located on bottom of container. If no number is listed, we are unable to accept the item. Only containers with screw-on lids accepted. Labels are okay. Rinse clean and dispose of lids.
  • Tin/Aluminum: Rinsed, lid-free food and drink containers.
  • Motor Oil or Antifreeze: Limit of 26 gallons of each per year. Cooking oil is not accepted.
  • We are not able to accept Styrofoam or plastic bags at this time.

To volunteer for the recycling program, call the recycling center at 232-4401.