Closest sites
- Landfill
- C&D landfill
- Transfer station
- C&D recycling
- Hazardous waste
- Electronics
- Tires
- Scrap metal
- Yard waste
How to find the right place to dump it
Match the site to what you're throwing out
Household trash and furniture go to a landfill, transfer station or city convenience center. Remodel debris may need a C&D landfill. Paint, chemicals and batteries need a hazardous waste site.
Check who can use it
Many city sites are free or cheaper for residents with ID or proof of address, and some are commercial-only. The city pages add the official resident rules.
Call or check the official page, then go
Hours, fees and accepted materials change. Cover and secure your load: Dallas, for one, charges $40 extra for uncovered loads at McCommas Bluff.
Dump or dumpster: which is cheaper?
For a pickup load or two, hauling it yourself usually wins. Once a cleanout or remodel runs to several loads, a dumpster can cost less than your time, fuel and repeated gate fees.
Haul it yourself
Gate fee by weight, by load, or free for residents at some city sites
- You need a truck or trailer, a way to cover and secure the load, and time for each round trip
- Best for 1-2 pickup loads, yard waste, or single items like a mattress or appliance
- Resident-only sites usually ask for ID or proof of address
Rent a dumpster
One price delivery, haul-away and disposal together
- Dropped at your driveway; you load at your own pace, then it's hauled away
- Best for several pickup loads: a 15 yard holds about 4 pickup loads and a 20 yard about 6 (redbox+)
- Weight limits and extra-ton fees vary by company, so compare quotes
Pickup-load capacity: redbox+ Greensboro size guide. Dumpster prices are the ones local companies publish, collected on our city pages with a source link for each.
Dumps and official drop-off rules by city
These pages combine the EPA listings within 20 miles with the city or county's own published rules: hours, resident ID, limits and fees. The number is how many sites are within 20 miles.
- Richmond, VA22
- Henrico, VA18
- Chesterfield, VA18
- Hanover, VA15
- Fredericksburg, VA8
- Raleigh, NC38
- Durham, NC26
- Norfolk, VA19
- Virginia Beach, VA13
- Chesapeake, VA15
- Newport News, VA8
- Greensboro, NC30
- Charleston, SC40
- Charlotte, NC49
- Chattanooga, TN24
- Columbia, SC49
- Greenville, SC64
- Knoxville, TN41
- Louisville, KY59
- Winston-Salem, NC33
- Houston, TX191
- Dallas, TX81
- Fort Worth, TX50
- San Antonio, TX38
- Austin, TX24
- Phoenix, AZ86
- San Diego, CA31
- Seattle, WA79
- Portland, OR115
- Denver, CO42
- Nashville, TN30
- Minneapolis, MN158
- Columbus, OH55
- Atlanta, GA110
What to do with mattresses, appliances, tires, electronics and paint
- How to get rid of an old mattressWhere to take an old mattress: free state recycling programs (CA, CT, OR, RI), city drop-off fees like $5-$25,…
- How to dispose of a refrigerator or other applianceEPA guidance on getting rid of refrigerators, freezers, AC units and other appliances: utility bounty programs,…
- How to dispose of old tiresWhere to take old tires: retailer take-back, city drop-off limits (often 4-6 free), per-tire fees, and 1,400+…
- How to recycle electronics, TVs and computersWhere to recycle electronics, TVs and computers: EPA steps (wipe data, remove batteries), manufacturer and…
- How to dispose of paint, batteries and household chemicalsWhere to take paint, batteries, motor oil, pesticides and cleaners: EPA household hazardous waste rules,…
Landfills and transfer stations by state
Every state's sites, grouped by county, with a map. The number is all sites EPA lists in each state.
- Alabama173
- Alaska257
- Arizona330
- Arkansas191
- California1,290
- Colorado204
- Connecticut215
- Delaware18
- District of Columbia18
- Florida404
- Georgia700
- Guam1
- Hawaii104
- Idaho148
- Illinois371
- Indiana493
- Iowa156
- Kansas427
- Kentucky436
- Louisiana114
- Maine379
- Maryland173
- Massachusetts457
- Michigan660
- Minnesota628
- Mississippi209
- Missouri265
- Montana132
- Nebraska142
- Nevada93
- New Hampshire234
- New Jersey601
- New Mexico142
- New York797
- North Carolina396
- North Dakota191
- Ohio696
- Oklahoma176
- Oregon400
- Pennsylvania426
- Puerto Rico31
- Rhode Island55
- South Carolina558
- South Dakota183
- Tennessee373
- Texas994
- U.S. Virgin Islands1
- Utah184
- Vermont188
- Virginia199
- Washington347
- West Virginia30
- Wisconsin655
- Wyoming89
About this data
Facility data: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (DDRT) (downloaded October 28, 2026; EPA Data License) and EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) landfill data, which we use to drop landfills LMOP lists as closed. Each listing names the state or national source EPA compiled it from and that record's date where given. Search uses U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer centroids. Last checked October 28, 2026.
Download the list we publish: facilities.csv (17,134 rows). We leave out 2,507 EPA records listed only for categories outside this finder and 43 landfills LMOP reports as closed.
Rules and fees change, and not every site takes the public. Listings come from EPA and state agency records, not from the operators. Some sites accept only commercial haulers, residents, or certain materials, and hours change with holidays and weather. Call or check the operator's official page before you load the truck. Dumpster Price Map is independent and not affiliated with any facility or government agency. Spot an error? Tell us.
Dump and landfill FAQ
Where is the closest dump to me?
Type your ZIP code or city in the search box, or tap 'Use my location'. The finder lists the nearest landfills, transfer stations and drop-off sites by straight-line distance, with phone numbers and directions. Call or check the operator's page first: some sites take only residents or commercial haulers.
What's the difference between a landfill and a transfer station?
A landfill is where waste is buried for good. A transfer station is a drop-off point where waste is consolidated and trucked on to a landfill or processor. For a car or pickup load, a transfer station is often the closer option.
How much does it cost to go to the dump?
Each operator sets its own fees. Some cities let residents drop off household trash free: Dallas at McCommas Bluff Landfill and its transfer stations, and Richmond, Virginia at its convenience center and Southside transfer station, per their official pages. Others charge per trip or per ton: Seattle's transfer stations charge a $37 minimum for garbage, then $174 per ton (rates as of April 1, 2026). Our city pages quote the official rules with links.
Can I take construction debris, paint or tires to the dump?
Often, but not always. Construction and demolition (C&D) debris may need a C&D landfill or recycler. Paint, chemicals and batteries go to household hazardous waste (HHW) collection. Tires often have a limit or a fee. Use the type filter to find the right kind of site.
Is it cheaper to rent a dumpster or haul to the dump?
For one or two pickup loads, hauling it yourself is usually cheaper. For bigger cleanouts and remodels, a dumpster saves trips: redbox+ says a 15 yard holds about 4 pickup loads and a 20 yard about 6. Compare published dumpster prices on our city pages before you decide.
Where does this data come from?
From EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, which compiles state and national records of landfills, transfer stations and recyclers, checked against EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program list to drop closed landfills. We downloaded it on October 28, 2026. Each listing shows its original source.