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Upper Rock Island County Landfill

Upper Rock Island County Landfill is a landfill in Grundy County, IL, listed under Newark. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. It is listed for household trash & bulky items and construction debris. Grundy County has 9 sites in our directory, including this one.

Address	17201 20th Ave N, Newark, IL 61244 Directions
County	Grundy County, IL
Phone	(309) 496-2396
Hours	We have no confirmed hours on file; please phone ahead.
Fees	We have no rate sheet for this site. Expect a charge by weight, by load or a flat minimum.
Access	Public facility (residency rules may apply)
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris

Source: EPA facility record, last updated July 2025. We have not checked it ourselves yet. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Before you go

Check the hours by phone or on the operator website before you drive out.
Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.

Other landfills nearby

Quad Cities Landfill, Phase IV Landfill

13606 Knoxville Rd - a, Seneca · 4 mi
Eco Hill Landfill

137 Commercial Dr, Morris · 6.6 mi
Environtech Landfill Compost Facility Landfill

1800 N Ashley Road, Morris · 8.6 mi · (815) 942-1800

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brush
Knox County Landfill #3 Landfill

200 S Cherry St, Seneca · 11 mi
Lee County Landfill INC. Landfill

1214 S Bataan Rd, Shorewood · 16 mi

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Naperville HHW Collection Site Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville · 29 mi · (630) 420-6095

Hours: Sat-Sun: 9 am to 2 pm
Downers Grove Village Fleet Garage oil, coolant and battery drop-off Recycling center Verified

700 Curtiss St., Downers Grove · 37 mi

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 3:30 pm

More in Grundy County

All 9 drop-off sites in Grundy County · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Illinois

Frequently asked questions

Where is Upper Rock Island County Landfill?

17201 20th Ave N, Newark, IL 61244. The map link above starts navigation from your location.

What can I drop off at Upper Rock Island County Landfill?

Upper Rock Island County Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items and construction debris. Large or unusual items are best checked by phone.

Is Upper Rock Island County Landfill open to the public?

Public facility (residency rules may apply); we have not confirmed residency rules yet.

What other landfills are near Upper Rock Island County Landfill?

Quad Cities Landfill, Phase IV in Seneca (4 mi), Eco Hill in Morris (6.6 mi) and Environtech Landfill Compost Facility in Morris (8.6 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Newark?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Naperville HHW Collection Site, about 29 miles away.

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