LandfillVerified October 2026

Elkhart County Landfill

Elkhart County Landfill is a landfill in Elkhart County, IN, listed under Elkhart. 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, yard waste & brush and household hazardous waste. It is one of 15 drop-off sites we list in Elkhart County. In 2022 it accepted roughly 294,607 tons, according to EPA data.

Address	59530 Cr 7 S, Elkhart, IN 46517 Directions
County	Elkhart County, IN
Phone	(574) 522-2581
Website	elkhartcountylandfill.com
Hours	First Saturday of each month: 8 am to 3 pm Entrance is off County Road 7.
Fees	No fee schedule on file yet; see our dump fees page for typical published rates.
Who can use it	Residents only. Proof: Household waste from Elkhart County residents
Access	Public drop-off run by a city, county or district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, paint, motor oil, batteries
Not accepted	tires, electronics, microwaves, refrigerators, latex paint, alkaline batteries
Operator	Elkhart County (publicly owned)
Opened	1974

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: elkhartcountylandfill.com, goshen.in.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Elkhart County

All loads at the Elkhart County Landfill must be covered and tied down; uncovered loads are charged $20, then $30, then $40 for repeat offenses for non-commercial haulers, then denied entry. Source
Elkhart County residents can drop off up to 3 bags free on Wednesdays at the landfill. Source

Before you go

Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.

Other landfills nearby

Prairie View Recycling & Disposal Facility Landfill Verified

15505 Shively Rd, Wyatt · 13 mi · (574) 546-4475

Hours: Mon-Fri: 6 am to 4 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTires
Southeast Berrien County Landfill Landfill

1540 Mayflower Rd, Niles · 22 mi
Westside Recycling & Disposal Facility Landfill

14094 M 60, Three Rivers · 25 mi · (269) 279-5444
Hoosier Landfill 2 Landfill

Packerton & Cr 700 S, Warsaw · 26 mi
County Line Landfill Landfill

7922 N US Hwy 31, Argos · 34 mi · (574) 892-6483

Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Elkhart County Solid Waste Hazardous waste drop-off

500 N Nappanee St Suite 10b, Elkhart · 4.2 mi · (574) 293-2269
Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Center Compost & yard waste site Verified

1105 E 5th Street, Mishawaka · 9.6 mi · (574) 235-9971

Hours: Tue-Sat: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm

Yard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires

More in Elkhart County

All 15 drop-off sites in Elkhart County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Indiana

Frequently asked questions

Where is Elkhart County Landfill?

59530 Cr 7 S, Elkhart, IN 46517. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.

What can I drop off at Elkhart County Landfill?

Elkhart County Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush and household hazardous waste. Not accepted: tires, electronics, microwaves, refrigerators, latex paint and alkaline batteries.

Can non-residents use Elkhart County Landfill?

No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Household waste from Elkhart County residents.

When is Elkhart County Landfill open?

First Saturday of each month: 8 am to 3 pm. Entrance is off County Road 7..

What other landfills are near Elkhart County Landfill?

Prairie View Recycling & Disposal Facility in Wyatt (13 mi), Southeast Berrien County Landfill in Niles (22 mi) and Westside Recycling & Disposal Facility in Three Rivers (25 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Elkhart?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Elkhart County Solid Waste, about 4.2 miles away.

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