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West Daviess County Landfill

West Daviess County Landfill is a landfill in Owensboro, KY, in Daviess County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. It is listed for household trash & bulky items and scrap metal. It is one of 12 drop-off sites we list in Daviess County. In 2022 it accepted roughly 354,890 tons, according to EPA data.

Address	7772 KY 815, Owensboro, KY 42303 Directions
County	Daviess County, KY
Phone	(270) 229-4484
Hours	We have no confirmed hours on file; please phone ahead.
Fees	No price on record. Many sites bill per ton with a minimum fee per visit.
Access	Run by the county, city or a waste district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Scrap metal
Operator	Daviess County (publicly owned)
Opened	1972

Source: EPA landfill data (LMOP), EPA record dated June 2025. We have not verified it yet. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Before you go

Confirm the schedule: many drop-offs close on holidays and some weekdays.
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.
Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.

Other landfills nearby

Republic Services of KY LLC - Ohio County Landfill INC Landfill

100 Landfill Ln, Hartford · 26 mi · (563) 285-1404
Laubscher Meadows LF Landfill

2121 Wimberg Road, Evansville · 33 mi
Hopkins County Regional Landfill - Bituminous Resources INC Landfill

419 Claude Young Rd, Nortonville · 36 mi

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Warrick County SWMD Household Hazardous Waste Facility Hazardous waste drop-off

1111 Pelzer Road, Boonville · 23 mi · (812) 897-6155

Yard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
Vanderburgh County SWMD Household Hazardous Waste Facility Hazardous waste drop-off

1 NW Mlk Blvd, Evansville · 26 mi · (812) 436-7800

More in Daviess County

All 12 drop-off sites in Daviess County · Electronics · Yard waste · Scrap metal · Kentucky

Frequently asked questions

Where is West Daviess County Landfill?

7772 KY 815, Owensboro, KY 42303. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.

What can I drop off at West Daviess County Landfill?

West Daviess County Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items and scrap metal. This is from public data; the operator has the final word.

Is West Daviess County Landfill open to the public?

Run by the county, city or a waste district; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.

What other landfills are near West Daviess County Landfill?

Republic Services of KY LLC - Ohio County Landfill INC in Hartford (26 mi), Laubscher Meadows LF in Evansville (33 mi) and Hopkins County Regional Landfill - Bituminous Resources INC in Nortonville (36 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Owensboro?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Warrick County SWMD Household Hazardous Waste Facility, about 23 miles away.

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