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Nelson County Solid Waste Disposal Facility
Nelson County Solid Waste Disposal Facility is a landfill in Bardstown, KY, in Nelson County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items and construction debris. It is one of 3 drop-off sites we list in Nelson County. In 2022 it accepted roughly 71,434 tons, according to EPA data.
| Address | 1025 Airport Rd, Bardstown, KY 40004 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Nelson County, KY |
| Phone | (502) 348-1800 |
| Hours | Not listed yet. The phone number above is the fastest way to check. |
| 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 |
| Operator | Nelson County (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1976 |
Listed by the U.S. EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program and the EPA debris recovery dataset (June 2025). Not yet checked by us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Before you go
- Call ahead: we do not have confirmed hours for this site.
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other landfills nearby
- Hardin County Landfill Landfill
- Hardin County Contained Landfill Landfill
- Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Waste Management of KY LLC Landfill
- Benson Valley Landfill Landfill
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 9:30 am to 4 pm
- East District Public Works Recycling Center Recycling centerHours: Sun to Mon closed …Yard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metal
More in Nelson County
All 3 drop-off sites in Nelson County · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nelson County Solid Waste Disposal Facility?
1025 Airport Rd, Bardstown, KY 40004. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Nelson County Solid Waste Disposal Facility?
Nelson County Solid Waste Disposal Facility is listed for household trash & bulky items and construction debris. This is from public data; the operator has the final word.
Is Nelson County Solid Waste Disposal Facility open to the public?
Public facility (residency rules may apply), as far as our sources show.
What other landfills are near Nelson County Solid Waste Disposal Facility?
Hardin County Landfill in Elizabethtown (11 mi), Hardin County Contained Landfill in Elizabethtown (13 mi) and Outer Loop Recycling & Disposal Aka Waste Management of KY in Louisville (23 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Bardstown?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Haz Bin, about 24 miles away.
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