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Pennsauken Landfill
Pennsauken Landfill is a landfill in Camden, NJ, in Burlington County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items and construction debris. We list 29 other drop-off sites in Burlington County. It handled about 91,233 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).
| Address | River Road & Rte 73, Camden, NJ 08105 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Burlington County, NJ |
| Hours | Hours unknown to us so far. Check with the operator first. |
| Fees | We found no official prices. Some sites post them only at the scale house. |
| Access | Run by the county, city or a waste district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris |
| Operator | Pollution Control Financing Authority of Camden County (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1970 |
Listed by the U.S. EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program and the EPA debris recovery dataset (February 2022). Not yet checked by us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Burlington County
- Residents hauling their own household waste in a passenger vehicle do not need a decal. Commercial plates and trucks of 8,000 lbs or more need NJDEP decals/registration, and renting U-Haul, Home Depot, Lowe's, Ryder or similar vehicles to deliver solid waste is not allowed. Everyone checks in at the scalehouse first. Source
- Burlington County residents are accepted free at the county Household Hazardous Waste Facility with proof of county residency; no appointment needed. Source
- Tire limit at the county complex is four per customer. Source
Before you go
- Gates at smaller sites often close early or on certain weekdays; call first.
- Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other landfills nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 5 pm … Household waste: $102.30 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronics
- Tullytown Resource Recovery Facility Landfill
- Fairless Landfill Landfill
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 3:30 pm Waste type ID 13 (per ton): $75.00 per ton, $19.00 minimumHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Mascaro & Sons Transf Station Landfill
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Burlington County
All 30 drop-off sites in Burlington County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · New Jersey
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pennsauken Landfill?
River Road & Rte 73, Camden, NJ 08105. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Pennsauken Landfill?
Pennsauken Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items and construction debris. Large or unusual items are best checked by phone.
Is Pennsauken 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 Pennsauken Landfill?
Burlington County Solid Waste Complex in Florence (16 mi), Tullytown Resource Recovery Facility in Tullytown (16 mi) and Fairless Landfill in Fairless Hills (19 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Camden?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Philadelphia Sanitation Convenience Center - 3901 N Delaware Ave, about 3 miles away.
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