Dumps NearbyLandfillEPA / OSM listing
Athens - Hocking Landfill
Athens - Hocking Landfill is a landfill in Nelsonville, OH, in Athens County. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items and construction debris. Athens County has 2 sites in our directory, including this one. In 2022 it accepted roughly 208,091 tons, according to EPA data.
| Address | 17970 Diamond Brick Rd, Nelsonville, OH 45764 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Athens County, OH |
| Phone | (740) 385-6019 |
| Hours | Not listed yet. The phone number above is the fastest way to check. |
| Fees | Rates are not published in our sources. Ask what they charge for a car or pickup load. |
| Access | Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris |
| Operator | Rumpke (privately owned) |
| Opened | 1983 |
Source: EPA landfill data (LMOP), EPA record dated August 2025. We have not verified it yet. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Before you go
- Check the hours by phone or on the operator website before you drive out.
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Confirm that they accept loads from the public before loading up.
Other landfills nearby
- Tunnel Hill Reclamation LLC Landfill
- Suburban South R&D Landfill
- Suburban Landfill INC Landfill
More in Athens County
All 2 drop-off sites in Athens County · Yard waste · Construction debris · Ohio
Frequently asked questions
Where is Athens - Hocking Landfill?
17970 Diamond Brick Rd, Nelsonville, OH 45764. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Athens - Hocking Landfill?
Athens - Hocking Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items and construction debris. Some materials may need a separate area or fee.
Is Athens - Hocking Landfill open to the public?
Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee.
What other landfills are near Athens - Hocking Landfill?
Tunnel Hill Reclamation LLC in New Lexington (20 mi), Republic Services Pine Grove Regional Facility in Lancaster (25 mi) and Rumpke Waste INC Beech Hollow Landfill in Wellston (25 mi).
Reviews
No ratings so far. Did they turn anything away? Others would like to know.