LandfillVerified October 2026
Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility 
Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility  is a landfill in Bend, OR, in Deschutes 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, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 15 drop-off sites we list in Deschutes County. In 2022 it accepted roughly 223,962 tons, according to EPA data.
| Address | 61050 SE 27th Street, Bend, OR 97702 Directions |
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| County | Deschutes County, OR |
| Phone | (541) 317-3163 |
| Website | deschutescounty.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Sun: 7 am to 4:30 pm Public hours daily. |
| Fees |
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| Access | Run by the county, city or a waste district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses |
| Not accepted | hazardous waste, liquids, automobiles, mobile homes, explosives, firearms, heavy truck tires, equipment tires |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Payment | cash, check, card |
| Operator | Deschutes County (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1972 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: deschutescounty.gov, deschutescounty.gov, deschutescounty.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Deschutes County
- Deschutes County residents can use all five county disposal sites. Loads must be covered and secured with tarps, nets or straps; unsecured loads can be fined under County ordinance 13.36.040, and a $10.00 rebate applies to properly secured loads. Source
- Picking or salvaging is not allowed at the landfill or transfer stations. Hazardous materials, liquids, automobiles, mobile homes, explosives, blasting caps and firearms are not accepted. Source
Before you go
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Other landfills nearby
- Crook County Landfill LandfillHours: Mon to Sat 8 am to 4 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Fri-Sat: 9 am to 3 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Crook County Oregon Household Hazardous Waste Facility Hazardous waste drop-offConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
More in Deschutes County
All 15 drop-off sites in Deschutes County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Oregon
Frequently asked questions
Where is Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility ?
61050 SE 27th Street, Bend, OR 97702. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility ?
Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility  is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: hazardous waste, liquids, automobiles, mobile homes, explosives and firearms.
Is Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility  open to the public?
Run by the county, city or a waste district, as far as our sources show.
How much does it cost to dump at Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility ?
Household garbage or construction debris: $28.00 for 0-400 lbs, plus $9.00 per additional 200 lbs; Yard debris, wood waste or sod: $6.00 per cubic yard; Passenger, pickup or light truck tire: $4.00 each; Tire on a rim: $6.00 each. County Rates and Fees page; no effective date shown on the page. $10.00 rebate for properly secured loads.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility  open?
Mon-Sun: 7 am to 4:30 pm. Public hours daily..
What other landfills are near Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility ?
Crook County Landfill in Prineville (27 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Bend?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Deschutes County Transfer Station and Household Hazardous Waste Facility, about < 1 miles away.
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