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Peters Mountain Landfill

Peters Mountain Landfill is a landfill in Alleghany County, VA, listed under Covington. 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. We list 1 other drop-off site in Alleghany County. EPA records show it took in about 12,851 tons of waste in 2017.

Address	Rte 600, Covington, VA 24426 Directions
County	Alleghany County, VA
Hours	No published schedule in our data. Ask by phone.
Fees	Not published. Charges at sites like this usually depend on weight and vehicle size.
Access	Public drop-off run by a city, county or district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items
Operator	Covington City (publicly owned)

Based on EPA LMOP and an EPA facility record from July 2025; not yet checked against the operator's site. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Before you go

Ask about the last entry time; scales often stop taking loads before closing.
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.
Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.

Other landfills nearby

Greenbrier County Landfill Landfill

Harper Road PO Box 1664, Lewisburg · 17 mi
Botetourt County Landfill Landfill

259 Landfill Road, Daleville · 21 mi
Smith Gap Regional Landfill Landfill

8484 Bradshaw Rd, Roanoke · 34 mi · (540) 857-5050
Pocahontas County Landfill Landfill

Route 28 about 5 miles from Route 39, Marlinton · 36 mi

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Tinker Creek Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

1020 Hollins Road NE, Roanoke · 35 mi · (540) 857-5050

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am to 5 pm …

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste

More in Alleghany County

All 2 drop-off sites in Alleghany County · Virginia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Peters Mountain Landfill?

Rte 600, Covington, VA 24426. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.

What can I drop off at Peters Mountain Landfill?

Peters Mountain Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items. Some materials may need a separate area or fee.

Is Peters Mountain Landfill open to the public?

Public drop-off run by a city, county or district; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.

What other landfills are near Peters Mountain Landfill?

Greenbrier County Landfill in Lewisburg (17 mi), Botetourt County Landfill in Daleville (21 mi) and Smith Gap Regional Landfill in Roanoke (34 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Covington?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Tinker Creek Transfer Station, about 35 miles away.

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