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Bartholomew County Landfill

811 E 450 S, Columbus, IN, 47201

Who
Residents only

Bartholomew County residents and businesses only; no out-of-county trash accepted. Loose loads must be tarped or a surcharge applies. Backside closes at 1 pm Saturday; no trailers over 4 ft on the Small Load Pad.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowBackside of landfill closes at 1:00 pm. Holiday closings posted on the district site.
Cost
Cost: call to confirm
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Verified Nov 5, 2026 · Official source ↗

What it takes

“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.

Mattress

Call to confirm

Couch / furniture

Call to confirm

Tire

Extra fee

Whole tires banned from landfill disposal but taken for a fee: $3 car/light truck no rim, $5 with rim; larger tires $14-$50.

Item price: call to confirm

Appliance

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Fridge or freezer

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Electronics

Extra fee

$20 fee for TVs and computer monitors (recycling); other e-waste banned from the landfill face.

Item price: call to confirm

Paint

Call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Yard waste

Not accepted

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Call to confirm

Concrete

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Scrap metal

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Household trash

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Recycling

Call to confirm

Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum chargeCall to confirm
Per ton$39.00
Pickup loadCall to confirm
Car loadCall to confirm
loads under 200 lbsOne load per day free
refrigerator/CFC appliance$20 each
TV or computer monitor$20 each (recycling)
car/light truck tire, no rim$3 each ($5 with rim)

$39.00 per ton for loads over 200 lbs; $40.00 per ton starting January 2027. Quartered tires $47.50 per ton.

Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026

Access rules

Bartholomew County residents and businesses only; no out-of-county trash accepted. Loose loads must be tarped or a surcharge applies. Backside closes at 1 pm Saturday; no trailers over 4 ft on the Small Load Pad.

ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm

Posted hours

DayHours
Mon-Fri7:30 am–4:30 pm
Sat7:30 am–4:00 pm

Backside of landfill closes at 1:00 pm. Holiday closings posted on the district site.

Local time: America/Indiana/Indianapolis

What’s not accepted

  • Liquids
  • PCBs
  • Oil
  • Oil-based paints
  • Hazardous waste
  • Yard waste and tree trimmings
  • Closed-top drums
  • Hot burn barrels
  • Batteries
  • Solar panels

Free options

One load under 200 lbs per day free for county residents.

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Sources

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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