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Washington County Landfill

2682 N Highland Rd, Salem, IN, 47167

Who
Residents only

Does not accept trash from outside Washington County; a $100 per ton fine applies to out-of-county trash. All loads are inspected.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowClosed Sundays and listed county holidays (New Year, MLK, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Thu/Fri, Christmas).
Cost
$20.00 minimum
Checked
Verified Nov 6, 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

Drop in the designated tire bin.

Item price: call to confirm

Appliance

Accepted

Drop off near the landfill entrance across from the recycling center. TVs, dishwashers and microwaves go into the landfill.

Normal load fee applies

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Call to confirm

Paint

Limited

Wet paint is not accepted; let it dry out first.

Item price: call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Concrete

Call to confirm

Scrap metal

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Household trash

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Recycling

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum charge$20.00
Per ton$25.60
Pickup loadCall to confirm
Car loadCall to confirm
tire 18 in or less$8.00 each
tire over 18 in, semi, dump truck$15.00 each
tractor/ag tire$50.00 each

$25.60 per ton for commercial haulers and residential demolition material; $20 minimum per load containing demolition material. Household trash rate for residents is not listed; call to confirm.

Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026

Access rules

Does not accept trash from outside Washington County; a $100 per ton fine applies to out-of-county trash. All loads are inspected.

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

Posted hours

DayHours
Mon-Fri7:00 am–3:30 pm
Sat (1st and 3rd of the month only)7:00 am–1:30 pm

Closed Sundays and listed county holidays (New Year, MLK, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Thu/Fri, Christmas).

Local time: America/Indiana/Indianapolis

What’s not accepted

  • Asbestos
  • Wet paint
  • Used motor oil
  • Out-of-county trash

Free options

Free drop-off options have not been confirmed. Ask about resident allowances and special collection days.

More in Washington County

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Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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