Primary drop-off for Owensboro solid waste. Trailers must be tarped the whole way; a $20 no-tarp fee applies. Contaminated soil, asbestos and industrial waste must go to the West Daviess County Landfill.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Appliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Electronics
AcceptedElectronic waste drop-off in partnership with the Opportunity Center.
Normal load fee applies
Paint
LimitedLiquid paint $2.00 per gallon.
Item price: call to confirm
Household hazardous waste
Not acceptedYard waste
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Brush and branches
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Construction debris
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Concrete
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Scrap metal
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Household trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $8.00 |
| Per ton | $37.00 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| car tire off rim | $3.00 each ($5.00 on rim) |
| appliance freon removal | $20.00 per compressor |
| liquid paint | $2.00 per gallon |
| no-tarp fee | $20.00 |
In-county solid waste $37/ton, out-of-county $47/ton; C&D $40/$50 per ton; yard waste chips $28.50/ton, whole limbs $33.50/ton. Minimum charge $8.00. A Kentucky environmental remediation fee (minimum $1.75) is added.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2024
Access rules
Primary drop-off for Owensboro solid waste. Trailers must be tarped the whole way; a $20 no-tarp fee applies. Contaminated soil, asbestos and industrial waste must go to the West Daviess County Landfill.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 6:00 am–3:30 pm |
| Sat | 7:00 am–12:00 pm |
Call ahead for holiday hours and last-load times.
Local time: America/ChicagoWhat’s not accepted
- Contaminated soil
- Asbestos
- Industrial waste
Free options
Lead acid batteries, used motor oil, aluminum cans, aluminum and tin are accepted free if separated.
More in Daviess County
East Daviess County Transfer Station ↗
$10.00 minimumOpen to the public · Philpot
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowWest Daviess County Landfill ↗
$7.00 minimumOpen to the public · Owensboro
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Grimes Avenue Transfer Station Rates ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Grimes Avenue Transfer Station & Convenience Center ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026