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West Daviess County Landfill

7772 KY 815, Owensboro, KY, 42301

Who
Open to the public

Accepts residential solid waste. Serves Daviess County and a limited number of approved surrounding communities; out-of-county waste pays a higher rate. Hazardous, medical and unfilterable liquid waste are not accepted.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowPosted weekly schedule; holiday closures may differ.
Cost
$7.00 minimum
Checked
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

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Tire

Extra fee

Per-tire charges apply.

Item price: call to confirm

Appliance

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fridge or freezer

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Electronics

Call to confirm

Paint

Limited

Dried paint accepted; liquid paint carries a $2.00 per gallon charge.

Item price: call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Yard waste

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Concrete

Call to confirm

Scrap metal

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Household trash

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Recycling

Call to confirm

Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum charge$7.00
Per ton$30.00
Pickup loadCall to confirm
Car loadCall to confirm
car tire off rim$3.00 each ($5.00 on rim)
light truck tire off rim$3.00 each ($6.00 on rim)
appliance with freon$15 service fee for freon removal
liquid paint$2.00 per gallon
oil filter$1.00

In-county solid waste $30/ton, out-of-county $35/ton; C&D $23/ton in-county, $33 out-of-county; yard waste $23-25/ton. Minimum charge $7.00. A Kentucky environmental remediation fee (minimum $1.75) is added.

Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2024

Access rules

Accepts residential solid waste. Serves Daviess County and a limited number of approved surrounding communities; out-of-county waste pays a higher rate. Hazardous, medical and unfilterable liquid waste are not accepted.

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

Posted hours

DayHours
Mon-Fri7:00 am–4:00 pm
Sat7:00 am–12:00 pm

Call ahead for holiday hours and last-load times.

Local time: America/Chicago

What’s not accepted

  • Hazardous material
  • Medical waste
  • Liquids that fail a paint filter test
  • Radioactive material
  • Improperly contained asbestos

Free options

Lead acid batteries, used motor oil, aluminum cans, aluminum and tin are accepted free if separated.

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Sources

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

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