COMPLETE COUNTY GUIDE — 2026

The Daviess County Landfill Guide

Every disposal site in the county, what each one actually handles, and how to figure out which one you need without driving to the wrong place first.

Daviess County actually runs a few different disposal facilities, not just one landfill, and they each handle different things. I get calls all the time from people who drove to the wrong one first, wasted a trip, and had to come back. This is the guide I wish existed the first time I needed it, so let me save you the same trouble.

Every Facility, Side by Side

FACILITYHANDLESHOURS
West Daviess County Landfill
7772 KY Hwy 815		General household & construction wasteMon–Fri 7am–4pm, Sat 7am–noon
Drop-Off Recycling Center
1401 W. 7th Street		Cardboard, paper, cans, plastic bottles24/7, attendant Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 7am–noon
Grimes Avenue Transfer Station
2129 Grimes Avenue		Closer option for east-side residentsCall ahead to confirm current hours

What It Costs to Haul It Yourself

The West Daviess County Landfill charges a tipping fee based on weight or load size for residents dropping off waste, and rates change, so call (270) 229-4484 before you go for current pricing. The Drop-Off Recycling Center is free for accepted recyclables. Report illegal dumping or unpermitted dump sites to the same Solid Waste Coordinator line.

When It’s Worth Skipping the Trip Altogether

Every facility on this list works fine for a truck-sized load during business hours. Where it stops making sense is when you’ve got more debris than fits in one trip, when the landfill’s hours don’t line up with your schedule, or when the job includes construction material that needs extra handling. That’s usually when a dumpster dropped at your driveway ends up cheaper than the gas and time spent making four separate runs to KY Hwy 815.

Common Questions

Which Daviess County facility should I use for a home cleanout?
The West Daviess County Landfill on KY Hwy 815 handles most general household waste. Sort out anything recyclable for the Drop-Off Recycling Center first, it’s free and saves you paying disposal weight on cardboard and cans.
Is the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station the same as the landfill?
No, it’s a separate, closer drop-off point for east-side residents. Call ahead to confirm current hours and what it accepts before making the trip.
What happens if I show up with something a facility doesn’t take?
You’ll likely be turned away and have to find the right facility or disposal method elsewhere. Calling ahead at (270) 229-4484 before you load the truck saves the wasted trip.
Do these facilities serve Henderson County too?
These specific sites are Daviess County facilities. Henderson County residents typically use their own county’s disposal system, though a dumpster rental serves both areas the same way.

Skip the Repeat Trips

Call and we’ll get you a straight price on a dumpster dropped right at your property.

Call (270) 414-8020