FREE DISPOSAL GUIDE — OWENSBORO, KY

Owensboro City Dump: Hours, Location & What They Accept

A straight answer, from someone who hauls to this landfill regularly: where it is, when it’s open, and whether it’s actually the right call for your project.

QUICK ANSWER

The Owensboro area’s main public landfill is the West Daviess County Landfill, 7772 KY Hwy 815, Owensboro, KY 42301. It’s open Monday through Friday, 7am to 4pm, and Saturday, 7am to noon. Closed Sunday. Call ahead at (270) 229-4484 for current tipping rates before you load up the truck.

I get this question more than almost any other, usually from someone who typed “owensboro dump” into Google at 6am on a Saturday trying to figure out if they can beat the clock before their weekend project runs long. So here’s the real breakdown, the same one I’d give you on the phone.

Most people who say “the Owensboro city dump” actually mean the county landfill out on KY 815, not something run by the city itself. Daviess County handles solid waste disposal for the whole area, Owensboro included, and there are a few different facilities depending on what you’re hauling.

Where to Take It: Every Public Disposal Site

LANDFILL
West Daviess County Landfill
7772 KY Hwy 815, Owensboro, KY 42301
Mon–Fri: 7am–4pm
Sat: 7am–noon, Closed Sunday
(270) 229-4484
RECYCLING
1401 W. 7th Street, Owensboro
Open 24/7
Attendant on site Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7am–noon
TRANSFER STATION
Grimes Avenue Transfer Station
2129 Grimes Avenue, Owensboro
A smaller, closer option for residents on the east side — call ahead to confirm current hours before you drive over.

What Gets Accepted (and What Doesn’t)

Generally Accepted
  • Household trash and general debris
  • Furniture, mattresses, and appliances
  • Construction debris (drywall, lumber, roofing)
  • Yard waste and branches
Not Accepted / Special Handling
  • Paint, solvents, and household chemicals
  • Tires, batteries, and propane tanks
  • Electronics (usually need separate recycling)
  • Asbestos, medical waste, and contaminated soil

Rules change, and the landfill has the final say on any load. If you’ve got something unusual, calling (270) 229-4484 before you drive out saves you a wasted trip.

When the Landfill Makes Sense, and When It Doesn’t

If you’ve got a truck, a couple hours during business hours, and a load small enough for one trip, hauling it yourself to the landfill is genuinely the cheaper move. I’ll tell you that straight even though it means you might not call me.

Where it stops making sense is when you’ve got more than a truck bed’s worth, when the landfill’s hours don’t line up with your schedule, when the load includes construction debris that needs extra paperwork, or when you just don’t want to make five trips back and forth across town. That’s when a dumpster dropped at your driveway saves you the whole headache.

Common Questions About the Owensboro Dump

Is there a fee to use the Owensboro city dump?
Yes, the county landfill charges a tipping fee based on weight or load size for residents dropping off waste. Rates change, so call (270) 229-4484 before you go for the current pricing.
What’s the difference between the landfill and the recycling center?
The West Daviess County Landfill takes general household and construction waste. The Drop-Off Recycling Center at 1401 W. 7th Street is for recyclable materials only, and it’s open 24/7, though an attendant is only on-site certain days to help sort loads.
Can I drop off construction debris at the Owensboro landfill?
Generally yes, but larger construction loads sometimes need advance notice or extra documentation. If you’re clearing out a whole remodel’s worth of material, it’s worth calling ahead, or just renting a dumpster so you’re not making repeat trips.
Is the Owensboro dump open on Sundays?
No, the West Daviess County Landfill is closed Sundays. It’s open Monday through Friday from 7am to 4pm, and Saturday from 7am to noon.
What if I have more junk than fits in my truck?
That’s the most common reason people end up calling me instead of hauling it themselves. A 10 or 20 yard dumpster dropped at your driveway handles a full cleanout in one trip, no repeated loading and unloading required.

More Than a Truckload? Skip the Repeat Trips.

Call or text and I’ll tell you honestly whether a dumpster makes sense for your project, and get you a straight price if it does.

Call (270) 414-8020