LandfillVerified October 2026

Highway 70 Landfill

Highway 70 Landfill is a landfill in Columbiana, AL, in Shelby County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items and construction debris. We list 2 other drop-off sites in Shelby County. In 2022 it accepted roughly 222,153 tons, according to EPA data.

Address	401 Landfill Road, Columbiana, AL 35051 Directions
County	Shelby County, AL
Phone	(205) 669-4169
Website	shelbyal.com
Hours	Mon-Fri: 6:30 am to 4:30 pm Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Closed Sundays, New Year's Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Fees	MSW/C&D waste, in county $30.00/ton MSW/C&D waste, out of county $45.00/ton Pull-behind trailers (weighed), in county $30.00/ton Pull-behind trailers (weighed), out of county $45.00/ton Pickup truck (at or below cab height) $14.00 each Car, van or SUV $10.00 each Minimum charge for weighed cars, vans, SUVs and trailers $10.00 Mobile home $750.00 each Rates effective October 1, 2023; totals include the $1/ton ADEM fee.
Who can use it	Open to non-residents
Access	Public drop-off run by a city, county or district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris
Not accepted	hazardous waste, tires, automobile batteries, paint (unless solidified with sand or cat litter)
Operator	Shelby County (publicly owned)
Opened	1997

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: shelbyal.com. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Shelby County

The county landfill charges lower rates for in-county than out-of-county waste, and weighs trailers by the ton. Source

Before you go

Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.

Other landfills nearby

New Georgia Landfill Landfill

47th Avenue North, Birmingham · 29 mi · (205) 655-3391

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Eastern Area Landfill Landfill

2787 Alton Drive, Birmingham · 30 mi · (205) 655-3391

Hours: Mon to Fri 7 am to 3 pm, Sat 7 am to 12 pm, Sun closed
Star Ridge Landfill Landfill

3301 Acmar Rd, Moody · 32 mi · (205) 640-7000

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Big Sky Environmental LLC Solid Waste Facility Landfill

5100 Flat Top Road, Adamsville · 37 mi · (205) 743-0080

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Jefferson County Landfill No. 2 (Turkey Creek) Landfill

7101 Narrows Landfill Rd, Pinson · 37 mi

More in Shelby County

All 3 drop-off sites in Shelby County · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Alabama

Frequently asked questions

Where is Highway 70 Landfill?

401 Landfill Road, Columbiana, AL 35051. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.

What can I drop off at Highway 70 Landfill?

Highway 70 Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items and construction debris. Not accepted: hazardous waste, tires, automobile batteries and paint (unless solidified with sand or cat litter).

Can non-residents use Highway 70 Landfill?

Yes, according to the operator it is not limited to residents.

How much does it cost to dump at Highway 70 Landfill?

MSW/C&D waste, in county: $30.00/ton; MSW/C&D waste, out of county: $45.00/ton; Pull-behind trailers (weighed), in county: $30.00/ton; Pull-behind trailers (weighed), out of county: $45.00/ton. Rates effective October 1, 2023; totals include the $1/ton ADEM fee.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Highway 70 Landfill open?

Mon-Fri: 6:30 am to 4:30 pm; Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Closed Sundays, New Year's Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day..

What other landfills are near Highway 70 Landfill?

New Georgia Landfill in Birmingham (29 mi), Eastern Area Landfill in Birmingham (30 mi) and Star Ridge Landfill in Moody (32 mi).

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