LandfillVerified October 2026
Cottonwood Hills RDF Compost Facility
You will find Cottonwood Hills RDF Compost Facility in Marissa, IL. It is a landfill in St. Clair County. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, construction debris and yard waste & brush. St. Clair County has 7 sites in our directory, including this one. In 2022 it accepted roughly 350,443 tons, according to EPA data.
| Address | 10400 Hillstown Rd, Marissa, IL 62257 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | St. Clair County, IL |
| Phone | (618) 295-2809 |
| Website | wmsolutions.com |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 5:30 am to 3 pm Closed Saturday and Sunday and on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Customers paying by credit card or unloading by hand cannot enter after 2:00 p.m. |
| Fees | No fee schedule on file yet; see our dump fees page for typical published rates. |
| Who can use it | Open to non-residents |
| Access | Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush |
| Not accepted | hazardous waste, tires, appliances, liquid paint |
| Payment | credit card, debit card |
| Operator | WM (privately owned) |
| Opened | 2000 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: wmsolutions.com, co.st-clair.il.us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in St. Clair County
- St. Clair County's two landfills (Milam and Cottonwood Hills) each have a public drop-off area for residents bringing large items; fees apply. Illinois landfills do not accept tires, white goods such as water heaters and refrigerators, household hazardous waste or liquid paint. Source
Before you go
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Call to ask about minimum charges for a single car or pickup load.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other landfills nearby
- Perry Ridge Landfill, Inc. Landfill
- Perry Ridge Landfill INC LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brush
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Thu, Fri: 8:30 am to 5:20 pm … Hazardous waste, first 50 lb: Free
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
More in St. Clair County
All 7 drop-off sites in St. Clair County · Electronics · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Illinois
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cottonwood Hills RDF Compost Facility?
10400 Hillstown Rd, Marissa, IL 62257. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Cottonwood Hills RDF Compost Facility?
Cottonwood Hills RDF Compost Facility is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris and yard waste & brush. Not accepted: hazardous waste, tires, appliances and liquid paint.
Can non-residents use Cottonwood Hills RDF Compost Facility?
Yes, according to the operator it is not limited to residents.
When is Cottonwood Hills RDF Compost Facility open?
Mon-Fri: 5:30 am to 3 pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday and on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Customers paying by credit card or unloading by hand cannot enter after 2:00 p.m..
What other landfills are near Cottonwood Hills RDF Compost Facility?
Perry Ridge Landfill, Inc. in Du Quoin (31 mi), Perry Ridge Landfill INC in Du Quoin (31 mi) and Milam Recycling and Disposal Facility & North Milam Landfill in East St. Louis (33 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Marissa?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is South HHW Facility, about 32 miles away.
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