Dumps NearbyDumps & landfills in Sussex County, NJ
Sussex County has 7 drop-off sites in our directory, among them 1 landfill, 2 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 2 hazardous waste drop-offs. The largest city in the county is Sparta. For 2 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (1)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (2)Household hazardous waste (1)Yard waste & compost (1)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (2)
County rules
- SCMUA accepts household hazardous waste only from Sussex County residents at its collection events, not from commercial vehicles, schools or towns. Up to 100 lbs or 10 gallons per visit is free; extra material is charged at $1.76/lb. Motor oil and antifreeze are recycled free (5-gallon limit per person) and latex paint is not accepted (dry it with kitty litter and put it in household trash). Source
- Household loads over the bagged-garbage weight limit and bulky items need a hangtag from the main scale house and are directed to the Residents' Convenience Area. Source
Upcoming collection days
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 07:00-14:00: Household hazardous waste collection day, SCMUA, 34 S Route 94, Lafayette, NJ 07848 Source
Landfills in Sussex County
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 2 pm Bagged garbage: $0.15/lbHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Sussex County
- George's Salvage County INC Recycling center
- Grinnell Recycling INC. Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Household hazardous waste in Sussex County
- Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority Household Hazardous Waste Facility Hazardous waste drop-off VerifiedUp to 100 lbs or 10 gallons per visit: FreeHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
Yard waste & compost in Sussex County
- Rer Supply LLC - Wantage Compost & yard waste site
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Sussex County
- Goldmine Enterprises LLC Scrap metal yard
- Raimo of Stanhope Scrap metal yard
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Sussex County?
Sussex County Mun. Util. Authority. Landfill (Lafayette) and Grinnell Recycling INC. (Sparta) take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Sussex County?
We list 1 active landfill in Sussex County: Sussex County Mun. Util. Authority. Landfill.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Sussex County?
Household hazardous waste goes to Sussex County Mun. Util. Authority. Landfill and Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
How much does the dump cost in Sussex County?
Sussex County Mun. Util. Authority. Landfill: bagged garbage $0.15/lb; Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority Household Hazardous Waste Facility: up to 100 lbs or 10 gallons per visit Free. Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Sussex County?
Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority Household Hazardous Waste Facility is for residents only. Proof needed: Sussex County residents only.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Sussex County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Sussex County below.
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