Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
Sussex County Mun. Util. Authority. Landfill
Sussex County Mun. Util. Authority. Landfill is a landfill in Sussex County, NJ, listed under Lafayette. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 7 drop-off sites we list in Sussex County. EPA records show it took in about 87,394 tons of waste in 2008.
| Address | 34 S Route 94, Lafayette, NJ 07848 Directions |
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| County | Sussex County, NJ |
| Phone | (973) 579-6998 |
| Website | scmua.org |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 7 am to 2 pm Closed Sunday. See the facility holiday schedule for closures. |
| Fees |
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| Access | Public facility (residency rules may apply) |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, batteries |
| Not accepted | whole cars, e-bike batteries, compact fluorescent bulbs, prescription drugs |
| Payment | cash, check, card |
| Operator | Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1970 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: scmua.org, scmua.org, scmua.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Sussex County
- 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
Before you go
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other landfills nearby
- Warren County Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Grand Central SLF Landfill
- Grand Ctl Sani Landfill Landfill
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- 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
- Netcong Recycling Depot Recycling centerHours: Wed 8 am to 12 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
More in Sussex County
All 7 drop-off sites in Sussex County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · New Jersey
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sussex County Mun. Util. Authority. Landfill?
34 S Route 94, Lafayette, NJ 07848.
What can I drop off at Sussex County Mun. Util. Authority. Landfill?
Sussex County Mun. Util. Authority. Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: whole cars, e-bike batteries, compact fluorescent bulbs and prescription drugs.
Is Sussex County Mun. Util. Authority. Landfill open to the public?
Public facility (residency rules may apply). Call if you are hauling for a business.
How much does it cost to dump at Sussex County Mun. Util. Authority. Landfill?
Bagged garbage: $0.15/lb; Bagged garbage scale minimum: $0.50; Household garbage over weight limit and bulky items: $125/ton ($0.0625/lb); Household debris (furniture, mattresses): $0.0625/lb. Prices from the SCMUA 2026 rate schedule. SCMUA has a FY2027 rate hearing on Nov 4, 2026, so call for current prices.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Sussex County Mun. Util. Authority. Landfill open?
Mon-Sat: 7 am to 2 pm. Closed Sunday. See the facility holiday schedule for closures..
What other landfills are near Sussex County Mun. Util. Authority. Landfill?
Warren County Landfill in Oxford (26 mi), Grand Central SLF in Pen Argyl (35 mi) and Grand Ctl Sani Landfill in Pen Argyl (35 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Lafayette?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority Household Hazardous Waste Facility, about < 1 miles away.
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