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Modern Landfill
Modern Landfill is a landfill in Model City, NY, in Niagara County. It is privately operated. Private landfills generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris and scrap metal. It is one of 16 drop-off sites we list in Niagara County. EPA records show it took in about 1,001,478 tons of waste in 2022.
| Address | 1445 Pletcher Road, Model City, NY 14107 Directions |
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| County | Niagara County, NY |
| Phone | (716) 405-1214 |
| Website | moderncorporation.com |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 9 am to 3 pm Resident drop-off hours; closed on holidays. |
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| Access | Private operator; paying customers are generally welcome |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Scrap metal |
| Not accepted | electronics, tires, mattresses, paint, batteries, appliances with freon, liquids, hazardous waste, propane tanks, dirt, asbestos |
| Payment | card, check |
| Operator | Modern Disposal Services, Inc (privately owned) |
| Opened | 1983 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: moderncorporation.com, moderncorporation.com. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Niagara County
- Niagara County residents can drop off household hazardous waste at the county's registered collection events (registration opens about one month ahead at rethinkyourwaste.com/events), or use a county voucher for up to 50 pounds of household hazardous waste at no charge at a facility in Tonawanda. Source
Before you go
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Some private sites only serve contractors and haulers; check first.
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Other landfills nearby
- Allied Waste Niagara Falls Landfill Landfill
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Antifreeze, cleaners, flammable liquids, gasoline, pesticides, oils, corrosives: $2.00/lbHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
More in Niagara County
All 16 drop-off sites in Niagara County · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · New York
Frequently asked questions
Where is Modern Landfill?
1445 Pletcher Road, Model City, NY 14107. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Modern Landfill?
Modern Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris and scrap metal. Not accepted: electronics, tires, mattresses, paint, batteries and appliances with freon.
Is Modern Landfill open to the public?
Private operator; paying customers are generally welcome. Call if you are hauling for a business.
How much does it cost to dump at Modern Landfill?
Certified scale ticket for vehicle registration: $10 flat. Residents of the Town of Lewiston and Town of Porter can dump free with a permit from their town office.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Modern Landfill open?
Mon-Fri: 9 am to 3 pm. Resident drop-off hours; closed on holidays..
What other landfills are near Modern Landfill?
Allied Waste Niagara Falls Landfill in Niagara Falls (8.3 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Model City?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Hazman (Erie County HHW voucher drop-off), about 15 miles away.
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