DeKalb County LF

LandfillPrivately ownedDeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois

About this landfill

DeKalb County LF is a privately owned landfill in DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois. It is operated by WM. The site opened in 1958 and is expected to keep accepting waste until about 2059. It took in about 695,376 tons of waste in 2022, making it the No. 7 of 36 reporting landfills in Illinois by volume. This landfill also runs a composting operation, so yard waste may be handled separately.

Call before you go. We have not verified hours or fees for this location yet. Facilities change hours seasonally, close for holidays and weather, and some only accept certain materials or residents. Know the current hours or fees? Send a correction.

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Before you haul a load here

Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the hours at DeKalb County LF?

We have not verified hours for this landfill yet. Most landfills open weekday mornings and many keep limited Saturday hours. Call the facility or check the WM website before you go.

How much does it cost to dump at DeKalb County LF?

Most landfills charge by weight at the scale house, with a minimum charge for small loads, and add separate fees for tires, appliances with refrigerant, and mattresses. We have not verified this location's rates — ask when you call.

Can I use DeKalb County LF if I don't live in DeKalb County?

Privately run facilities usually accept anyone who pays the gate fee, but some only take commercial haulers. Confirm by phone that they accept public self-haul.

What is the closest other dump to DeKalb County LF?

The nearest other facility in our directory is Rochelle Municipal #2 (landfill), about 16.1 miles away in Ogle County, IL.

Nearest other dumps and transfer stations

Facility	Type	Distance
Rochelle Municipal #2 Ogle County, IL	Landfill	16.1 mi
Northern Illinois Disposal Ogle County, IL	Transfer station	19.0 mi
Clean Out Station Boone County, IL	Transfer station	25.0 mi
Winnebago Landfill Winnebago County, IL	Landfill	26.2 mi
Orchard Hills Landfill Inc. Ogle County, IL	Landfill	26.3 mi
Waste Management McHenry County, IL	Transfer station	34.8 mi