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Johnson County Wyoming Solid Waste District

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Johnson County Wyoming Solid Waste District

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    Upcoming Events

    Wednesday February 11th 2026

    Regular Board Meeting

    4:00 pm

    At the Johnson County Landfill office @ 284 TW Road

    Event Details

    Wednesday February 11th 2026

    Regular Board Meeting

    Please contact Robert Fox (Manager) to add any agenda items

    4:00 pm

    At the Johnson County Landfill office @ 284 TW Road

    Monday February 16th 2026

    Presidents Day

    CLOSED

    Monday February 16th 2026

    Presidents Day

    CLOSED

    Tipping Fees

    All Garbage & Construction Waste

    $75 per ton

    Certified Weight

    $2 per axle

    Freon Removal (Refrigerators, Freezers, & A/C Units)

    $25 each

    Tires (off rims)

    $200 per ton

    or $5 each

    Animal Carcass/Offal

    $75 per ton

    Trailer Houses

    $575 each

    8" Branches/Stumps

    $75 per ton

    Screened Compost (We load)

    $30 per ton

    Handloaded Compost (You load)

    $20 per ton

    Metal (microwaves, ovens, dish washers, dryers)

    Free

    Green Waste (grass clippings, manure, hay, garden waste, small branches, wood chips)

    Free

    Card Surcharge

    3%

    Landfill Rules and Tips

    Secure Your Load

    Separate Your Load

    Separate Your Load

    Please make sure your load is covered and secured.  A tarp works best!  For large items a tie down strap is acceptable.  We can access a $10 fee for pickup trucks, and a $50 fee for semi trucks and trailers!

    Separate Your Load

    Separate Your Load

    Separate Your Load

    We will ask you to separate metal from waste.  If you have any freon units we do not charge for the weight of the unit.  This will save you time and money!

    No Scavenging

    Separate Your Load

    No Hazardous Waste

    Unfortunately there are items that get disposed that look as if you can take them and reuse them.  We do not allow any scavenging!

    No Hazardous Waste

    Keep Pets In Your Vehicle

    No Hazardous Waste

    We do not accept hazardous waste of any kind!  For example; batteries (lead acid, lithium ion, nickel cadmium), oil, paint, etc.

    Wind

    Keep Pets In Your Vehicle

    Keep Pets In Your Vehicle

    When the wind blows 20 mph or higher we do not accept loose waste!  Please call the landfill on high wind days before coming on site.  We will accept bagged garbage and anything that is to heavy to blow.

    Keep Pets In Your Vehicle

    Keep Pets In Your Vehicle

    Keep Pets In Your Vehicle

    There are a lot of hazards at the landfill for your pets to get into to!  Please keep your pets in your vehicle at all times while on landfill property.  

    No Smoking On Site

    Ashes

    We do accept ashes.  They must be cold to the touch!

    Compost

    Please Stay in Your Vehicle while on the Scale

    Compost is sold on a first come first serve basis.  We try to make as much compost as we can but it is a long process and we do not always have some available for sale.  Please contact the landfill for availability.

    Please Stay in Your Vehicle while on the Scale

    Please Stay in Your Vehicle while on the Scale

    Please Stay in Your Vehicle while on the Scale

    Please stay in your vehicle while on the scale.  We will come out to you.  The scale can be slick!  

    About Johnson County Solid Waste District

    The Johnson County Solid Waste District was formed in 2002.  It is a Special District of Johnson County Wyoming.  We accept solid waste, construction waste, & green waste.  We also accept tires, freon units, & metal.  


         

      Household Hazardous Waste Day

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Please reach us at office@jcswd.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

      We do recycle!  We work closely with the City of Buffalo/Johnson County Recycling Center to divert cardboard, Styrofoam, & ferrous metals from the landfill.  


      The City of Buffalo/Johnson County Recycling Center is located at 550 Butte Street in Buffalo, WY.  They accept #1 & #2 plastic, paper, cardboard, tin, aluminum, textiles, & glass.  The recycle centers phone number is (307)217-0320


      Yes we do!  We accept grass clippings, manure, hay, straw at no charge.  We compost these items and sell them back to the public.  $30 per ton if we load it with our front end loader.  $20 per ton if you hand load it.


      The Clear Creek Conservation District in conjunction with the Johnson County Landfill puts on a Household Hazardous Waste Day each year.  It is the first Saturday in June.  We ask that you wait to dispose of it that day.  It is no cost to you.  If you need to dispose immediately and cannot wait there are companies that can help you.  Call the landfill for information.


      Yes we do.  All animal offal/whole animal carcasses are subject to the $75 per ton tipping fee. 


      Branches under 8" in diameter are free.  Branches larger than 8" in diameter are subject to the $75 tipping fee.


      Yes we do!  Trailer houses cost $575 each.  All freon units need to be removed and are subject to the $25 fee per unit.  All household chemicals and food stuffs need to be removed.  Call the landfill to setup a time to bring them in.  


      Yes we do!  All waste is subject to the $75 per ton tipping fee.


      We accept non-friable asbestos only.  An appointment needs to be made 24 hours in advance of delivery.


      Yes!  Mid May each year there are cleanup days sponsored by the City of Buffalo and Johnson County.  Look for advisements in the Spring!


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      Johnson County Solid Waste District

      284 Tw Road, Buffalo, Wyoming 82834, United States

      (307)684-2541

      Hours of Operation

      Mon

      07:30 am – 04:00 pm

      Tue

      07:30 am – 04:00 pm

      Wed

      07:30 am – 04:00 pm

      Thu

      07:30 am – 04:00 pm

      Fri

      07:30 am – 04:00 pm

      Sat

      07:30 am – 04:00 pm

      Sun

      Closed

      Observed Holidays

      New Years Day

      Presidents Day

      Memorial Day

      Independence Day

      Labor Day

      Columbus Day

      Veteran's Day

      Thanksgiving

      Christmas Day

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