Landfill in Nelsonville, OH

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Athens-Hocking Landfill

Rumpke's Athens-Hocking Landfill

Address
17970 US-33, Nelsonville, OH 45764

Phone
(800) 828-8171

Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sunday closed.

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Spanning over 500 acres and taking in hundreds of tons of waste daily, Rumpke's Athens-Hocking Landfill in Nelsonville, OH, operates as a critical component of the area’s waste management infrastructure, serving both environmental and economic purposes. Contact us and we'll provide you with all the required pickup services needed to safely deliver waste to our landfill. 

Team of Professionals

Our team of professionals consist of environmentalists, engineers, landfill managers, and full-time licensed geologists who follow strict guidelines to ensure everything is disposed of properly and efficiently. 

Our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship is evident in every aspect of our operations. And on a daily basis, our landfill is carefully monitored to ensure environmental compliance with all local, state, and federal regulating agencies.

Athens County Services

About Rumpke's Athens-Hocking Landfill

Current Operations

  • Rumpke acquired the Athens-Hocking Landfill in July 2021. Located in Nelsonville, Ohio, the landfill spans over 500 acres and has over 10 full-time employees.
  • The landfill is permitted to receive up to 2,000 tons per day.
  • On average, the facility receives 750-800 tons per day.
  • The site’s largest customer is Rumpke Nelsonville Hauling.
  • Based on present volumes, the landfill has 30 years of remaining capacity.
  • Please check our listing for updated hours of operation and directions.

Site Features

  • The landfill collects and disposes of about 5 million gal. of leachate per year. Leachate is hauled from the site with tanker truck to a water treatment plant.
  • Haul roads are watered daily as necessary.
  • Three ponds were constructed to collect stormwater runoff and prevent sediment from leaving the site. The ponds are inspected weekly and sampled monthly.
  • There are currently 26 groundwater monitoring wells to avoid water contamination.
  • Out of 115 acres, 58 acres are available for waste disposal.
  • The Ohio EPA and Athens County Health Department conduct regular inspections.
  • We have installed 13.5 acres of the final cap.
  • A scale house to weigh incoming trucks.

 

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About Rumpke's Athens-Hocking Landfill

Current Operations

  • Rumpke acquired the Athens-Hocking Landfill in July 2021. Located in Nelsonville, Ohio, the landfill spans over 500 acres and has 14 full-time employees.
  • The landfill is permitted to receive up to 2,000 tons per day.
  • On average, the facility receives 750-800 tons per day.
  • The site’s largest customer is Rumpke Nelsonville Hauling.
  • Based on present volumes, the landfill has 30 years of remaining capacity.
  • The landfill is open to the public Monday-Friday. Customer hours are weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon.

Site Features

  • The landfill collects and disposes of about 5 million gal. of leachate per year. Leachate is hauled from the site with tanker truck to a water treatment plant.
  • Haul roads are watered daily as necessary.
  • Three ponds were constructed to collect stormwater runoff and prevent sediment from leaving the site. The ponds are inspected weekly and sampled monthly.
  • There are currently 26 groundwater monitoring wells to avoid water contamination.
  • Out of 115 acres, 58 acres are available for waste disposal.
  • The Ohio EPA and Athens County Health Department conduct regular inspections.
  • We have installed 13.5 acres of the final cap.
  • A new scale house will be added in 2024 to weigh incoming trucks.

FAQ - Athens-Hocking Landfill

Federal, state, and county laws prohibit the Athens-Hocking Landfill from accepting:

  • Hazardous waste
  • Lead acid batteries
  • Liquids
  • Waste Oil
  • Regulated asbestos
  • Whole or shredded tires
  • PCB waste
  • Medical, infectious, biohazard waste
  • Appliances containing refrigerant
  • Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers
  • Radioactive waste
  • TENORM
  • Fluorescent lamps
  • Ballasts

Pricing for disposal services can vary based on volume, material, and method of delivery. Call our team at (800) 828-8171 to learn about pricing prior to your arrival. In addition to trash drop-off, Rumpke also offers recycling and trash collection services to area businesses and residents.

All forms of payment are accepted.

If you stop by the landfill during business hours, our crew will be available to help you.

All loads must be tarped.

There are no free waste drop-off days at the Athens-Hocking Landfill. 

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