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Landfill in Nelsonville, OH

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.

The Athens-Hocking Landfill opened in 1983 and was acquired by Rumpke on July 1, 2021. Located in Nelsonville, Ohio, the landfill spans over 500 acres and has 14 full-time employees. The site has three ponds that collect stormwater runoff and prevent sediment from leaving the site. The ponds are inspected weekly and sampled monthly. Athens-Hocking Landfill is permitted up to 2,000 tons per day. Currently, the landfill takes in about 750-850 tons per day. Based on present volumes, the landfill has 30 years of remaining capacity. 

Contact us below 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.

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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