Landfill

Lee County Landfill

1214 S Bataan Rd, Dixon, IL 61021

(815) 284-2432

Lee County Landfill is the big municipal dump out on Landfill Road that residents and haulers use when they need to get rid of large loads. It’s the final stop where garbage gets buried, and both household folks and commercial trucks come through. The place looks like a working site - heavy equipment, big piles, and the usual traffic of trailers and roll-offs.

Drive up to a small entrance booth and a scale; trucks go over the scale and tipping fees are charged by weight, so plan on stopping twice for entry and exit. There’s a clear traffic flow with people pointing drivers toward the unloading area; watch for spotters and heavy machinery. The site is large and mostly bare earth and compacted cells, so dusty in dry weather and muddy after rain. Recycling or drop-off bins tend to sit to the side near the entrance, while active disposal areas are deeper in.

Facility Information

Type Landfill
City Dixon
State Illinois

Before You Go

  • Cover loose loads before coming - wind can turn a pickup bed into a mess and crews won’t want debris blowing everywhere.
  • Have any required ID, business permits, or paperwork handy if bringing commercial loads; the scale records are weight-based and often tied to accounts.
  • Avoid weekends and spring-cleanup peaks if possible; lines stack up and waiting with a trailer isn’t comfortable.