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Landfill
Hayes Landfill
Hayes Landfill, 3450 S. Spiceland Road, New Castle, 47362, Indiana
Hayes Landfill at 3450 S. Spiceland Road in New Castle is where the town’s trash ends up - the final burial spot for residential and larger loads. Locals and commercial haulers both swing through here, so expect a mix of pickups and dump trucks.
It has the usual landfill setup: a wide drive with a scale and a small intake booth, then ramps and tipping areas where trucks pull up to unload. Tipping fees at landfills are typically charged by weight, so there’s usually a weigh-in and weigh-out for heavier loads. Commercial loads are commonly accepted at landfills, so don’t be surprised to see big rigs alongside pickups. The site is mostly dirt and gravel with piles of compacted material, and weekends-especially spring cleanup time-get backed up.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and cover loose material; tarps or straps keep things from blowing around and make unloading quicker.
- Bring gloves and be ready to move or break down bulky items a bit so they fit in the trench when it’s your turn.
- Plan for slower lines on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, and have loads roughly sorted beforehand to speed things up at the booth and scale.
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