Ford County Open Landfill

Ford County Open Landfill is the county landfill out at 10348 110 Road in Dodge City, used by local residents and commercial haulers when curbside pickup won't take something. Big trucks show up here alongside pickups; it’s a large site where trash is buried in cells rather than processed on-site. Expect a working, industrial feel rather than a tidy transfer station.

A scale and a small entrance booth mark the driveway; most landfills charge tipping fees by weight, so stopping to be weighed is part of the routine. Pull up to the booth lane and follow the signs down gravel roads toward the dumping areas, where you’ll see heavy equipment and soil covers. The site is open and dusty at times, with mounded dirt and access roads rather than paved parking, so drive slowly and watch for trucks. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, tend to back up and move more slowly.