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Landfill
Thomas County Landfill
Thomas County Landfill, 2200 US-24, Colby, 67701, Kansas
County landfill out on US-24 that people from Colby and the surrounding farms use for regular trash and cleanouts. It's a working landfill with a scale and tipping fees charged by weight, and commercial haulers turn in here alongside residents.
Pull into a gravel drive toward a small entrance area with a scale and a booth where trucks pause to be weighed. After that, vehicles back up to a drop zone or cell to unload onto dirt and compacted piles while heavy equipment moves material around. Plan on being weighed again on the way out so the tipping fee can be calculated by weight. The site looks utilitarian-dirt ramps, tire tracks, and equipment; it’s not tidy like a transfer station.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Keep loads tied down for the drive-loose stuff blows on US-24 and makes unloading messier.
- Use a pickup or truck with decent clearance; low cars have trouble on the ramps and uneven ground.
- Bring gloves and sturdy shoes and be ready for dust or mud depending on the weather; having someone to help unload speeds things up.
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