Waste Management - Johnson County Landfill

Johnson County Landfill in Shawnee is the large, county-run landfill where household and commercial loads end up when curbside or transfer stations aren’t an option. Neighbors hauling big cleanup loads, contractors, and haulers from surrounding areas use it for final disposal. The site handles large volumes and operates like a typical regional landfill serving multiple counties.

Drive up to a staffed entrance booth and be prepared to pull onto a scale; tipping fees are charged by weight at facilities of this type, so there’s usually a weigh-in and weigh-out. After the booth you’ll follow lanes toward active tipping faces and cover areas; the site is mostly open earth, compacted trash, and equipment like compactors and dozers working the cells. Commercial loads are commonly accepted at county landfills and usually have a separate fee structure or account process. Lines can form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so expect some congestion if arriving then.