Pike County Landfill

Pike County Landfill is the county dump out on Ford Mountian Road in Varney, a short drive from Pikeville that locals and haulers use when they need to get rid of big piles or regular household trash. Commercial trucks and pickup loads both show up here. Don’t expect a recycling center vibe - it’s a working landfill.

There’s a small entrance booth and a drive-over scale, so plan on stopping to be weighed since tipping fees at places like this are typically charged by weight. After that, pull forward to the unloading area where trucks and pickups tip or dump into the active area; heavy equipment and mounded fill are common sights. The ground around the site is often gravel and rutted, so watch for other vehicles and back-up traffic. Weekends and spring cleanup bring lines, so be prepared for a wait then.