Sussex County Landfill 1

Sussex County Landfill 1 in Lafayette is the county's main place for burying large trash loads that don't fit in curbside pickup. Contractors, landscapers and homeowners with renovation or yard debris use it for final disposal. The site is large and industrial - expect a working landfill rather than anything scenic.

There’s an entrance booth and a scale to weigh vehicles; tipping fees at landfills like this are typically charged by weight and often follow a tiered structure, with commercial loads usually handled under a different rate category. Pull up to the booth/scale, you’ll be sent to the active dumping area, unload, then return to the scale for final weighing. The area is wide with gravel drives, heavy equipment moving around, and rows of earth mounds or lined cells where material is buried. Weekends and spring cleanups tend to get backed up, so bring patience for possible lines.