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Landfill
Knott Landfill
Knott Landfill, 61050 SE 27th Street, Bend, 97702, Oregon
Knott Landfill on SE 27th Street in Bend is the city's landfill - the place local residents and haulers bring trash to be buried. It’s a large, active site with trucks coming and going rather than a tidy drop-off center. Expect a working, outdoor operation rather than a retail-style facility.
There’s an entrance booth and a scale where vehicles are weighed and tipping fees are charged by weight, so most vehicles stop twice - in and out. Large piles, heavy earthmoving equipment, and dusty roads are common sights, and drivers should watch for haul trucks moving around. After weighing, vehicles are directed to the active disposal area to unload and then return to the scale. Weekends and spring cleanup season get the longest lines, so plan for waits.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure loose loads with a tarp and straps - wind and the drive in can scatter debris and slow the whole process.
- Sort bulky items beforehand so unloading is quicker; having items grouped by type saves time at the drop-off point.
- Avoid peak times if possible - weekends and spring cleanup see the biggest backups, so allow extra time for the trip.
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