Peters Mountain Landfill

Peters Mountain Landfill on Route 600 just outside Covington is the local place folks take their non-recyclable trash, used by homeowners and commercial haulers alike. It’s a working landfill - expect big earthen cells, heavy equipment, and a scale near the entrance. The setting is practical and busy rather than neat or landscaped.

Drive up to an entrance area with a booth and a scale; landfills like this commonly charge tipping fees by weight, so most vehicles get weighed on the way in and again on the way out. After the booth, follow the posted traffic flow to the active dumping area; gravel roads and large trucks are the norm. Watch for loaders and dozers moving material around and expect dust and mud depending on weather. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be the busiest, with lines forming at the entrance.