Steuben County Dump Hours

Steuben County Dump Hours: A Comprehensive Guide

If you’re planning to dispose of waste or recycle materials in Steuben County, it’s essential to be aware of the dump hours and regulations. This guide provides detailed information about the landfill and transfer stations in the county, including their hours of operation, accepted materials, and fees.

Landfill Hours

The Bath Landfill is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. It is closed on Sundays and major holidays.

Transfer Station Hours

The three transfer stations in Steuben County (Erwin, Hornell, and Wayland) are open Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. They are closed on Sundays and major holidays.

Accepted Materials

The Bath Landfill and transfer stations accept a wide range of materials, including:

• Recyclable materials: Mixed paper, plastic containers #1 and #2, clear, green, and amber glass, cardboard, and metal food cans.
• Household waste: Trash, garbage, and other non-hazardous waste.
• Yard waste: Grass clippings, leaves, and branches.
• Construction and demolition debris: Wood, metal, drywall, and concrete.
• Major appliances: Stoves, washers/dryers, hot water tanks, and furnaces.
• Scrap metal: Miscellaneous metal items.
• Waste oil: Used motor oil (up to 5 gallons per day).
• Used oil filters: Accepted at all sites.
• Fluorescent light bulbs: Accepted at all sites.
• Propane tanks: Up to 100 pounds, should be empty.
• Tires: Passenger vehicle tires ($3.00 each), truck and tractor tires ($300 per ton).

Fees

There are no fees for disposing of household waste or recycling materials at the Bath Landfill or transfer stations. However, there are fees for certain other materials, such as:

• Major appliances: No charge.
• Scrap metal: No charge.
• Waste oil: No charge.
• Used oil filters: No charge.
• Fluorescent light bulbs: No charge.
• Propane tanks: No charge.
• Tires: Passenger vehicle tires: $3.00 each, truck and tractor tires: $300 per ton.

Regulations

When disposing of waste or recycling materials at the Bath Landfill or transfer stations, it’s important to follow the following regulations:

• Separate recyclables: Recyclable materials must be separated from other waste.
• Rinse and crush recyclables: Rinse out any food or beverage residue from recyclable containers and crush them to save space.
• Remove lids from glass jars and bottles: Remove metal rings and lids from glass jars and bottles before recycling them.
• Do not dispose of hazardous waste: Hazardous waste, such as batteries, paint, and chemicals, cannot be disposed of at the landfill or transfer stations.
• Follow instructions from landfill staff: Landfill staff will provide instructions on where to dispose of different materials. It’s important to follow their instructions to ensure proper disposal.

Contact Information

For more information about Steuben County dump hours, accepted materials, and fees, please contact the Steuben County Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 607-664-2460 or visit their website at https://steubencountyny.gov/323/Solid-Waste-Recycling.