City of Sheridan : Landfill

City Landfill

About the Landfill

The Sheridan Landfill provides a place for the public of Sheridan to dispose of their unwanted items. The landfill accepts household trash, construction debris, compost material, brush, tires, used oil, metal and clean concrete and asphalt. The facility also provides recycling activities for many of these items. The Sheridan Landfill is committed to providing each customer with excellent service and is dedicated to providing a safe and economically sound way for citizens to dispose of municipal solid waste.

What We Do Each Year:

Grind an average of 1,000 - 1,500 tons of brush
Bail and ship approximately 1,750 tons of scrap metal to recycling center
Ship approximately 20,000 (250 tons) of tires to recycling center
Compact and cover approximately 30,000 tons of household waste and construction debris

Landfill Fees

Utility Bill Landfill Pass

Residents of Sheridan who utilize city utility services are provided one landfill pass on each utility bill. One utility bill is good for one landfill entry and is good for one year from the billing date. The utility bill pass is valid for up to one tone of waste.

The following items are not elegible for water bill use: batteries, tires, and Freon-containing appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners.

Current Landfill Disposal Rates

General Refuse $76/ton

Concrete $15/ton

Pallets $15/ton

Tires $100/ton (minimum $2)

Compost $15/ton (or pound-for-pound exchange for green waste)

Wood Chips Coarse grind: $5/cubic yd Medium grind: $10/cubic yd Fine grind: $15/cubic yd

Metal Free

Green Waste Free (must be free of rocks and debris and no larger than 6 feet in length and 24 inches in diameter

Auto Batteries $0.038/pound (Minimum $3.80)

Used Oil Free (maximum 5 gallons per visit)

Animals $76/ton (wild game free during hunting season)

Poly Pipe $15/ton

All Other Material $76/ton

Items Accepted At No Charge

Cell phones and cell phone batteries
Residential computers, televisions and computer monitors (commercial customers must dispose of these items as “hazardous waste”)

What To Expect During Your Landfill Visit

During your visit to the landfill, please follow the gate attendant’s instructions, observe the speed limit and obey all traffic control lights. Please do not smoke while on site.

Secured Load Ordinance

By city ordinance, all loads entering the landfill must be secured in such a manner that none of the load escapes the vehicle during transport. Examples of ways to secure loads include: rope, bungees, tie downs, tarps or cargo nets. For instance, a pickup carrying loose leaves in the bed would require a tarp and rope to be considered secure. Violation of the secured load ordinance will result in $10 per load fee for pickups and small trailers and a $50 per load fee for large vehicles and large trailers.

Special Programs and Projects:

Trees For Trash

Trees For Trash is a one-day event held in May each year. During this time, residential customers may dump for free and receive a free tree! Trees For Trash is advertised in advance and posted on the SWD calendar

Household Hazardous Waste Day

Household Hazardous Waste Day takes place annually, giving homeowners an opportunity to safely dispose of typical household hazardous waste, including liquid paint, drain cleaner, household pesticides, televisions, computers, and other household chemicals. Household Hazardous Waste Day is advertised in advance and posted on the SWD calendar. The SWD is currently engaged in the design of a full-time Household Hazardous Waste facility. When finished, the new facility will accommodate household hazardous waste on a weekly basis by appointment.

Christmas Tree Collection

Christmas tree drop-off locations are scheduled annually from December 26 through January 30. Locations are posted on this website and on the SWD calendar.

What we are doing to support the Mayor's Initiatives:

In support of the Mayor's efforts to improve the appearance of our community, the SWD is working with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality to obtain a closure permit for the old landfill site to free up the area for beneficial use. A walking path and fence were recently installed on the property to provide more exercise space for dogs at the Dog and Cat Shelter.

Last updated April 1, 2010