Decatur & Morgan County Landfill — Hours & Fees

Decatur's dump is the Morgan County Regional Landfill at 500 Landfill Drive in Trinity, run by the City of Decatur. It's open weekdays 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 7 to 11 a.m.

Since October 1, 2026, waste from Morgan County is $33.50 a ton with a $25 minimum, which covers loads up to 740 pounds. Waste from outside the county pays more, and passenger tires are $50 apiece.

Disposal sites in Decatur

Morgan County Regional Landfill

Landfill

City of Decatur

500 Landfill Dr., Trinity, AL 35673 Directions

📞 (256) 341-4992

Hours
Mon–Fri	6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday	7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Sunday	Closed

Fees

Morgan County waste: $33.50 a ton, with a $25 minimum (up to 740 lbs)
From outside Morgan County: $38.50 a ton, $30 minimum
Passenger tires: $50 each ($100 from outside the county)
Cash, Visa, Discover or MasterCard; no checks

Accepts: Household garbage, construction and demolition debris, tires, limbs, stumps, paper, industrial waste

Won't take: Liquids, hazardous waste, oil, paint, insecticides, batteries

If you unload by hand, be through the gate 30 minutes before closing. Every load must be covered and secured.

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What it costs (from October 1, 2026)

Waste	From Morgan County	From outside the county
Household, C&D and commercial loads	$33.50 a ton	$38.50 a ton
Minimum charge (up to 740 lbs)	$25.00	$30.00
Passenger tire	$50 each	$100 each
Other tires (truck, farm, equipment)	$1,000 a ton	$1,500 a ton

The Decatur City Council set these rates in September 2026 (Ordinance 26-4665), adding a higher rate for waste from outside Morgan County. Everyone pays, including the city and its contractors. The landfill takes cash and Visa, Discover or MasterCard; it no longer takes checks.

Every Alabama rate we've verified is side by side in our guide to what it costs to dump in Alabama.

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Common questions

What are the Decatur landfill hours?

The Morgan County Regional Landfill is open Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 7 to 11 a.m. Anyone unloading by hand must be in the gate 30 minutes before closing.

How much does the Decatur landfill charge?

From October 1, 2026, waste from Morgan County is $33.50 a ton with a $25 minimum for loads up to 740 pounds. Waste from outside the county is $38.50 a ton with a $30 minimum. Passenger tires are $50 each.

Does the Morgan County landfill take checks?

No. It takes cash, Visa, Discover and MasterCard. Frequent users can apply for a charge account.

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