Broome County Landfill (Binghamton) — Hours & Fees
Broome County residents use the Broome County Landfill at 286 Knapp Road in Binghamton, open weekdays 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and Saturdays 7 to 11:45 a.m. It takes waste from Broome County only.
Household garbage is $55 a ton with a $5 minimum, so most car loads cost $5. Cover your load or pay a $20 uncovered-load charge, and bring cash or a check: the landfill doesn't take cards.
Construction debris, bulk metal and large appliances, clean fill: $55 a ton, $5 minimum
Leaves and yard waste: $20 a ton, $5 minimum
Tires up to a 20-inch rim: $4 each (up to 15)
Refrigerators, freezers, AC units: $10 each
Uncovered load: $20
Cash or check only
Won't take: Out-of-county waste; TVs, computers, batteries, refrigerant appliances, tires and hazardous waste go to the clerk, not the drop-off dumpsters
Broome County residents only: bring proof of residency. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing and be unloaded and gone by 3 p.m.
Closed Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
New rules for the residential drop-off area took effect January 19, 2026. Box trucks (U-Hauls included), pickups with trailers and stake-body trucks get 30 minutes to unload, and box trucks, stake-body trucks and trailers longer than 15 feet aren't allowed in the residential area at all.
Don't put TVs, computers, batteries, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, freezers, tires or hazardous waste in the drop-off dumpsters; tell the clerk and you'll be directed where they go. Taking items out of the dumpsters is prohibited.
Hazardous waste and electronics
Broome County households drop off hazardous waste and electronics at the landfill free on designated days, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.; on other days it's $5 a vehicle for county residents. The remaining 2026 free days are November 4, 7 and 21 and December 2 and 12.
Find a disposal site near you
Enter your city or ZIP for the nearest sites across New York, then call ahead — hours and access rules vary a lot here.
Getting rid of something specific in Broome County?
Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., and Saturday, 7 to 11:45 a.m. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. It is closed Sundays and on seven holidays.
How much does the Broome County Landfill charge?
Household garbage costs $55 a ton with a $5 minimum. Construction debris, bulk metal and clean fill are also $55 a ton, yard waste $20 a ton, tires $4 each and refrigerant appliances $10. Payment is cash or check only.
Can I use the Broome County Landfill if I live in another county?
No. You must be a Broome County resident with proof of residency; out-of-county waste is not accepted.
Where can I get rid of electronics in Broome County?
At the landfill, free on designated drop-off days from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.; on other days it costs $5 a vehicle for county residents.
