City of Springfield, MO - Springfield Sanitary Landfill

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Springfield is continuing to focus on reducing its solid waste stream through precycling, recycling, reuse, and numerous other means; however, the Springfield Sanitary Landfill remains a vital part of Springfield's voter-approved Integrated Solid Waste Management System (ISWMS). As a City Enterprise Fund, the ISWMS is not supported by general tax revenue. Landfill tipping fees are the major funding source for the ISWMS, in addition to donations and revenues generated by the sale of Yardwaste Recycling Center products and services.

The Springfield Sanitary Landfill provides efficient, reliable, and environmentally secure disposal of those municipal solid wastes that cannot be feasibly recycled or reused. At present, these wastes represent 60-80 percent of Springfield's solid waste generation. This facility also provides for the proper disposal of those non-hazardous commercial, industrial, and residual wastes requiring special handling to meet state and federal regulations. By providing a convenient, low-cost, solid waste disposal option, the City's Sanitary Landfill also supports efficiency and competition in the region's waste management system, resulting in lower waste management costs for businesses and residents throughout the region. In addition, through fees paid to the State of Missouri each year, the Springfield Sanitary Landfill generates over $200,000 to support recycling, waste reduction, and illegal dumping prevention programs throughout the state.

Directions to Landfill: From the intersection of Highway 13 and I-44, travel nine miles north, turning left or west onto Farm Road 34. Follow the signs.

Hours of Operation
6:30am - 4:00pm Monday thru Friday (summer)
7:00am - 4:00pm Monday thru Friday (winter)
7:00am - 3:00pm Saturday (all year)
Note: Please arrive before closing time to unload.

Summer hours begin the Monday after the start of daylight savings time and run through the Saturday before the first Monday in December. Winter hours begin the first Monday in December and run though the Saturday before the start of daylight savings time.
Holidays Closed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
Phone (417) 742-3536 - After Hours (417) 864-1955

Approved Disposal of Sharps/Needles Generated by Households/Residences
(Note: This information is applicable to individual residences only. All other generators of infectious waste are regulated and have treatment, transportation, and certification requirements.)

By following these simple steps you can protect the health of those who handle your solid waste and comply with Missouri Solid Waste Management regulations.

• As sharps are generated they should be stored in a safe, secure place out of the reach of children.

• Sharps must be disposed in a rigid, leakproof, and puncture-resistant container prior to disposal with your household waste.

• A plastic liquid laundry detergent bottle or a one gallon antifreeze jug is a good container for sharps.

Step 1: Obtain a detergent bottle (preferred), or antifreeze jug. Drop sharp end of object first. Reseal bottle or jug. Store in a secure place. When placing your used sharps in the container do not replace the protective cover over the needle or break the needle. This exposes you to the possibility of sticking yourself.

Step 2: When the container is nearly full add a solution of one part chlorine laundry bleach (Purex laundry bleach or other 6% sodium hypochlorite bleach) and nine parts tap water. You may want to wear gloves when handling bleach as it can damage tissue. Let the solution set for thirty minutes.

Step 3: Carefully pour all the liquid into the sanitary sewer. You may want to hold the cap near the mouth of the container to prevent sharps from falling out. Your bathroom stool may be a good choice.

Step 4/5: After all the liquid has been drained, reseal the container and wrap it with duct tape. This will prevent the cap from coming off and alert waste handlers of the special contents.

Step 6: Dispose of the container with your regular household waste. Your hauler should be advised you generate treated sharps. This will allow the waste hauler to take special care when they pick up your waste.

If you have any questions concerning special wastes or recycling please feel free to call 864-1904 or 864-2004.