Where 'Unwanted' Goes

A Tour of the Northwest County Landfill and Transfer Stations in Your Area

Demystifying Waste's Final Destination
500+

Tons/day NW County Landfill

4

Transfer stations in region

30-50

Years life remaining

100%

Leachate collected & treated

The Journey: From Curb to Cell

1

Collection

County or private haulers collect bulk waste curbside

2

Weigh-In

Trucks weighed at scale house; fees assessed by tonnage

3

Transfer

Waste consolidated, loaded into long-haul trailers

4

Landfill Cell

Compacted, covered daily with soil or alternative cover

Transfer stations vs. landfills: Transfer stations are consolidation points—waste is reloaded onto larger trucks for transport to the regional landfill. The Northwest County Landfill is a Subtitle D lined facility permitted by FDEP for municipal solid waste.

Northwest County Landfill & Transfer Stations

Northwest County Landfill

📍 14450 Landfill Rd, Brooksville, FL 34614 (Hernando)

🕒 Mon-Sat 8am-4pm • Closed Sunday

Accepts: MSW, C&D, yard waste, appliances, tires

Fees: $25 minimum • $43/ton MSW • $22/ton yard waste

Green credentials: Methane flaring, leachate recirculation, landfill gas-to-energy planned 2027

West Hernando Transfer Station

📍 5465 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee, FL 34607

🕒 Mon-Sat 8am-4pm

Accepts: Municipal solid waste, bulk items, recyclables

Fees: $25 minimum • $43/ton

East Pasco Transfer Station

📍 9620 Handcart Rd, Dade City, FL 33527

🕒 Mon-Sat 7am-5pm

Accepts: MSW, yard waste, C&D, e-waste (HHW events only)

Fees: $20 minimum • $41/ton

Citrus County Transfer Station

📍 110 NE 1st St, Inglis, FL 34449

🕒 Mon-Sat 7:30am-4pm

Accepts: MSW, yard waste, appliances (freon-free)

Fees: $22/ton • $5 minimum

What Happens Inside: Engineering & Environmental Controls

Landfill Gas Management

Anaerobic decomposition generates methane (50%) and CO₂ (50%). The Northwest County Landfill operates:

• 42 gas extraction wells
• 6,500 ft collection piping
• Enclosed flare (1,500 scfm capacity)

Gas-to-energy project under development—anticipated 1.6 MW generation in 2027.

Leachate Collection & Treatment

Rainwater percolating through waste becomes contaminated "garbage juice."

• Composite liner system: 2 ft clay + 60-mil HDPE geomembrane
• Perforated drainage pipes
• 2 leachate storage tanks (50,000 gal each)

Leachate trucked to Hernando County wastewater treatment plant for processing.

📋 Daily Operations

Scale house: 6:30am-3:45pm
Compactors: Caterpillar 836K (75,000 lbs)
Daily cover: 6" soil or tarps
Monitoring: Quarterly groundwater, surface water

Transparency Through Public Access

FDEP Records

All Florida landfills submit annual Operation & Maintenance reports, groundwater monitoring data, and financial assurance documentation. Available through FDEP OCULUS system.

Public Tours

Northwest County Landfill offers free public tours by appointment. See the working face, scale house, and environmental controls firsthand. Call 352-754-4057 to schedule.

Remaining Capacity

Current permitted capacity: 12.7 million cubic yards. Estimated closure: 2055-2060, depending on waste diversion rates.

Waste diversion impact: Every ton recycled extends landfill life, reduces methane generation, and saves $43 in disposal fees. Hernando County's current diversion rate is 32%—above Florida average.

Need Help Navigating Disposal?

For items that don't fit in curbside carts, require special handling, or when a trip to the transfer station isn't practical, professional services provide direct hauling to these facilities.

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Resident tip: Transfer stations offer lower minimum fees than direct landfill disposal. For loads under 500 lbs, consider your nearest transfer station. Always separate recyclables—disposal is free and reduces your total cost.