Indiana · Updated October 2026

Dumps near South Bend, IN

We list 4 places to dump trash within 25 miles of South Bend, Indiana: 2 waste facilities, 1 transfer station, and 1 landfill. The closest is St. Joseph County Solid Waste Management District in South Bend, 1.0 miles away. 1 is government-run. The cheapest posted load rate nearby is $100 (waste, all other locations) at Elkhart County Solid Waste. Sorted by distance. Fees and rules come from each facility's own website; anything we couldn't verify says "Call to confirm."

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  1. St. Joseph County Solid Waste Management District

    Waste facility · South Bend, IN · 1.0 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Mon, Wednes, Thurs, Fri, Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    828 W Kerr St

    • Open Saturday

    Call (574) 235-9971 Fees & rules

  2. Republic Services South Bend Transfer Station

    Transfer station · South Bend, IN · 2.2 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    2500 Green Tech Dr

    Call (574) 232-6000 Fees & rules

  3. WM - Prairie View Landfill

    Landfill · Bremen, IN · 13.2 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    15505 Shively Rd

    Call (866) 676-7150 Fees & rules

  4. Elkhart County Solid Waste

    Waste facility · Elkhart, IN · 15.2 mi

    $100waste, all other locations
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri, Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load $100 per ton

    59530 Co Rd 7

    • Loads from $100
    • Free dump day
    • Open Saturday

    Call (574) 522-2581 Fees & rules

Frequently asked questions

Where can I dump trash near South Bend, IN?

We list 4 facilities within 25 miles: St. Joseph County Solid Waste Management District, Republic Services South Bend Transfer Station, WM - Prairie View Landfill, and Elkhart County Solid Waste. The list on this page is sorted by distance.

What's the cheapest dump near South Bend?

Among facilities that post prices, Elkhart County Solid Waste lists the lowest load rate: $100 for a waste, all other locations. Facilities without a posted price may be cheaper, so call around.

Which dumps near South Bend are open to non-residents?

St. Joseph County Solid Waste Management District, Republic Services South Bend Transfer Station, and WM - Prairie View Landfill are open to the public. Township and village transfer stations are usually residents only.

Is there a dump open on Saturday near South Bend?

Yes. St. Joseph County Solid Waste Management District and Elkhart County Solid Waste list Saturday hours.

What should I bring to the dump?

A photo ID (many facilities are residents only), cash or exact change (many don't take cards), a tarp over the load, and gloves. Sort yard waste, tires, appliances and electronics separately; most places charge for them by the item.

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