Public Notice
In compliance with Chapter 22-15-7 of the WV Code, the Free Day Operating Procedures and Free Day Schedule at the Raleigh County Landfill for the year 2024 is as follows:
January 25th July 25th
February 29th August 29th
March 28th September 26th
April 25th October 31st
May 30th November 21st
June 27th December 26th
Operating Procedures for Free Day
1. Free Day operating hours will be the normal operating hours for that day.
2. Free days will be the last working Thursday of each month. Up to one pickup truck of residential solid waste per household, not to exceed 516 pounds, will be accepted.
3. All loads must be tarped or secured upon arrival.
4. Residential solid waste only will be accepted.
5. One load of residential household waste per household only will be allowed on Free Day, not to exceed 516 pounds. Return trips on Free Day will be charged the regular disposal fees. NO EXCEPTIONS.
6. All refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners must be accompanied by a certificate from a certified refrigeration technician stating that the refrigerant agent has been removed.
7. Tires are not included in the free day materials, but will be accepted at the normal disposal fee established by our Tariff.
8. Commercial and contract haulers will NOT be permitted to dump free.
9. Waste must be dumped in designated areas only.
10. The Solid Waste Authority will not be held liable for any damages or accidents that may occur at the Raleigh County Landfill.
11. Anyone not complying with these procedures will be required to pay for disposal of waste or required to leave the premises.
12. All loads will be subject to random waste audits, as required by Federal EPA regulations.
13. Any person who is not a resident of West Virginia may only participate in the monthly free disposal day upon proof that his or her state of residence would likewise allow West Virginia residents to dispose of residential solid waste in the same or substantially similar manner.
14. All free day customers must strictly comply with the Raleigh County Landfill health, safety and environmental rules and directives.