Walton County Central Landfill


Schedule of Rates and Fees

Link to: Walton County Central Landfill's Fee Resolution

Fee Schedule

Overview of Walton County Central Landfill

The Walton County Central Landfill is a waste management facility supporting efficient waste disposal, recycling, and environmental protection. It includes a Transfer Station, Class III Landfill, Material Recovery Facility (MRF), Yard Waste Processing Facility, and Groundwater Monitoring System.

Navigating the Walton County Landfill

Our Facility is approximately 3.5 miles north of DeFuniak Springs off State Highway 83. Access is straightforward: turn right onto Institution Road off of State Highway 83 and follow it until you reach the end. 

Waste Disposal and Recycling

Walton County residents are welcome to utilize any of the components of our Facility. Many items can be disposed of at no cost, including household waste, C&D waste and yard waste. However, it's important to note that hazardous materials such as batteries, treated wood, lead paint, motor oil, and chemicals are strictly prohibited due to safety concerns. For proper disposal guidance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Our Facility consists of several components:

  • Class I Transfer Station for Household Waste
  • Class III Landfill for wastes such as construction and demolition (C&D) debris, furniture, carpet, drywall, etc.
  • Yard Waste Disposal Cell for yard trimmings, limbs, palm fronds, tree stumps, logs, etc.
  • Material Recovery Facility for household recyclables and scrap metal

Throughout Walton County, strategically placed recycling trailers are available for residents. These trailers accept a variety of recyclables, including office paper, newspapers, phone books, magazines, no. 1 and no. 2 plastics (without lids), and aluminum cans.                                                  

Funding for Solid Waste Services

Solid Waste services are funded by a 1% surtax on taxable sales in Walton County. This ensures cost-effective, compliant waste disposal for both residential and commercial needs.

Facility History                                                                                                     

Transfer Station and Material Recovery Facility

The Transfer Station was established in the 1990s and later expanded to include the MRF for recycling. In response to population growth and evolving waste needs, a modern Transfer Station was constructed in 2018 to improve waste transfer and recycling efficiency.

Class III Landfill Development

The Class III Landfill began in the 1980s as a trench-and-fill site. It was later upgraded to a Class III facility, with the first major cell—Cell 1—reaching a final elevation of about 300 feet. As Cell 1 neared capacity, planning began for a new cell, known as Cell 2, to continue supporting long-term waste disposal needs.

Cell 2 Development

Design of Cell 2 began in 2020 to expand landfill capacity. It was divided into Cell 2A and Cell 2B for efficient construction and environmental compliance.
Construction of Cell 2A was completed in 2021 and is now operational. Featuring modern design and infrastructure, Cell 2A supports responsible waste disposal and environmental stewardship.