Hardin County Government

Centralized Local Government Information

Solid Waste and Landfill

Hardin County Solid Waste Department provides garbage and recycling in unincorporated Hardin County.

Location

150 North Provident Way, Suite 223
P.O. Box 568
Elizabethtown, KY 42702
Phone: 270-360-9207
Fax: 270-982-8590

Department Head


Stephanie Givens
Solid Waste Director/Coordinator
Email: sgivens@hcky.org
Vacant
Landfill Operations Director
Email: 

 

FAQ

How do I set up trash service?

  • If you live in an unincorporated area of Hardin County and you’d like to set up trash service or if you have questions about your bill, call Hardin Billing at 270-600-0155.
  • Payments can be made by phone at (270) 505-4114.
  • Additional information can be found at https://hardinbillingservice.com

Hardin County’s current franchised waste hauler is Red River Waste Solutions. You can reach them at 270-769-0211.

Where can I find more information on the Pearl Hollow Landfill?

  • Pearl Hollow Landfill
    • Address: 1620 Audubon Trace
      Elizabethtown, KY 42701
      Phone: 270-506-1062 or 423-716-0034
      Hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to noon
      Closed: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day (weekend), Fourth of July, Labor Day (weekend), Thanksgiving and Christmas. These days are subject to change.
    • The gate rate is $32.38 per ton. This includes the $1.75 state remediation fee. There is a $17.50 minimum charge.
    • All waste materials are accepted that are not regulated or defined by applicable federal, state or local laws as hazardous, infectious, biomedical, explosive, toxic, radioactive, volatile and/or flammable.
    • All loads must be secured and tarped.
    • No tires, batteries, antifreeze, motor oil, paint or free flowing liquids.
    • Refrigerators and air conditioners must have Freon removed and proper stamp applied.
    • All vehicles will be weighed in and out.
    • Garbage Collection Agreement Red River Waste Solutions
    • Garbage Collection Ordinance No. 323, Series 2020