Hardin County Government

Centralized Local Government Information

Solid Waste and Landfill

LANDFILL FREE SERVICE DAY (SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 FROM 7AM-1PM.)

Landfill will be closed on Saturday September 4th , 2021.

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
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GRAND REOPENING MARCH 1ST, 2021

Our recycling centers are available 24 hrs. a day, seven days a week at below locations:

Bulk Item Pickup

Yard Material Pickup

512.070 Criminal Littering

Household Hazardous Waste & E-Waste Brochures

Recycling Brochure

Litter Brochure

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.net
  • You can email questions to hardinbilling@gmail.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 $34.11 per ton. This includes the $1.75 state remediation fee. There is a $28.17 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