Horn Rapids Landfill

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The City of Richland Public Works Department owns and operates the Horn Rapids Landfill. The landfill began receiving waste in 1974. Learn about what happens at the landfill and prepare for your visit by watching the Horn Rapids Landfill video.

Self-Hauled Waste

Residents may dispose of self-hauled waste at a resident rate with proof of current Richland waste service. Residents must be present, show identification and a City of Richland utility bill. All other customers will be charged the non-Richland rate.

View Current Landfill Fees

Accepted Materials

Besides garbage and yard waste, the Horn Rapids Landfill also accepts the following materials:

Used motor oil (5-gallon limit per visit)
- Please call 509-942-7700 before arriving for oil tank level status
Antifreeze
Cooking oil
Automotive batteries
Rechargeable batteries
Propane tanks and canisters

Learn how to separate your waste for easier drop off at the landfill.

Horn Rapids Landfill does not accept e-waste or high-intensity light bulb recycling. Learn about disposing of e-waste and high-intensity bulbs below.

Benton County accepts remaining household hazardous waste materials during their collection events. Visit Benton County's Solid Waste webpage for information on annual collection events.

For ideas on how to store your hazardous waste between collection events, review this storage and disposal information.

Dispose of Hazardous Waste

Disposing E-Waste and High-Intensity Light Bulbs

It's important to properly dispose of or recycle e-waste and high-intensity light bulbs so that the glass and metals can be reused. Proper disposal also helps prevent hazardous materials (battery acids, etc.) from leaking into our water supply.

E-Cycle Washington accepts the following items:

Televisions;
Computer towers (CPUs);
Laptops;
Monitors;
E-readers;
Portable DVD players;
and more.

The following locations in Benton County take part in the E-Cycle Washington program and guarantee free recycling:

DTG Recycle, 1936 Saint St, Richland, WA
Goodwill Donation Centers

LightRecycle Washington accepts compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) as well as fluorescent tubes and high intensity discharge (HID) lights. The following locations take part in the LightRecycle Washington program:

Ace Hardware & Sporting Goods, 2831 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick
Batteries Plus Bulbs, 321 N Columbia Center Blvd, Kennewick
Ace Hardware & Sporting Goods, 103 Keene Road, Richland
Grigg's Department Store Ace Hardware, 1415 George Washington Way, Richland
Patnode's True Value, 600 9th St, Benton City

For more information on types of waste and how to dispose of them, please visit the Benton County Solid Waste website.

Commercial Landfill Account

Commercial entities who haul their refuse to the Horn Rapids Landfill may create a landfill credit account. To apply for an account, please complete the online Credit Application.

Apply for a Landfill Credit Account