A Paper Shredding Collection Event is scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Owensboro Sportscenter parking lot. Piranha Mobile Shredding will collect documents from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the trucks are full. …
Transfer Station to Accept Asphalt Shingles and Roof Components
Daviess County Solid Waste has announced an operational change related to the March 15th hail storm. Effective immediately, the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station will begin accepting asphalt shingles and their roof components - the sheathing and…
Gas Energy Plant at Landfill Nearing Completion
Infrastructure is nearly complete for a gas energy plant at the Daviess County Landfill. The plant will convert Landfill gas (LFG) into a clean product that could power industry and homes. LFG is produced by the…
Daviess County Landfill Cooking Compost for Spring Release
As spring weather arrives, the Daviess County Landfill is starting the process of making the first batch of compost for the year. Leaves collected in the City of Owensboro are placed in rows. The Landfill adds…
Litter Reporting Form to Assist in Trash Clean Up
See roadside trash? Report it! Daviess County Fiscal Court has added a litter reporting form to the website. Be prepared to list the route and time, along with a description of the trash. You can also…
Free Paper Shredding Event
The Free Paper Shredding Collection Event returns to Owensboro on March 21, 2025. All Daviess County residents, businesses, and institutions may participate with a limit of 100 lb. per person. The service is provided by Piranha…
Expanded Trash for Cash Program to Launch in Daviess County
Daviess County Fiscal Court has announced an expanded Trash for Cash program for 2025. “Put trash in its place,” said Judge/Executive Charlie Castlen. “Help beautify our community by collecting roadside litter and raise money for your…
CD&D Material Expected to Return to Transfer Station
Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved design work for a new concrete pad at the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station. The project will allow for the return of Construction & Demolition Debris (CD&D) in the future. Since…
Caisson Wells Added to Capture More Landfill Gas
When garbage breaks down in the landfill, it produces a mixture of gases, primarily methane and carbon dioxide. This Landfill gas (LFG) must be captured and burned off through a flare system or used for energy.…
Refrigerator Disposal at Daviess County Landfill
When it’s time to replace your refrigerator, it is important to properly dispose of your old model. The Daviess County Landfill and Transfer Station accept refrigerators, chest freezers, air conditioners and other appliances that contain refrigerant…
New Projects Planned for Grimes Avenue Transfer Station
Daviess County Fiscal Court has approved contracts with Axiom Architecture for the design of a new office building and concrete pad at the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station. Both projects are part of the Phase I $1.7…
Construction Underway for Landfill Gas Project
At the Daviess County Landfill, construction is underway on a facility that will convert the Landfill gas (LFG) into a commercial grade product of pipeline quality. LFG is a mixture of methane, carbon dioxide, and other…
