The High Acres Landfill provides safe and convenient disposal services for communities, businesses and industries serving the Greater Rochester region and areas throughout New York State. We are located on the eastern edge of Monroe County in the town of Perinton and cross over the western border of Wayne County in the town of Macedon. WM is a proud partner of both communities. Click here for recent updates on our operations and facility.
The 366-acre landfill was developed in 1971 and is engineered with environmental protection systems that meet or exceed rigorous government regulations and are subject to highly regulated monitoring and reporting requirements. Systems include engineered liners and covers, wastewater collection and removal, and landfill gas collection and control. Hazardous materials are not accepted at the landfill.
In addition to disposal services, High Acres Landfill also provides significant recycling and composting services. A waste-to-energy operation is also located on-site, providing sustainable energy to power more than 10,000 homes, and other community based amenities. Click here for the High Acres Operating Permit.
Organics and Yard Waste Composting
High Acres is home to an organics and yard waste composting diversion facility. On average 1,000,000 lbs./year of food waste from three local universities, St. John Fisher, Nazareth College, and University of Rochester is collected from their dining halls and brought to High Acres for composting.
About 30,000,000 lbs./year of yard waste is diverted from the landfill for composting or upcycling into mulch. The finished compost is given back to residents of Perinton, as well as other municipalities in the area. The wood chips are useful to build trails or use in landscape applications. The leaf and brush are turned into a finished product that acts a nice soil enhancement material to promote vegetative growth.
Fairport and Macedon Police Training Range Complex
The Police Training Range Complex provides a safe and convenient area for the Fairport and Macedon Police Departments to practice rifle shooting and other tactics. This service is provided by WM at no-cost and fulfills a need for our emergency services in our community.
Perinton Joint Training Facility for Local Emergency Services
High Acres is home to the Perinton Joint Training Facility which consists of collaboration of local fire departments. The space provides a variety of training including fire, search and rescue, ladder operations, and vehicle extractions. This service is provided by WM at no cost and fulfills a need for emergency services in our community.
High Acres Open House
The High Acres Landfill hosts an informational and educational open house for its neighbors. The event is generally held in July and provides insight on how a landfill operates. From designing the landfill, to creating electricity and utilizing Falcon Environmental Services to keep seagulls away, the event offers various exciting learning opportunities for the whole family! The Open House is perfect for people of all ages and includes landfill bus tours, vendor booths, giveaways, free food, kids activities and much more!
Residential Drop-Off Facility
As part of our host community benefit program with the towns of Perinton and Macedon, we offer residents a drop-off area for their solid waste at a discounted price, as an alternative to private pickup. This facility is intended for household waste only.
In order to receive residential discount pricing, a disposal permit sticker must be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office. Only residents of the town of Perinton and the town of Macedon are eligible for the discounted rate. For more information on High Acres Residential Drop-Off Facility please review the Residential Drop-Off Facility Guide or call 585-421-6214 to speak to an attendant.
High Acres Sports Complex
High Acres owns the ball fields adjacent to the landfill where over 5,000 local families and children can enjoy a variety of youth sports! We look forward to a bright future with our new and dedicated partners, Upstate NY Sports, Inc. This service is provided by WM at no cost and fulfills a need for youth sports in our community.
