Hazard transfer station reopens after temporary closure

The Perry County transfer station at 2715 Christopher Road in Hazard is open again after a temporary closure, putting a familiar disposal point back in service for households, contractors and residents cleaning up after everyday projects or storm debris. For Perry County residents who rely on the Hazard site, the reopening ends the interruption in routine that can mean extra trips, longer storage of trash and delayed cleanup at home.

The closure had left the transfer station unavailable for at least a period before service resumed. The reopening restores access to a site tied closely to Hazard and the wider Perry County waste system, which matters in a county where residents may travel a meaningful distance to reach disposal services.

Perry County government keeps a formal Solid Waste program on its website, with Tanner Brown listed as solid waste coordinator, Beth Caudill as administrative assistant and Scott Sandlin as code enforcement officer. The county also posts a Solid Waste 5-Year Plan 2018-2022, showing the transfer station sits inside a broader county waste-management structure rather than operating as an isolated drop-off point.

The county’s waste network also reaches beyond government alone. Waste Connections lists a Perry County Transfer Station page, reflecting private-sector involvement in local disposal and collection services in and around Hazard. That mix of public oversight and contracted service is part of how Perry County handles household trash, larger cleanup loads and other waste streams that residents depend on being available when they need them.

The address at 2715 Christopher Road gives residents a clear destination again after the shutdown, and the reopening should ease pressure on homeowners, landlords and small contractors who need a reliable place to dispose of waste. With the station back open, Perry County’s disposal routine is once again moving through the Hazard facility instead of around it.