Terms of Use

Please read these terms carefully before using our services.

Last updated: October 4, 2025

Article 1: Legal Notice

The Disposal Map application and website are published by Disposal Map.

The website is hosted by Vercel Inc., 440 N Barranca Ave #4133, Covina, CA 91723, USA.

Article 2: Access to the Platform

Disposal Map allows users to:

  • Search and locate waste disposal facilities nationwide
  • View facility information including location, type, and operational status
  • Filter facilities by type (Municipal Solid Waste landfills, recycling centers, etc.)
  • Access EPA facility registration data and environmental compliance information
  • Use location services to find nearby disposal facilities

Access to the platform is provided "as is" and does not constitute any obligation of result.

Article 3: Data Collection

Disposal Map collects and stores minimal data to provide location-based services. This includes location data (with permission), search queries, and usage statistics.

Users may request access, correction, or deletion of their personal data, subject to legal obligations.

Article 4: Intellectual Property

All proprietary elements of the Disposal Map platform (text, images, logo, interface design, and commercial aspects) are protected by intellectual property law and remain the exclusive property of Disposal Map or its partners.

Any reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of these proprietary elements without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.

Third-Party Software Licenses

The Disposal Map platform incorporates third-party software components that are licensed under the MIT License. The following MIT License text applies to these third-party components only:

MIT License

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

Third-Party Software

The following software may be included in this product:

Maps and Data Attribution

This app uses third-party map tiles and facility data:

  • CARTO - Map tiles and styling
    © CARTO © OpenStreetMap contributors
    https://carto.com/attributions/
  • EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS)
    Facility data is sourced from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Facility Registry Service. This data is in the public domain.
    https://www.epa.gov/frs
  • Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Data
    Data sourced from publicly available EPA databases and state environmental agencies.

Map data is provided "as is" by their respective providers and subject to their terms. We do not modify, cache, or redistribute the tiles beyond normal app operation.

Article 5: User Responsibilities

Users agree to:

  • Use the service for lawful purposes only
  • Not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code
  • Not use automated tools to scrape or harvest facility data
  • Comply with applicable laws and community standards
  • Verify facility information directly with facilities before making disposal decisions

Article 6: Availability and Disclaimer of Warranty

Disposal Map makes every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date facility information. However, the platform is provided without any express or implied warranty, including but not limited to availability, performance, data accuracy, or error-free operation.

Important: Facility information is provided for informational purposes only. Users should always contact facilities directly to verify hours, accepted materials, fees, and other details before visiting.

Article 7: Limitation of Liability

Disposal Map shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages, including material or immaterial losses, arising from:

  • Service interruption or unavailability
  • Inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated facility information
  • Errors, delays, or technical failures
  • Improper or illegal use of the platform
  • Decisions made based on information provided by the app

Article 8: Service Modifications

Disposal Map may modify its services, features, data sources, or access conditions at any time. Users will be informed of major changes within a reasonable timeframe.

Continued use of the platform implies acceptance of such changes.

Article 9: External Links

The app may contain links to third-party websites (such as EPA facility pages). Disposal Map is not responsible for the content, security, or performance of external websites.

Article 10: Indemnification

Users agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Disposal Map from any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Activities carried out through use of the app
  • Misuse of facility information or services

Article 11: Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms, you can contact us at: hello@disposalmap.com

Article 12: Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by applicable law. In the event of a dispute, the appropriate courts shall have jurisdiction, unless otherwise required by consumer protection regulations.

Article 13: Force Majeure

Disposal Map shall not be held liable for failure to fulfill its obligations in the event of force majeure, including but not limited to: natural disaster, fire, flood, riot, war, pandemic, strike, cyberattack, infrastructure failure, or any other unforeseeable event beyond its control.