Transfer Stations & Dumps in Texas

Galveston County Landfill TX LP

Galveston County Landfill TX LP is one of two permitted landfills in Galveston County, located on Avenue A in Alta Loma. Call ahead to confirm who may dump, plus hours and fees.

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Coastal Plains Recycling and Landfill Facility

Coastal Plains Recycling and Landfill Facility sits on East Highway 6 in Alvin and is also permitted as a composting site under the name Coastal Plains Recycling & Disposal Facility. Hours and fees are not listed, so call before you load.

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Twin Oaks Landfill

(979) 764-3832

Twin Oaks Landfill on State Highway 30 in Anderson, run by the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency, runs a free household hazardous waste collection event each April and October with the cities of Bryan and College Station. The event collects about 300,000 pounds a year.

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Smurfit Westrock Arlington Recycling

(817) 640-3111

Smurfit Westrock Arlington Recycling is a recycling drop-off center based at 620 North Alton Boulevard in Arlington, Texas.

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Bastrop Metal Dumpsters

(512) 772-8018

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Baytown Green Center

(281) 420-5300

Baytown Green Center serves as the primary waste disposal and recycling facility for Baytown residents, located at 1601 West Main Street in Baytown, Texas. This municipal facility operates exclusively for residents of the City of Baytown, providing essential waste management services to the community. The facility operates under specific hours designed to accommodate working residents, with extended evening hours Tuesday through Friday and weekend access on Saturdays. This schedule allows residents to dispose of household waste and recyclables at convenient times. Resident-Only Services: The Green Center is exclusively for Baytown residents and requires proper identification. Residents must present a valid driver's license that matches the name on their City of Baytown water bill. This verification process ensures that only Baytown residents can access the facility's services. Facility Hours and Access: Baytown Green Center operates Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The facility is closed on Mondays and Sundays. These hours provide residents with after-work and weekend access to waste disposal services. Materials Accepted: The facility accepts a variety of household materials including household debris, brush and tree limbs, electronic waste, and various recyclable materials. Electronic waste items include televisions, computers, printers, and other electronic devices. Recyclable materials include paper goods, aluminum cans, glass containers, and certain types of plastic. Disposal Guidelines: Residents must follow specific guidelines for different types of materials. Brush and yard waste have restrictions on tree lengths and cannot include plastic bags or lumber. The facility allows up to 8 tires per household per year for tire recycling services. Payment and Fees: Solid waste disposal fees vary based on vehicle type and load size. The facility accepts only cash payments, so residents should come prepared with cash for any disposal fees. The fee structure is designed to be affordable for residents while covering operational costs. Environmental Compliance: As a municipal facility, Baytown Green Center operates under environmental regulations to ensure proper waste handling and disposal. The facility follows state and local guidelines for waste management and recycling operations.

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Texas Gulf Recycling

(979) 800-3867

Texas Gulf Recycling is a family-owned recycling facility and transfer station serving the Boling-Iago area and the wider Texas Gulf Coast. It accepts ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, concrete and demolition debris, wood waste, solar panels, and cardboard, and rents roll-off dumpsters in 15, 20, 30, and 40-yard sizes. The company is a TCEQ-certified disposal site and offers LEED-compliant C&D waste management with diversion reporting. Yards operate across Boling, Houston, Bay City, Richmond, and Lissie, TX, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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R&J Transfer Station

(936) 591-9695

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GFL Montgomery County Landfill

(936) 207-1100

GFL Montgomery County Landfill is a privately operated landfill on Highway 105 East that takes household waste, bulky items, and construction debris. Rates are not published, so callers confirm pricing with GFL before hauling a load.

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Texas Disposal Systems Landfill

(512) 421-1363

Texas Disposal Systems Landfill offers solid waste disposal, materials processing, compost production, and recycling operations. It aims to accept materials for disposal or recycling, focusing on environmentally responsible practices.

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Peninsula Sanitation Service Inc

Peninsula Sanitation Service Inc operates a permitted transfer station on Highway 87 in Crystal Beach on the Bolivar Peninsula. Public access, hours and fees are not listed.

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Customer Convenience Recycling Center

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Hays County Driftwood Recycling

(512) 216-5235

Hays County Recycling Solid Waste facilities offer drop-off locations for rural residents without waste or recycling services at home. The two locations, open Tuesday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., do not provide trash pick-up services and are closed on Sundays, Mondays, and county holidays. Household Hazardous Waste items must be taken to the facility at 634 East Hopkins in San Marcos, open to all county residents. The main locations are the Hays County Transfer Station in Wimberley and the Hays County Citizens Collection in Driftwood. For more information on accepted items, including electronics and Household Hazardous Waste, visitors can contact the facilities directly or refer to resources like Green Guy Recycling and Texas Disposal Service.

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Wharton County Transfer Station

(979) 335-6159

The Wharton County Transfer Station on North Foundation Loop in East Bernard opens Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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El Paso Citizen Collection Station

(915) 212-6000

Environmental Services Department (ESD) in El Paso provides a variety of services to residents, including garbage and curbside recycling collections, landfill operations, air quality monitoring, and vector control. Residents can take their trash, household hazardous waste, and bulky items to one of five Citizen Collection Stations, which also serve as drop-off sites for recyclables and offer tools for landscaping and free household products. The Greater El Paso Landfill does not accept certain materials like industrial waste, PCBs, automotive products, liquid waste, hazardous waste, or asbestos-containing materials. Disabled and senior citizens can apply for special services like Sidedoor Collection or a Senior Disability Discount for landfill use. The Air Quality Program monitors air pollution and compliance with regulations, funded by grants from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the city. The program includes air monitoring operations and enforcement activities. El Paso also maintains city medians, conducts street sweeping, and runs an anti-graffiti program. The Vector Control Program focuses on mosquito control, stagnant water issues, and educational outreach to prevent vector-related diseases. Visitors can request a guest speaker or event participation from the department. No construction or demolition material is accepted at the Citizen Collection Stations or landfill.

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City of Galveston Transfer Station Facility

The City of Galveston Transfer Station Facility is a permitted transfer station on Port Industrial Boulevard. It appears in TCEQ permit records, so callers should confirm public access, hours and fees before loading.

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Freeport Recycling

(713) 453-6807

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Northeast Houston Solid Waste Depository

Solid Waste Management Department's Kirkpatrick Neighborhood Depository Recycling Center in Houston, TX, located at 5565 Kirkpatrick, offers free drop-off services for Junk Waste, Tree Waste, and Recyclables to City of Houston residents. Operating hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm, closed on Mondays. Residents can use the depository four times a month and are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. Proof of residency is required with a Texas Driver's License or ID and a current utility bill or city property tax receipt. Accepted items include furniture, tree waste, appliances, up to five automobile tires, aluminum/tin cans, plastics, newspapers, glass, used motor oil, and cardboard. Not accepted are household garbage, more than ten tires per household, large building materials, commercial waste, or trash from commercial haulers. Additional depository locations are available city-wide, and visitors are encouraged to follow proper disposal guidelines for items like batteries, fluorescent lights, and medical waste.

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Williamson County Recycling Center

(512) 759-8881

Williamson County owns the landfill and Hutto Recycling Center, which WM operates. The official facility page lists the address as 600 Landfill Road in Hutto, Texas.

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Killeen Transfer Station

The Killeen Transfer Station on SH 195 is a city recycling drop-off point and the alternative the city recommends for former Clear Creek trailer users. It accepts the same free recyclables as the city's other sites.

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North County Landfill

North County Landfill is the construction-debris landfill on record for Galveston County, found on Wyoming Street in League City. Confirm accepted loads, hours and fees by phone.

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Mesquite Compost Site & Convenience Center

972-216-6285

The Mesquite Compost Site & Convenience Center on Lawson Road takes yard waste along with common household recyclables. Fees apply to non-residents, non-local businesses and some local businesses.

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Custer Transfer Station

972-727-6341

North Texas Municipal Water District transfer station on Custer Road, south of Highway 121 near Ridgeview. It hosts the Texas Pure wood grind facility for brush and untreated wood, and takes used oil, oil filters and passenger tires from Plano residents.

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Parkway Transfer Station

972-596-8709

NTMWD transfer station on West Plano Parkway, behind the Plano Animal Shelter. Residents drop off bulky household waste and recycle metal appliances, used oil, oil filters and up to four passenger tires per visit. The city lists a closure from October 12 through November 2.

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Lookout Transfer Station

972-234-3247

North Texas Municipal Water District transfer station on East Lookout Drive in Richardson, open to Plano residents under the free twice-monthly disposal program. It takes metal appliances, used oil, oil filters and passenger tires.

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Temple Solid Waste Complex Recycling Drop-Off

The City of Temple lists a staffed recycling drop-off at its Solid Waste Complex on East Avenue H. Visitors check in at the scale before unloading accepted materials.

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