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Dumps, Landfills & Recycling in Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo is one of the cheaper places in Texas to get rid of household junk: normal household waste from city residents is free at the landfill. The catch is construction debris, which carries a fee by weight even for residents. The landfill is open Monday through Saturday, 8 to 5 — get there by 4:30. Here's the breakdown.

Disposal sites in Amarillo

City of Amarillo Landfill

Municipal Landfill (Type 1)

City of Amarillo

16250 Bezner Dr, Amarillo, TX 79124 Directions

📞 (806) 359-2056

Hours
Mon–Sat8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last load 4:30)
SundayClosed

Fees

  • Free for Amarillo residents bringing normal household waste
  • Construction and demolition material is charged by weight, even for residents — the City doesn't publish the rate, so call (806) 359-2056 first
  • Non-residents, businesses and landlords pay by weight

Accepts: Household waste, Bulky items, Yard waste, Construction & demolition debris (fee)

Won't take: Hazardous waste, Liquids

Open Monday through Saturday, 8 to 5, with the last load taken at 4:30. It can close on short notice in bad weather — call (806) 359-2056 if the sky looks doubtful.

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Common questions

Does it cost anything to dump at a landfill?
Usually yes. Most Texas landfills charge by weight (a per-ton gate rate) or by the load, and many cities give residents a discount or a set number of free drop-offs if you can show a current utility bill. Small transfer and collection stations sometimes take household trash for free. Exact fees are listed per facility above.
What's the difference between a landfill and a dump?
In everyday use people say "the dump," but a modern landfill is an engineered, permitted site with liners and monitoring. A transfer station is a smaller site where waste is collected and hauled to a landfill. Both take household junk; a transfer or collection station is often closer and quicker for small loads.
What's the cheapest way to get rid of junk for free?
Check whether your city offers free bulk-trash pickup on a set week, use county household-hazardous-waste and cleanup events, and give away usable items. For a landfill drop-off, bring proof of residency to get resident rates. If it's more than you can move yourself, a junk-removal quote is often cheaper than multiple trips plus gate fees.
How do I get rid of large or heavy items?
Bulky items — furniture, appliances, mattresses, construction debris — either go to the landfill (often for an extra per-item fee) or get hauled by a junk-removal service. If you'd rather not rent a truck and pay gate fees, check an upfront junk-removal price.
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