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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 even for residents — and the landfill's hours change with the season, running late into the evening in summer and closing earlier in winter. Here's the breakdown, plus the closer-in transfer station option.

Disposal sites in Amarillo

City of Amarillo Landfill

Municipal Landfill (Type 1)

City of Amarillo

16250 Bezner Rd, Amarillo, TX Directions

📞 (806) 359-2056

Hours
Apr–Oct, Mon–Fri8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Apr–Oct, Saturday8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Nov–Mar, Mon–Sat8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SundayClosed

Fees

  • Amarillo residents: normal household waste is FREE
  • Construction & demolition material: charged by weight even for residents (~$41/ton general waste)
  • Call (806) 359-2056 or (806) 378-6813 to confirm current per-ton C&D pricing

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

Won't take: Hazardous waste, Liquids

Summer (Apr–Oct) weekday hours run until 7 p.m. — handy for after-work loads. Winter (Nov–Mar) closes at 5 p.m. but adds Saturday to the weekday schedule.

City of Amarillo Transfer Station

Transfer Station

City of Amarillo

E. 26th Ave at Grant St, Amarillo, TX Directions

Hours
Mon–Sat8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (until 7:00 p.m. in summer)
SundayClosed

Accepts: Municipal solid waste, Recyclables, Yard waste

Much closer to town than the landfill on Bezner Rd — usually the faster option for a small household load. Takes recyclables and yard waste too.

Getting rid of something specific in Amarillo?

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, get a quick quote and compare.
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