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Landfills & Dumps in Denton County, Texas

Anyone in Denton County can dump at the City of Denton Landfill, 1527 S. Mayhill Road, Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Non-residents pay $49.50 a ton and city residents $45.50, with a $26.50 minimum on any load. In the south of the county, Lewisville residents get two free dumps a month at Camelot Landfill.

Below that, every permitted disposal site in the county from TCEQ records: 3 landfills, 1 construction-debris landfill, 5 recycling sites and 3 compost sites. Not all of them take waste from the public, so call ahead.

Where Denton County residents can take trash

Denton's landfill posts its rates and takes loads from outside the city, including brush and construction debris. Camelot Landfill doesn't publish a paid rate, so call before you go unless you're a Lewisville resident with Republic trash service. See our Denton and Lewisville pages for more.

City of Denton Landfill

Municipal Landfill (Type 1)

City of Denton Solid Waste & Recycling

1527 S. Mayhill Rd., Denton, TX 76208 Directions

📞 (940) 349-8700

Hours
Mon–Sat7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Last entry3:45 p.m. (after this, a $120 fee applies)
SundayClosed

Fees

  • Gate rate, City of Denton residents & businesses: $45.50 per ton
  • Gate rate, non-Denton residents & businesses: $49.50 per ton
  • Minimum charge, any load: $26.50
  • Construction & demolition debris: $66.50 per ton (resident or not)
  • Shingles: $125.00 per ton
  • Clean concrete: $23.50 per ton
  • Brush & green waste: $30/ton Denton customer (unbagged, under 12ft), $35/ton over 12ft, $40/ton non-Denton — bagged material is NOT accepted
  • Electronics: $11.50 per item resident, $20.00 non-resident
  • Appliances: $11.50 per item
  • Exiting after closing: $120.00 · Unsecured load: $25 then $30
  • Payment: credit, debit, or tap-to-pay only — NO CASH

Accepts: Household waste, Bulky items, Construction & demolition debris, Brush & yard waste (unbagged), Clean concrete, Electronics (fee), Appliances (fee), Commercial loads (with charge account)

Won't take: All liquids, including paint, Batteries, Tires, Hazardous waste, Biohazardous waste, Radioactive waste, Bagged brush or grass

2026 holiday schedule: closed Jan 1, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving), and Dec 25. Open 7 a.m.–noon only on Jan 19, May 25, June 19, July 3, July 4, Sept 7, Nov 11, Nov 27, and Dec 24. Closed again Jan 1, 2027.

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Camelot Landfill

Municipal Landfill (Type I)

Owned by the City of Farmers Branch

580 Huffines Blvd, Lewisville, TX 75056 Directions

📞 (817) 317-2000

Hours
Mon–Fri7:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Saturday7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
SundayClosed

Fees

  • Lewisville residents with Republic trash service: 2 FREE dumps per month (current water bill + driver's license, matching address)
  • Paid rate: not published. Call the landfill
  • Uncovered loads are charged a fee

Accepts: Municipal solid waste (household trash, bulky items, debris)

From I-35, take Highway 121 Business (exit 450) east about 3 miles, then turn right on Huffines. The (817) number is the one the City of Lewisville gives. Farmers Branch lists (972) 492-3888 for hours and information.

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Landfills in Denton County 3

Construction & Demolition Landfills in Denton County 1

Recycling Facilities in Denton County 5

Composting Facilities in Denton County 3

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Common questions

Where can I dump trash in Denton County?
The City of Denton Landfill at 1527 S. Mayhill Road takes loads from anyone, Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with last entry at 3:45. Non-residents pay $49.50 a ton, with a $26.50 minimum. Lewisville residents can also use Camelot Landfill on Huffines Boulevard, two free dumps a month.
Do I have to use the landfill in my own county?
Not always. Some sites take anyone who pays, but others — county citizens' collection stations and many city drop-offs especially — are for residents only and ask for proof of address. Call ahead before you drive across a county line. The city or ZIP search above sorts every nearby site by distance.
Can non-residents use the Denton landfill?
Yes. The City of Denton Landfill charges non-Denton residents $49.50 a ton, against $45.50 for city residents, with a $26.50 minimum on any load. Construction debris is $66.50 a ton for everyone.
Does the Denton landfill take brush?
Yes, unbagged. Brush and green waste are $30 a ton at the City of Denton Landfill; bagged brush or grass isn’t accepted.
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