Anyone in Johnson County can use the Cleburne Transfer Station, 2625 Pipeline Road, Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-residents pay $20 for a standard pickup load and $70.83 a ton for large trucks and trailers; Cleburne residents with a recently paid utility bill dump free.
Below that, every permitted disposal site in the county from TCEQ records: 2 landfills, 1 transfer station, 2 recycling sites and 2 compost sites. Not all of them take waste from the public, so call ahead.
Where Johnson County residents can take trash
It takes household trash, bulky items and brush. Recyclables and grass and leaves can be dropped off at no charge. More on our Cleburne page.
Cleburne residents, loads larger than standard vehicle: $46.62 per ton
Non-residents, standard-size pickup load: $20.00
Non-residents, large trucks and trailers: $70.83 per ton
The free resident dump doesn't cover tires or construction debris. It's often busy — expect a wait
Accepts: Household garbage, Bulky items, Brush
Won't take: Hazardous waste, Liquids
Bring a RECENTLY PAID utility bill — an unpaid or old bill won't get you the free rate. Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Recyclables (cardboard, glass, #1 and #2 plastics, metal) and grass and leaves are free; tires are $3 each for passenger tires.
At the Cleburne Transfer Station, 2625 Pipeline Road, Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anyone outside the Cleburne city limits pays $20 for a standard pickup load and $70.83 a ton for large trucks and trailers.
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.
How much does the Cleburne dump cost for non-residents?
$20 for a standard-size pickup load and $70.83 a ton for large trucks and trailers. Tires are extra: $3 for a passenger tire, $15 for a semi tire and $40 for a tractor tire.
What won’t the Cleburne Transfer Station take?
Refrigerators, air conditioners, paint, batteries, antifreeze, chemicals and other hazardous materials, and paper in the recycling.
