Anyone in Lubbock County can dump at the West Texas Region Disposal Facility, 17304 N FM 2528 in Abernathy, weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to noon, for $41.94 a ton. City of Lubbock residents can also use four Citizen Convenience Stations free, Monday through Saturday.
Below that, every permitted disposal site in the county from TCEQ records: 2 landfills, 1 construction-debris landfill, 1 transfer station, 2 citizens' collection stations, 6 recycling sites and 1 compost site. Not all of them take waste from the public, so call ahead.
Where Lubbock County residents can take trash
The regional landfill north of the city takes household trash, bulky items and construction debris. Caliche Canyon Landfill only takes small loads of brush from the public. The convenience stations are for City of Lubbock solid waste customers hauling from their own home. More on our Lubbock page.
Closed to the public except for small loads of brush. Don't bring household trash here — take it to a convenience station or the West Texas Region Disposal Facility.
For City of Lubbock solid waste customers hauling items from their own home. Bring a driver's license with a Lubbock address, or a current City utility bill with matching ID
Cover your load
Accepts: Bulky items, yard waste, used motor oil, antifreeze and oil filters, plus recycling bins for paper and aluminum
At the West Texas Region Disposal Facility, 17304 N FM 2528 in Abernathy, which is open to the public weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to noon, at $41.94 a ton. City of Lubbock residents can use four free Citizen Convenience Stations, Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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 I take trash to Caliche Canyon Landfill?
No. Caliche Canyon is closed to the public except for small loads of brush. Take household trash to a Lubbock convenience station or the West Texas Region Disposal Facility in Abernathy.
Who can use the Lubbock Citizen Convenience Stations?
City of Lubbock solid waste customers hauling items from their own home, free. Bring a driver’s license with a Lubbock address, or a current City utility bill with matching ID.
