Dallas Landfill & Dump Sites: McCommas Bluff + Transfer Stations

Q: 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.

Here's the thing most Dallas homeowners don't realize: if you live in the city, hauling your own junk to McCommas Bluff Landfill is free. No gate fee, no per-ton charge — you just need a Dallas driver's license or water bill and a vehicle that qualifies. The city also runs three transfer stations that are closer than the landfill for most neighborhoods, and residents dump free at those too. Below are all four sites, the real commercial rates if you don't qualify, and the fee that catches people out.

Free dumping for Dallas residents — the rules

There is NO charge for Dallas residents hauling their own household waste from their own residence to McCommas Bluff Landfill or any city transfer station.
Your vehicle must be a passenger car, station wagon, pickup, or a trailer less than 15 feet long. Bigger rigs pay commercial rates.
Bring proof of residency: a current, valid Texas driver's license showing a Dallas address, or a current Dallas water utilities bill.
Cover your load. Any load with loose material must be tarped — uncovered loads are charged a $40 fee even if you'd otherwise dump free. This is the single most common way Dallas residents get an unexpected bill.
Tires: Dallas residents may bring up to 6 per year, and none larger than 25 inches in diameter.
Electronics are accepted from residents only.
Appliances are accepted, but any unit containing refrigerant must have it removed first (certified).
Not a resident, or hauling commercially? The gate rate is $43.60 per ton, plus a $2/ton environmental fee and a $2/ton processing fee if you're paying by cash, check, or card.
Rates changed for FY 2025-26 effective Oct. 1, 2025 — call (214) 670-0977 or 3-1-1 to confirm current pricing before a big commercial load.

Disposal sites in Dallas

McCommas Bluff Landfill

Municipal Landfill (Type 1)

City of Dallas Department of Sanitation Services

5100 Youngblood Road, Dallas, TX 75241 Directions

📞 (214) 670-0977

Hours
Mon–Fri	5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday	6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Fees

Dallas residents (own waste, qualifying vehicle, proof of residency): FREE
Commercial gate rate: $43.60 per ton
Environmental fee: $2 per ton
Processing fee: $2 per ton (cash, check, or credit card loads)
Uncovered load: $40 per load — applies to residents too

Accepts: Household waste, Commercial waste, Municipal waste, Grass clippings & brush, Furniture, Appliances (refrigerant removed), Tires (residents: 6/yr, max 25in), Electronics (residents only)

Won't take: Household hazardous waste, Uncovered/untarped loose loads (chargeable, not refused)

Dallas's main municipal landfill and the only city-run landfill — the three transfer stations below are closer for most neighborhoods and residents dump free there as well.

Northwest (Bachman) Transfer Station

Transfer Station

City of Dallas Department of Sanitation Services

9500 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75220 Directions

📞 (214) 670-6150

Fees

Dallas residents (own waste, qualifying vehicle, proof of residency): FREE

Accepts: Household waste, Yard waste, Cardboard, Glass, Paper, Plastics

Closer than the landfill for northwest Dallas. Hours vary — call (214) 670-6150 or 3-1-1 to confirm before you drive out.

Northeast (Fair Oaks) Transfer Station

Transfer Station

City of Dallas Department of Sanitation Services

7677 Fair Oaks Ave, Dallas, TX 75231 Directions

📞 (214) 670-6126

Fees

Dallas residents (own waste, qualifying vehicle, proof of residency): FREE

Accepts: Household waste, Yard waste, Cardboard, Glass, Paper, Plastics

Serves northeast Dallas. Hours vary and are not always posted — call (214) 670-6126 or 3-1-1 to confirm before loading up.

Southwest (Westmoreland / Oak Cliff) Transfer Station

Transfer Station

City of Dallas Department of Sanitation Services

4160 S. Westmoreland Road, Dallas, TX 75233 Directions

📞 (214) 670-1927

Fees

Dallas residents (own waste, qualifying vehicle, proof of residency): FREE

Accepts: Household waste, Yard waste, Cardboard, Glass, Paper, Plastics

Serves Oak Cliff and southwest Dallas. This site has had closures and reopenings in recent years — call (214) 670-1927 or 3-1-1 to confirm it's open and check hours.

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Getting rid of something specific in Dallas?

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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