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Dumps, Landfills & Recycling in Killeen, Texas

Killeen doesn't have its own landfill — Bell County closed its county dump years ago — so the real answer depends on what you're getting rid of. Small overflow trash goes to the city's Transfer Station south of town, where residents get 500 pounds a month included. Bigger loads go to the Temple landfill, about 25 miles away. Here's how to sort it out before you load the truck.

Where your junk actually goes in Killeen

Disposal sites in Killeen

City of Killeen Transfer Station

Transfer Station

City of Killeen

12200 State Highway 195, Killeen, TX Directions

📞 (254) 634-7648

Fees

  • Killeen Solid Waste customers: up to 500 lbs of excess garbage per month included (show utility bill)
  • Over 500 lbs: $4.00 per 100 pounds
  • Brush and bulky items: charged per cubic yard

Accepts: Household garbage, Brush, Bulky items

Won't take: Hazardous waste, Liquids

South of town on SH-195. This is the everyday option for overflow household trash; it's a transfer station, so waste is hauled from here to a regional landfill.

City of Killeen Recycling Center

Recycling Facility

City of Killeen

Killeen, TX Directions

The city recycling center handles curbside-style recyclables. Call (254) 634-7648 or check killeentexas.gov for accepted materials and hours.

City of Killeen services

Use the Temple landfill for big loads

City Service

Because Killeen has no landfill of its own, a full trailer or construction debris is best taken to the City of Temple Landfill at 706 Landfill Road, about 25 miles east. Temple residents get a monthly free load; as a non-Temple resident you'll pay the higher gate rate, so it's worth checking our Temple page for the current fees first.

Getting rid of something specific in Killeen?

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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