Dumps, Landfills & Recycling in Laredo, Texas

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.

Laredo has the best deal on this list and almost nobody uses it: city residents can dump up to a full ton free every Saturday. Any other day, your first ton costs $2. The catch is proving you live here — bring your license and a matching water bill — and knowing that the landfill shuts on rainy days. Here are the real gate rates (including the eye-watering out-of-county rate), the tire allowance, and Laredo's other options.

Laredo landfill rates and the Saturday freebie

SATURDAYS ARE FREE: City of Laredo residents can bring up to one ton for disposal at no charge. If your load fits, wait for Saturday.
Any other day, residential garbage is $2.00 for the first ton, then $51.50 per ton after that. Even at full price the first ton is basically free.
Proof of residency required: a valid Texas driver's license, or a current water bill showing the same address as your ID.
Tires: residents can bring up to 4 passenger tires per day, with ID and a City of Laredo utility bill matching the address.
Commercial rates climb steeply by where you're from — $51.50/ton inside the city, $86.50/ton outside the city but within Webb County, and $221.50/ton from outside Webb County entirely. That last one is a deterrent, not a price.
CALL BEFORE YOU GO ON A WET DAY. The landfill closes to the public during rain and inclement weather — a wasted 20-minute drive is a real risk here. Customer service: (956) 796-1098.

Disposal sites in Laredo

City of Laredo Landfill

Municipal Landfill (Type 1)

City of Laredo Solid Waste Services

6912 Highway 359, Laredo, TX Directions

📞 (956) 796-1098

Hours
Mon–Sat	8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday	Closed
Rainy days	May close to the public — call first

Fees

City of Laredo residents, SATURDAYS: up to 1 ton FREE
Residential garbage (other days): $2.00 first ton, then $51.50/ton
Commercial, inside City of Laredo: $51.50 per ton
Commercial, outside city but in Webb County: $86.50 per ton
Commercial, outside Webb County: $221.50 per ton
Tires: up to 4 passenger tires per day for residents (ID + matching city utility bill)

Accepts: Household garbage, Bulky items, Construction debris, Passenger tires (limit 4/day, residents)

Won't take: Hazardous waste, Liquids

Bring your Texas driver's license and a matching water bill — without proof of residency you'll be charged commercial rates. The Citizen Convenience Station shares this site.

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City of Laredo Citizen Convenience Station

Citizens Collection Station

City of Laredo Solid Waste Services

6912 TX-359 Unit N, Laredo, TX Directions

📞 (956) 796-1098

Co-located with the landfill on Highway 359 — generally the quicker option for a small residential load than driving onto the landfill working face. Call to confirm hours and what it takes.

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City of Laredo services

Brush and bulky item collection

City Service

📞 (956) 796-1098

Laredo Solid Waste runs a brush and bulky item collection service for residential customers — for tree limbs and furniture it's often easier than loading a truck, and it's part of the service you already pay for. Check laredosolidwaste.com for your schedule.

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Getting rid of something specific in Laredo?

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, check an upfront junk-removal price.

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