Dumps, Landfills & Recycling in Nacogdoches, Texas
Nacogdoches runs its own city landfill on NW Stallings Drive, and it's a good deal if you're a city resident — you get one free pickup-load of trash a month plus unlimited brush and yard debris, just by showing a city water bill. Here are the hours, what the resident benefit covers, and what the landfill won't take.
Nacogdoches sits in the Pineywoods, so brush and storm debris are a big share of what comes
through the gate — which is exactly what the city's free unlimited brush drop-off is for. For
everything else, here's how the city landfill works, what it costs, and your options when you've
got more than one load to get rid of.
Bring a current city water bill to claim the resident free-load benefit. Fees apply to extra loads and to non-city county residents.
Nacogdoches Recycling
Recycling Center
2299 County Road 711, Nacogdoches, TX Directions ↗
Nacogdoches landfill hours
The City of Nacogdoches Landfill on NW Stallings Drive is open Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and is
closed Sunday. Holidays can change the schedule, so call
(936) 559-2583 before a holiday-weekend run.
What it costs to dump in Nacogdoches
For most households the city landfill is the cheapest option — if you live inside the
city limits. A current City of Nacogdoches water bill gets you one free pickup-truck load
of household trash every month, plus unlimited brush and yard debris at no charge. That covers a
typical garage clean-out or a weekend of yard work without spending a dollar at the gate.
Costs start when you go past that free monthly load, or when you live in Nacogdoches County
outside the city limits. In both cases the landfill charges a per-load gate rate, and
you'll need proof of residency to get the county rate. Rates change, so call the landfill at
(936) 559-2583 for the current per-load price before you load up —
it's a short call that can save you a wasted trip.
The landfill won't take batteries, liquid paint, or household hazardous waste at
any price. Those go to the drop-offs in our battery and
paint guides instead.
Renting a dumpster vs. hauling it off in Nacogdoches
Clearing out a whole house, a rental, or a remodel? One free monthly load won't cover it.
Two ways people handle the big stuff here:
Roll-off dumpster rental — a container dropped in your driveway for a few
days. Good when you'll load it over a weekend at your own pace. You do the lifting, and you'll
want to check placement and any HOA or street rules first.
Junk-removal crew — a crew shows up, carries everything out (you don't
lift a thing), and hauls it to the landfill for you. Usually the better call for heavy furniture,
appliances, or a cleanout on a deadline — like a Stephen F. Austin move-out or an estate cleanup.
Not sure which is cheaper for your load? Get a fast junk-removal quote and compare it against a
dumpster rental — no obligation either way.
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.
How much does it cost to dump at the Nacogdoches city landfill?
City residents get one free pickup-load of household trash a month plus unlimited brush and yard debris, just by showing a current city water bill. Extra loads, and loads from county residents outside the city, are charged a per-load gate rate. Call (936) 559-2583 for the current rate.
Can I use the landfill if I live outside the Nacogdoches city limits?
Yes. Nacogdoches County residents can use the city landfill, but you'll pay a per-load fee rather than the free resident allowance, and you'll need proof of county residency — a current utility bill or ID showing your county address.
What are the Nacogdoches landfill hours?
The City of Nacogdoches Landfill on NW Stallings Drive is open Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It's closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you're cutting it close.