Victoria's landfill is out on FM 1686 near Bloomington. It's City-owned, run by Republic Services, and open to both City and County residents for whatever won't fit in the trash cart. Saturday is the trap: it closes at 11 a.m., and the last vehicle is let in at 10:30. Yard waste has its own site next door at Garden-Ville, open two hours longer on Saturdays. Here's where each kind of junk goes.
Disposal sites in Victoria
City of Victoria Landfill
Municipal Landfill
City of Victoria, operated by Republic Services
18141 FM 1686, Bloomington, TX Directions ↗
📞 (361) 489-3611
Hours| Mon–Fri | 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. (last vehicle 10:30) |
| Sunday | Closed |
Fees
- Open to City and County residents. Fees aren't published, so call Republic Services at (361) 489-3611
The phone number is Republic Services, which runs the landfill for the City. Ask what they accept before you haul appliances, tires or electronics.
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Garden-Ville Compost Facility
Composting Facility
Garden-Ville (the City's compost facility)
18545 FM 1686, Bloomington, TX Directions ↗
Waste Management Recycle Center
Recycling Facility
10205 US Hwy 59 N, Victoria, TX Directions ↗
📞 (361) 485-3220
Hours| 1st Saturday of each month | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Accepts: Overflow household recycling: #1 & #2 plastics, Aluminum, steel & tin cans, Paper & cardboard
For City recycling customers with more than fits in the cart. Bring a water bill and ID as proof of residence.
The phone number is the City's Environmental Services office, which runs the recycling program.
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Common questions
What are the Victoria landfill hours on Saturday?
The City of Victoria Landfill at 18141 FM 1686 is open Saturdays from 7 to 11 a.m., and the last vehicle is accepted at 10:30. Weekdays it's open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and it's closed Sundays. For yard waste, the Garden-Ville compost facility at 18545 FM 1686 stays open until 1 p.m. on Saturdays.
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.
