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Dumps, Landfills & Recycling in Waco, Texas

Waco's city landfill sits out Highway 84 toward McGregor, and what you pay depends on which side of the county line you live on: $52 a ton for McLennan County residents, $75 for everyone else. Residents get a certain amount free with proof of address. It closes early on Saturdays and all day Sunday, so timing matters. Here's the full rundown plus the closer transfer station.

Disposal sites in Waco

City of Waco Landfill

Municipal Landfill (Type 1)

City of Waco Solid Waste Services

11400 Old McGregor Rd, Waco, TX (Hwy 84 W → Wickson Rd exit) Directions

📞 (254) 299-2620

Hours
Mon–Fri8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
SundayClosed

Fees

  • McLennan County residents: $52.00 per ton
  • Outside McLennan County: $75.00 per ton
  • Residents can dispose of a set amount free with proof of residency — call (254) 299-2620 to confirm the current allowance
  • Note the early Saturday close (11:30 a.m.) — the most common wasted trip

Accepts: Household waste, Bulky items, Construction & demolition debris, Brush & yard waste

Won't take: Hazardous waste, Liquids

Reach it via Highway 84 west toward McGregor, then the Wickson Road exit. Bring proof of McLennan County residency or you'll pay the higher $75/ton out-of-county rate.

City of Waco Transfer Station

Transfer Station

City of Waco Solid Waste Services

6171 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX Directions

📞 (254) 299-2620

Closer to town than the landfill out on Old McGregor Road — usually the quicker option for a small residential load. Call to confirm hours and current fees.

Cobbs Recycling Center

Recycling Facility

City of Waco

2021 N 44th St, Waco, TX Directions

City recycling drop-off. Call to confirm accepted materials and hours.

City of Waco services

Bulk & brush curbside pickup

City Service

Waco collects bulky items and brush from the curb for residential customers on a schedule — often easier than the drive out Highway 84 for furniture and limbs. Check waco-texas.com or call (254) 299-2620 for your collection schedule and limits.

See every disposal site nearby: Landfills & dumps in Mclennan County →

Getting rid of something specific in Waco?

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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