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Austin, TX · official rules checked October 28, 2026

Dumps, landfills & transfer stations near Austin, TX

5 landfills and transfer stations and 19 recycling and special-waste drop-offs within 20 miles of Austin, from EPA records, plus the official local rules on hours, resident ID and fees.

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Official drop-off rules in Austin

Austin Recycle and Reuse Center (by appointment)

Austin's Recycle and Reuse Center, 2514 Business Center Drive, is by appointment only (book in the Austin Recycles app or online). It is free for Austin and Travis County residents except for tires; fees apply to non-residents.

It takes household hazardous waste (aerosols, automotive fluids and oil filters, car and household batteries, cleaning products, cooking oil, fluorescent bulbs, paint and thinners, pesticides, pool chemicals and propane cylinders) as well as other items for recycling or reuse. Businesses cannot drop off hazardous waste.

It does not take regular trash. To check a specific item, use the city's "What Do I Do With?" tool. Questions: (512) 974-4343.

Sources: City of Austin: Recycle and Reuse Center, City of Austin: What to do with batteries and other hard-to-recycle items. Checked October 28, 2026. Rules and fees change: confirm on the official page before you go.

Dump or dumpster: which is cheaper in Austin?

For a pickup load or two, hauling it yourself usually wins. Once a cleanout or remodel runs to several loads, a dumpster can cost less than your time, fuel and repeated gate fees.

Haul it yourself

Gate fee by weight, by load, or free for residents at some city sites

  • Official local rate: It is free for Austin and Travis County residents except for tires; fees apply to non-residents.
  • You need a truck or trailer, a way to cover and secure the load, and time for each round trip
  • Best for 1-2 pickup loads, yard waste, or single items like a mattress or appliance
  • Resident-only sites usually ask for ID or proof of address
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Rent a dumpster

One price delivery, haul-away and disposal together

  • Dropped at your driveway; you load at your own pace, then it's hauled away
  • Best for several pickup loads: a 15 yard holds about 4 pickup loads and a 20 yard about 6 (redbox+)
  • Weight limits and extra-ton fees vary by company, so compare quotes
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Pickup-load capacity: redbox+ Greensboro size guide. Dumpster prices are the ones local companies publish, collected on our city pages with a source link for each.

Sites within 20 miles of Austin

Sorted by straight-line distance from central Austin. Listings come from EPA and state records; a green "Listed by" link appears where an official city or county page names that address.

Landfills & transfer stations (5)

Hazardous waste, electronics & tires (3)

Scrap metal & yard waste (16)

Showing the 14 closest of 16. Search a ZIP in the finder for more.

Map: dumps and drop-offs near Austin


Interactive map of 22 sites

Pins use the coordinates in the EPA records. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What to do with special items

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All 994 sites in Texas

Facility data: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (DDRT) (downloaded October 28, 2026; EPA Data License) and EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) landfill data, which we use to drop landfills LMOP lists as closed. Each listing names the state or national source EPA compiled it from and that record's date where given. Search uses U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer centroids. Last checked October 28, 2026.

Rules and fees change, and not every site takes the public. Listings come from EPA and state agency records, not from the operators. Some sites accept only commercial haulers, residents, or certain materials, and hours change with holidays and weather. Call or check the operator's official page before you load the truck. Dumpster Price Map is independent and not affiliated with any facility or government agency. Spot an error? Tell us.

Austin dump FAQ

Where is the closest dump to Austin?

Measured from central Austin, the closest landfill or transfer station in EPA's data is Waste Management of Texas Austin Community Recycling & Disposal Facility (Austin), about 7.8 miles in a straight line. There are 5 landfills and transfer stations within 20 miles; check which ones accept the public before you go.

How much does the dump cost in Austin?

Per the official page we cite: It is free for Austin and Travis County residents except for tires; fees apply to non-residents. Fees differ by site and change, so check the operator's page or call before you load up.

Where can I take construction debris, tires or electronics near Austin?

Within 20 miles, EPA's data lists 1 C&D landfill, 0 C&D recyclers, 1 tire site, 3 electronics recyclers and 2 household hazardous waste sites. Use the filters above the list.

Should I rent a dumpster instead of going to the dump in Austin?

If you have more than a couple of pickup loads, a dumpster usually saves trips: redbox+ says a 15 yard holds about 4 pickup loads.