Bell County dumps, landfills and drop-offs
2 public places to drop off trash, bulky items in Bell County, Texas. Checked against official sources on November 2, 2026.
- Call for hours March 8 to October 31, 2026: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. November 1, 2026 to March 14, 2027: 7 a.m.... Non-residents: $58.24 minimum per load, plus $0.94 State Fee Checked Nov 2, 2026
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Transfer station
Killeen Transfer Station
12200 State Highway 195, Killeen, TX 76549
Also takes: Furniture and bulky items, Mattresses, Appliances, Appliances with Freon, Tires and 7 more
Call for hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Sunday and the 4th Saturday of eac... Utility customers: $80.00 per ton, minimum $4.00 per 100 pounds (before tax) Checked Nov 2, 2026
Good to know
How much does it cost to use the dump in Bell County?
- Temple Landfill: Non-residents: $58.24 minimum per load, plus $0.94 State Fee
- Killeen Transfer Station: Utility customers: $80.00 per ton, minimum $4.00 per 100 pounds (before tax)
Do you need to be a Bell County resident?
- Temple Landfill: Open to non-residents (minimum charge applies). Temple residents get one free dump a month with a current water utility bill showing the residential garbage rate. Bring ID showing where the waste was generated.
- Killeen Transfer Station: City of Killeen solid waste utility customers (residential or commercial, for waste from the property with City service) pay the utility rate: bring a valid ID and a current City of Killeen water bill showing active solid waste service at every visit. Anyone else pays the non-utility rate. Waste from Fort Hood is not accepted without prior approval from the City Manager.
Where can I take household hazardous waste?
None of the sites listed here take paint, chemicals or other hazardous waste. See the hazardous waste guide for the nearest options.
Where can I take a mattress or tires?
- Killeen Transfer Station (transfer station): Residential utility customers: up to 500 pounds of qualifying waste and up to four mattresses per calendar month free (primary residence only); each 100 pounds over 500 costs $4.00. Freon appliances, tires, unsecured loads and A/C units are not covered; Mattress or box spring processing (non-resident and commercial): $20.00 each; Tires (FY 2027 fee sheet): car/truck tires $4.00 each; semi tires $13.00 each; farm tractor tires $30.00 each