Dumps & Landfills

Denton County dumps, landfills and drop-offs

5 public places to drop off trash, bulky items and hazardous waste in Denton County, Texas. Checked against official sources on November 2, 2026.

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How much does it cost to use the dump in Denton County?

Do you need to be a Denton County resident?

  • Camelot Landfill: Resident programs only confirmed: Hickory Creek residents (current bill and driver's license with a Hickory Creek address); Carrollton residential customers (Texas driver's license plus City of Carrollton water bill with matching address; commercial customers not eligible) and Lewisville residents whose curbside trash provider is Republic (current water bill and driver's license with matching address). Commercial solid waste is not allowed under the Lewisville program, and the landfill may refuse any load.
  • Denton Municipal Landfill: Residents and businesses. The resident gate rate requires a City of Denton utility bill and driver's license; every driver needs a valid driver's license or state-issued ID. Charge accounts are for customers with at least 20 loads a month.
  • Hillshire Drop-off Station (North Service Center): City of Fort Worth residents with an active city solid waste account. Household garbage, bulk, brush/yard waste and small home repair waste need a driver's license and a Fort Worth water bill dated within 6 months, both with the same address. Recyclables and household hazardous waste need either a driver's license or a current water bill; apartment residents may bring only recyclables and HHW. No commercial, landlord/rental-property or out-of-city waste; you must come yourself.
  • Residential Convenience Center: City of Lewisville residents only; bring a valid driver's license with a Lewisville address.
  • ReUse Store & Home Chemical Collection: City of Denton residents only.

Where can I take household hazardous waste?

  • Hillshire Drop-off Station (North Service Center): Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
  • Residential Convenience Center: Household hazardous waste by appointment only, when slots are available: Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 to 11 a.m. (one car per 10-minute block), and one Saturday a month (four cars per 10-minute block; the city's HHW page lists 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., its FAQ lists 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Book with the city's online HHW appointment sign-up form.
  • ReUse Store & Home Chemical Collection: Drop-off Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Curbside collection can be scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Customer Service at (940) 349-8700.

Is the dump open on Sunday?

No. None of the sites with published hours open on Sundays, and most close on public holidays too.

Where can I take a mattress or tires?

Getting rid of something specific?