City of Galveston Transfer Station
5515 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX
Some details for this site could not be confirmed from official sources (hours, fees). Call ahead before you go.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. |
| Thursday | 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. |
| Friday | 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 to 11:45 a.m. (from an undated city flyer; no current city page gives hours). Call Public Works at (409) 797-3630 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Furniture and bulky items
- Construction debris
- Shingles
Not accepted
- Appliances with Freon
- Tires
- Household hazardous waste
- Paint
- Concrete and asphalt
Takes building and roofing materials, auto parts and items that won't fit in the trash cart. Not accepted: paint, gasoline, kerosene, concrete, tires, combustible materials, Freon appliances and compressed aerosol cans. No fee schedule is published. In April 2026 the city ran a free drop-off at the transfer station (April 15-30) for residents with a current City of Galveston utility bill and photo ID. Tires, used motor oil, antifreeze and Freon-free appliances go to the city's Eco-Center (Galveston Recycle Center), 702 61st Street, 77551, (409) 797-3958: staff 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily, 24-hour recycling drop-off, and proof of residency (e.g. driver's license) needed for tires and oils. TCEQ lists the transfer station at 5515 Port Industrial Blvd, 77554; city pages say 5515 Harborside Drive. The phone number is the Public Works line.
Who can use it
City of Galveston residents: a current water bill matching a current valid driver's license or photo ID is required. One trip per month, up to 1,000 pounds. Businesses pay a fee.
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