Dumps & Landfills

Travis County dumps, landfills and drop-offs

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

Good to know

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

Do you need to be a Travis County resident?

  • Austin Community Landfill: Takes hand-unload and pull-off customers as well as commercial haulers; no residency requirement stated.
  • Texas Disposal Systems Landfill: Open to the general public (citizens' drop-off for car, pickup and SUV loads); no residency requirement stated.
  • Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center: Free for Austin and Travis County residents (except tires); fees apply to people who don't live in Austin or Travis County. Businesses can't drop off hazardous waste (call (512) 974-4335).

Where can I take household hazardous waste?

  • Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center: Open by appointment only; Austin and Travis County residents book through the Austin Recycles app or the City's online scheduler. Appointments can't be changed, only cancelled and rebooked. The City's pages don't list opening hours.

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?

  • Texas Disposal Systems Landfill (landfill): Mattresses, sofas, recliners: $25.00 each; box springs with coils: $25.00 each; Tires off rim: small tires $2.00-$8.00 each; 15 to 48 inch $8.00-$80.00 each; larger than 48 inch and tires on rims vary; shredded or quartered $60.00 per cubic yard
  • Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center (hazardous waste drop-off): Free for Austin and Travis County residents, except tires; Tires: $6 per tire (center page); the City's HHW page lists $6 each for 19 inches or smaller and $7 each for 20 inches or larger

Getting rid of something specific?