Can I take a mattress to the dump in Texas?

Yes — most Texas landfills and transfer stations accept mattresses as bulky items, usually at the standard gate rate or minimum fee.

Can I throw away paint at a Texas landfill?

Generally no. Liquid paint is hazardous waste at nearly every gate. Dry it out completely or take it to a household-hazardous-waste collection event or facility.

Do Texas dumps take tires?

It varies — many facilities take a limited number of tires for an extra per-tire fee, and many prohibit them entirely. Call the facility first.

Most landfills and many transfer stations accept concrete and inert material, often at a different rate than household trash. Heavy loads are usually billed by the ton.

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