Austin Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

TDS Creedmoor's all-in cost with surcharges and fees runs well above the $60/ton base rate — operators report effective rates of $70⁠–⁠$80+/ton after TCEQ, fuel, environmental, RCR, and WWM charges are added

• Williamson County Landfill at ~$42/ton is historically the cheapest landfill in the Austin region — best for north-side loads (Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown)
• TDS Bee Cave at $40/cu yd is the cheapest transfer station for small to mid-size residential junk loads
• Clean concrete, rock, gravel, and asphalt are FREE at TDS Creedmoor — separate these from mixed loads to reduce your tonnage charge

Tile, shingles, roofing, concrete, and rock at TDS Bee Cave run $60/cu yd compared to $40/cu yd for standard household trash — always sort construction debris separately if routing to Bee Cave

Large brush loads at TDS Creedmoor switch to $30/ton with a 2-ton minimum — keep yard waste loads under 5.5 cubic yards to stay on the per-yard rate of $10/cu yd

Freon appliance removal is $40⁠–⁠$50 per unit at TDS facilities. Sofa sleepers at Bee Cave cost $80 each — double the regular sofa rate. Unsecured load penalties are $25⁠–⁠$35 per occurrence. These item-level surcharges make mattress and appliance jobs disproportionately expensive at Austin facilities compared to Houston and DFW.

Texas Disposal Systems is the dominant private hauler in the Austin market. The $60/ton base rate is just the starting point — add TCEQ state fee ($0.94/ton), fuel surcharge (monthly variable), environmental charge ($16 for small loads or $30 for large), RCR at 3.6%, and WWM at 14.5%. Your effective all-in rate runs significantly higher than the posted price. The upside: clean concrete, rock, gravel, asphalt, scrap metals, and large appliances (no Freon) are all FREE — sorting these from your mixed loads directly reduces your tonnage charges. Accepts credit cards, Android Pay, and Apple Pay at the gate.

Materials accepted: MSW, C&D, Green waste, Brush/logs/untreated lumber, Cardboard/paper ($1/cu yd, $5 min), Topsoil, Scrap metals (free), Large appliances without Freon (free), Clean concrete/rock/gravel/asphalt (free), Mattresses ($25 each), Box springs ($25 each), Sofas/recliners ($25 each), Tires ($2⁠–⁠$80 depending on size)

Documentation needed: Commercial account available — call (800) 375-8375; No account required for walk-in disposal

Surcharges: TCEQ state fee: $0.94/ton; Fuel surcharge: monthly variable; Environmental charge: $16/small load or $30/large load; RCR (Regulatory Cost Recovery): 3.6%; WWM (Waste Water Management): 14.5%; Unsecured load penalty: $35 (free tarp for pickups); Pull-off fee: $35 each; Mattresses: $25 each; Sofas/recliners: $25 each; Freon/compressor removal: $50 each

Volume-based pricing makes this the better choice for lighter residential junk loads compared to Creedmoor's per-ton system. At $40/cu yd for standard household trash, a half-truck load costs about $300 in disposal — factor this into your pricing for west Austin and Lakeway jobs. Mattresses cost $40 each here versus $25 at Creedmoor. Sofa sleepers are $80 each. Freon appliance removal is $40/unit. Sales tax applies to all services. Telephone poles and railroad ties NOT accepted. Saturday hours (8 AM – 3 PM) give you a weekend disposal option.

Materials accepted: Household trash, Wood, Plastic, Metal, Tile, Shingles, Roofing, Concrete, Rock, Dirt, Brush, Mattresses ($40 each), Box springs ($40 each), Sofas ($40 each), Sofa sleepers ($80 each), Refrigerators/Freezers/A/C ($40/unit), Tires ($10⁠–⁠$40 each), Vehicle batteries ($5/unit), Used oil ($2/gallon)

Documentation needed: No account required — commercial debris accepted at walk-in rates

Surcharges: Unsecured load penalty: $25; Rim on tire: additional $15 each; Sales tax applies to all services

Historically the cheapest landfill in the Austin region at roughly $42/ton — significantly less than TDS Creedmoor's all-in rate. Best for operators working north Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, and Leander. About 30 minutes from central Austin so the drive time only makes sense for north-side routes. Safety vests required — bring your own or purchase at the gate for $5.31. Saturday hours (7 AM – noon) are limited but available.

Materials accepted: MSW, C&D, Brush, General commercial and residential waste

Documentation needed: Commercial account recommended — call (512) 759-8881

Surcharges: Pull-off fee: $30; Safety vest purchase: $5.31 at gate

Family-owned since 1948. Accepts all ferrous and non-ferrous metals, electronics, and exotic alloys. Commercial pickup and container rental available for operators running consistent metal volume. Located on the 290 East corridor near the Austin Community Landfill — combine your dump run and scrap drop in one trip.

BBB A+ rated. Located near the TDS Creedmoor landfill corridor on FM 812 — combine your south Austin dump run with a scrap metal drop. Saturday hours (8 AM – 2:30 PM) are a valuable weekend option. Accepts catalytic converters, which other yards may not.