Dallas-Fort Worth Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Private Republic and WM facilities run toward the high end without a negotiated account — McCommas Bluff at $38.80/ton + $2 environmental fee is the price floor

• McCommas Bluff (City of Dallas) at ~$38.80/ton is the cheapest municipal rate in DFW
• Grand Prairie Sanitary Landfill at $40/ton is the second-cheapest option with Saturday hours
• Dallas residents with proof of address get FREE disposal at McCommas Bluff for passenger vehicles

Fort Worth C&D Landfill (Waste Connections) is the only dedicated Type IV C&D facility in DFW — accepts brush, logs, clean lumber, shingles, drywall, and concrete but NO whole tires, appliances, or MSW

Brush and logs accepted at Fort Worth C&D if under 6 inches in diameter — keep loads separate from treated lumber to avoid MSW surcharges

McCommas Bluff tipper fee is $100/load for large loads requiring the facility's tipper — factor this into full-truckload pricing. Fort Worth C&D charges $17 for a hard hat and $11 for a vest if you don't bring your own PPE.

Widely recognized as the cheapest landfill in the DFW region and sets the competitive pricing floor for all of North Texas. The 5:00 AM opening and 8:00 PM close on weekdays gives you the longest dump window of any DFW facility — ideal for late-afternoon runs after other sites close. Dallas residents with a TX DL and Dallas address get FREE disposal for passenger vehicles. $40 fine for uncovered loads — keep tarps on every truck. E-waste collection available on-site for recycling.

Materials accepted: MSW, C&D, Green waste, E-waste, Tires (residents: up to 6 free; commercial: call), Appliances

Documentation needed: Commercial account recommended — call (214) 670-0977; Dallas residents: TX DL with Dallas address or current Dallas water bill for free disposal

Surcharges: Uncovered load penalty: $40 per occurrence; Tipper fee: $100/load for large loads; Freon appliance handling: $80 via 311 Special Collection

At $40/ton, Grand Prairie is just $1.20 more than McCommas Bluff and much better positioned for operators working Arlington, Grand Prairie, Irving, and mid-cities routes. Grand Prairie residents get 5 free loads per year with a water bill and photo ID. Important: city ordinance requires all MSW generated within Grand Prairie to go to this landfill, and commercial haulers need a franchise agreement from city council. Call (972) 237-8151 before sending trucks if you're hauling from GP addresses.

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

Documentation needed: Commercial haulers may need franchise agreement from Grand Prairie city council; Residents: water bill + photo ID for 5 free loads/year

Surcharges: Loads from pickup hauling a trailer count as 2 loads; Additional resident loads after 5 free: $10 each

This is the only dedicated Type IV (C&D-only) landfill in DFW — accepts ONLY construction and demolition debris. No MSW, no whole tires, no appliances, no bulk liquids. PPE is mandatory: hard hats, safety vests, and safety glasses required on-site. If you didn't bring PPE, they sell hard hats for $17 and vests for $11 at the gate. Smart operators sort C&D loads from residential junk and route the construction debris here instead of paying MSW rates at McCommas Bluff.

Operating since 1909 — the largest open-to-public recycling center in the Southwest. Accepts both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, electronics, and even solar panels. Cash and ATM payouts on-site. Commercial container service available (20⁠–⁠60 yard) for high-volume operators. Route all your DFW metal here — the prices are consistently competitive, the Saturday hours give you weekend drop-off flexibility, and the location near I-45 is accessible from most DFW routes.