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El Paso Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators

City landfill at $16/truckload for loads under 1 ton. Commercial per-ton rates unpublished — call (915) 621-6705.

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Last updated: Mar 2026

At a Glance

Fee range

$16/load – unknown/ton

Flat rate under 1 ton; per ton over 1 ton (unpublished)

Facilities listed
4
Under 1 ton
$16/load
TX avg MSW
$45.15/ton
Updated
Mar 2026
  • MSW
  • C&D
  • Yard Waste
  • Tires
  • E-Waste

Biggest cost trap: The Greater El Paso Landfill charges $16/truckload for loads under 1 ton but does NOT publish the per-ton rate for heavier loads. Operators must call (915) 621-6705 before pricing any job — guessing the rate risks losing money on every load.

Disposal costs

Typical Costs in El Paso

Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.

MSW (Household Junk)

$16/load (under 1 ton); per-ton rate unpublished

Minimum
$16 flat (under 1 ton)
Basis
Per truckload or per ton
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Greater El Paso Landfill: $16/truckload flat for loads under 1 ton. Commercial loads over 1 ton charged per ton at a rate not published online — call (915) 621-6705. Camino Real Landfill (Waste Connections, Sunland Park NM) also does not publish per-ton rates — call (575) 589-9440. Texas state average MSW is $45.15/ton (EREF 2024).

  • Call both Greater El Paso Landfill and Camino Real for competing quotes — rates are not published at either facility
  • The $16/truckload flat rate for loads under 1 ton is the cheapest light-load disposal in Texas — use for single-item pickups

C&D (Construction Debris)

Unpublished — call for rates

Minimum
Call for minimums
Basis
Per ton
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C&D rates are not published at either El Paso-area facility. Greater El Paso Landfill accepts C&D with required manifests. Camino Real in Sunland Park, NM also accepts C&D, concrete, asphalt, and clean fill. C&D loads at the city landfill require manifests per Municipal Code.

  • C&D manifests required at Greater El Paso Landfill — complete before arriving or your load may be delayed
  • Camino Real accepts concrete, asphalt, and clean fill — may offer lower rates for clean inert materials

Scrap Metal & Recycling

Market rates (paid to you)

Minimum
No minimum
Basis
Per pound
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El Paso has multiple scrap yards along the I-10 corridor. Separate copper, brass, aluminum, and steel from every load before disposal. At unknown per-ton disposal rates, metal diversion is especially important for margin protection.

  • Separate all metals on-truck during every job — El Paso scrap markets pay competitive rates for copper and aluminum
  • Pull appliance compressors, copper pipe, and aluminum before heading to the landfill

Surcharges & Restrictions

Double rate for uncovered loads at Camino Real

Minimum
Per-load penalties
Basis
Per load
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Camino Real Landfill charges DOUBLE for uncovered loads with no exceptions. Mandatory cash or check deposit at scale house upon entrance. All loads subject to random inspections. Greater El Paso Landfill does not accept PCBs, gasoline, antifreeze, motor oil, lead-acid batteries, liquid waste, or radioactive materials. City hauler permit required under Municipal Code Chapter 9.04.

  • Always tarp loads — Camino Real doubles the rate for uncovered loads with zero exceptions
  • Obtain City of El Paso hauler permit before first job — required under Municipal Code Chapter 9.04, Article VII

Local guide

Facilities in El Paso

Recommended facilities first, then additional options.

Top recommended (2)

Greater El Paso Landfill (Clint Landfill)

Primary city-owned MSW landfill — $16/load under 1 ton, per-ton rates for heavier commercial loads

  • MSW
  • C&D debris
  • Household hazardous waste (designated areas)
  • Tires
  • E-waste
  • Paint
  • Used oil
Rate
$16/truckload (under 1 ton); commercial per-ton rate not published — call (915) 621-6705
Minimum
$16 flat (under 1 ton)
Hours
Mon–Sat 7AM–4PM, closed Sundays and federal holidays
Area
2300 Darrington Road, Clint, TX 79836
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City-operated Type I MSW landfill. ~51% capacity (Aug 2023) with ~10 years remaining. $20M expansion (6 new cells, 65 acres) expected 2026 completion. 1,500⁠–⁠2,000 tons/day volume. Hauler permit required per Municipal Code Chapter 9.04. C&D manifests required. Does NOT accept PCBs, gasoline, antifreeze, motor oil, lead-acid batteries, liquid waste, hazardous waste, or radioactive materials.

Materials accepted: MSW, C&D debris, HHW (designated areas), Tires, E-waste, Paint, Used oil

Documentation needed: City of El Paso hauler permit (Municipal Code 9.04, Article VII); C&D manifests for construction/demolition loads; Declare vehicle types, waste types, and waste origin on application

Surcharges: Loads under 1 ton: $16 flat; Loads over 1 ton: per-ton rate not published

Scrap Metal Yards — El Paso Area

Get paid for metals instead of paying disposal — multiple yards along I-10 corridor

  • Ferrous metals
  • Non-ferrous metals (copper, brass, aluminum)
  • Appliances
  • Construction scrap
Rate
Market rates — call for current daily pricing
Minimum
No minimum
Hours
Varies by yard
Area
Multiple locations along I-10 corridor in El Paso
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El Paso has a robust scrap market. Separate copper, brass, aluminum, and steel from every load before disposal. Even at unknown per-ton disposal rates, metal diversion provides direct revenue plus avoided tipping fees. Valid government-issued photo ID required at all yards.

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Camino Real Environmental Center

Private alternative across NM state line — Waste Connections operated, 480-acre facility

  • Household garbage
  • Commercial waste
  • C&D debris
  • Concrete & asphalt
  • Yard waste
  • Clean fill/soil
  • Tires
  • Appliances
  • Farm/agricultural waste
Rate
Not published — call (575) 589-9440
Minimum
Not published
Hours
Mon–Sat (hours vary — call to confirm); closed Sundays and major holidays
Area
1000 Camino Real Blvd, Sunland Park, NM 88063 (across state line)
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Waste Connections subsidiary. ALL loads must be covered — uncovered loads charged DOUBLE with no exceptions. Mandatory cash or check deposit at scale upon entrance. All loads subject to random inspections. Special waste inquiries: SpecialWaste4100@wcnx.org. Credit application available on Waste Connections website. Located across the NM state line — factor in any cross-state regulatory considerations.

El Paso Citizen Collection Stations (5 locations)

FREE residential drop-off — NOT available to commercial haulers

  • Bulky items
  • Yard waste
  • Construction materials (limited)
  • Tires
  • Electronics
  • Paint
  • Used oil
Rate
Free for El Paso residential utility customers
Hours
Varies by location — check elpasotexas.gov/environmental-services
Area
5 locations across El Paso (Bud Rusell, Falcon, Fred Gomez, Homestead, Westside)
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FREE for City of El Paso residential utility customers only. Commercial haulers are explicitly excluded. Useful to know when advising homeowner customers — they may compare your price to free self-hauling. Your value proposition is speed, convenience, and heavy lifting.

Operations

Rules & Restrictions

Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.

Common Restrictions

  • City of El Paso hauler permit required under Municipal Code Chapter 9.04, Article VII for all commercial waste hauling. Application requires declaring vehicle types, waste types, and waste origin.
  • C&D loads at Greater El Paso Landfill require manifests — prepare documentation before arriving.
  • Camino Real Landfill charges DOUBLE for uncovered loads — no exceptions. Mandatory cash/check deposit at scale entrance. Random inspections on all loads.
  • Citizen Collection Stations are residential ONLY — commercial haulers explicitly excluded. Do not attempt to use these for commercial disposal.

Documentation Required

  • Hauler permit application: elpasotexas.gov/assets/Documents/CoEP/Environmental-Services/Hauler-Permit/Hauler-permit-application.pdf
  • All loads must be tarped per Texas state law. Both facilities enforce this — Camino Real doubles the rate for non-compliance.

Local Quirks

  • Neither El Paso disposal facility publishes per-ton commercial rates online. You MUST call for pricing before estimating any job. Use the $16/truckload flat rate for loads under 1 ton as a baseline.
  • Greater El Paso Landfill is ~51% full with ~10 years remaining. A $20M expansion is expected to complete in 2026, adding 6 new cells across 65 acres.
  • Camino Real is in Sunland Park, New Mexico — across the state line. NM regulations may apply. Waste Connections operates it as a subsidiary (El Paso Disposal LP).

Cost-saving guides

Cost-Saving Tips

Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.

Sorting Strategy

  • Separate metals from every load and sell to El Paso-area scrap yards. Copper, brass, and aluminum generate meaningful revenue and reduce your disposal tonnage. Pull appliance compressors and copper pipe before heading to the landfill.

  • Route reusable furniture and appliances to local donation centers (Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity). At unknown per-ton rates, every item diverted eliminates an unpredictable disposal cost.

  • For loads under 1 ton, the city landfill $16 flat rate is the cheapest disposal in Texas. Batch single-item pickups and light loads to maximize this flat-rate advantage.

Timing Strategy

  • Greater El Paso Landfill opens at 7AM — arrive early to avoid mid-day heat and afternoon queues in the desert climate.

  • Avoid Saturdays if possible — residential traffic peaks. Weekday mornings are consistently the fastest windows.

Routing Strategy

  • Greater El Paso Landfill (Clint) is the primary disposal option. Camino Real (Sunland Park, NM) is the alternative for far-west El Paso jobs or when the city landfill is closed.

  • For C&D jobs, compare rates between both facilities — neither publishes, so call for quotes on each load type.

FAQ

What is the cheapest place to dump junk in El Paso?

The Greater El Paso Landfill charges $16/truckload for loads under 1 ton — the cheapest light-load disposal in Texas. For heavier commercial loads, the per-ton rate is not published online. Call (915) 621-6705 for current commercial pricing. Camino Real Environmental Center in Sunland Park, NM (Waste Connections) is the private alternative — also unpublished rates, call (575) 589-9440. Texas state average MSW tipping fee is $45.15/ton (EREF 2024) as a reference point for negotiations.

Do I need a permit for junk removal in El Paso?

Yes. The City of El Paso requires a hauler permit under Municipal Code Chapter 9.04, Article VII for all commercial waste hauling. The application requires declaring vehicle types, waste types, and waste origin. Download the application at elpasotexas.gov under Environmental Services. C&D loads also require manifests. All loads must be tarped per Texas state law. Obtain your permit before your first job — operating without one risks fines and being turned away at the landfill.

What are the dump hours in El Paso?

Greater El Paso Landfill: Monday through Saturday 7AM–4PM, closed Sundays and federal holidays. Camino Real Environmental Center: hours vary by source (Mon–Sat, typically 7:30AM–4PM or 8AM–3PM) — call (575) 589-9440 to confirm current hours. Closed Sundays and major holidays. Citizen Collection Stations (residential only): hours vary by location. Plan your last dump run to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing at either facility.

Can I dump across the state line at Camino Real in New Mexico?

Yes. Camino Real Environmental Center in Sunland Park, NM (1000 Camino Real Blvd, (575) 589-9440) is operated by Waste Connections and accepts waste from the El Paso area. It is a 480-acre MSW landfill with recycling center. Critical rules: all loads must be covered or you are charged double with no exceptions. Mandatory cash or check deposit at scale upon entrance. Contact Waste Connections for commercial account setup and rate negotiation.

Are El Paso Citizen Collection Stations free for junk removal operators?

No. The five El Paso Citizen Collection Stations (Bud Russell, Falcon, Fred Gomez, Homestead, Westside) are free but restricted to City of El Paso residential utility customers only. Commercial haulers are explicitly excluded. When quoting homeowners near these stations, be aware they may compare your price to free self-hauling. Your value proposition is speed, convenience, heavy lifting, and handling items the stations may not accept.

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