Dallas Dump Guide: McCommas Bluff Landfill and City Transfer Stations

Who dumps free

According to the city's Dallas Landfill and Transfer Stations page, there's no charge for Dallas residents in passenger cars, station wagons, pickups and trailers less than 15 feet long hauling their own waste from their homes. You need a current, valid driver's license, plus proof of Dallas residency: either a Dallas address on the license or a current Dallas water bill.

Loads with loose material must be covered. The city charges a $40 uncovered-load fee at McCommas Bluff. See tarping an open bed.

Checked October 2026. Hours, fees, residency rules and accepted items change, sometimes with little notice. Call the site or check its official page before you load up.

Sites and hours

• McCommas Bluff Landfill, 5100 Youngblood Road, (214) 670-0977. Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sunday. Takes household waste, brush, furniture, appliances (refrigerants removed), tires and resident electronics.
• Northwest (Bachman) Transfer Station, 9500 Harry Hines Blvd., (214) 670-6161. Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open to residents and small commercial customers.
• Northeast (Fair Oaks) Transfer Station, 7677 Fair Oaks Ave., (214) 670-6126. Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents only.
• Southwest (Westmoreland) Transfer Station, 4610 S. Westmoreland Road, (214) 670-1927. Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents only.

Note the short weekday window at Fair Oaks and Westmoreland: two hours in the morning. Saturdays are the main resident day at those two sites.

Tires and other limits

Every Dallas site lists the same tire rule: a limit of 6 tires per year from Dallas residents, no larger than 25 inches in diameter. The transfer stations also take recyclables, scrap metal and resident electronics. For chemicals, the city points residents to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center. See household hazardous waste.

Commercial and non-resident rates

If you don't qualify for the free resident drop-off, you pay the commercial rate. The McCommas Bluff page lists a gate rate of $43.60 per ton, plus a $2 per ton environmental fee and a $2 per ton processing fee for loads paid individually by cash, check or card. The city's FY 2026-27 rate changes page shows an approved gate rate of $45.78 per ton for FY 2026-27. It says fee changes take effect October 1, 2026, but the landfill page still showed $43.60 when we checked, so confirm at the scale. The same rate page lists the Bachman Transfer Station commercial gate rate at $71.28 per ton.

Estimate a weight-based bill with the dump fee calculator, and see what a scale ticket lists.

Dallas Dump Guide FAQ

Is the Dallas dump free for residents?

Yes, for Dallas residents hauling their own household waste in a car, station wagon, pickup or trailer under 15 feet, with a valid license and proof of Dallas residency.

Where is the Dallas landfill?

McCommas Bluff Landfill is at 5100 Youngblood Road. It's open Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

How many tires can I take to the Dallas landfill?

The city lists a limit of 6 tires per year for Dallas residents, each no larger than 25 inches in diameter.

What does McCommas Bluff charge commercial customers?

The landfill page listed $43.60 per ton plus $2 environmental and $2 processing fees. The city's FY 2026-27 rate page shows $45.78 per ton for the new fiscal year. Confirm at the scale house.

Do I need to cover my load?

Yes. Loose loads must be covered, and the landfill charges $40 for an uncovered load.

The bottom line

Bring your license and a water bill, tarp the load, and aim for Saturday if you're headed to Fair Oaks or Westmoreland. Nearby options: Arlington Landfill and Fort Worth drop-off stations.

Gear for your dump run

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• AmazonCommercial heavy-duty 16-mil poly tarp: Covers the load so nothing blows out on the highway, and helps you avoid the uncovered-load fee many sites charge.
• Rhino USA 1-inch ratchet tie-down straps (4-pack): Holds the tarp and bulky items like furniture in place in a pickup bed or trailer.
• Wells Lamont 3300 leather-palm work gloves: Most drop-off sites are self-unload, so protect your hands from splinters, nails and sharp edges.