Dumps NearbyDumps & landfills in Hays County, TX
In Hays County, TX you can take waste to 7 sites we know of (3 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 3 hazardous waste drop-offs). San Marcos is the biggest town in Hays County. For 3 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Transfer stations & drop-off centers (3)Household hazardous waste (1)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (3)
County rules
- Hays County does not offer trash pickup; the county recycling and solid waste centers in Wimberley and Driftwood serve rural residents without home trash or recycling service. Source
- Household hazardous waste cannot go to the rural centers; take it to the HHW facility on East Hopkins Street in San Marcos, open to all Hays County residents. Source
Upcoming collection days
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026: Hays County Solid Waste Collection Event (both county centers closed that day) Source
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Hays County
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Household trash: $18 per cubic yard ($3 minimum)Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Household trash: $18 per cubic yard ($3 minimum)Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Recycling Center (RECY) Recycling center
Household hazardous waste in Hays County
- Hours: Fri: 12 pm to 3:30 pm …
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Hays County
- Browder Recycling Scrap metal yard
- Green Guy Recycling Scrap metal yard
- Pgm of Texas Scrap metal yard
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Hays County?
Hays County Recycling and Solid Waste Center - Driftwood (Driftwood) and Hays County Transfer Station (Wimberley) take household trash or bulky items.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Hays County?
Household hazardous waste goes to City of San Marcos Household Hazardous Waste Drop - Off Site, Hays County Recycling and Solid Waste Center - Driftwood and Hays County Transfer Station.
How much does the dump cost in Hays County?
Hays County Recycling and Solid Waste Center - Driftwood: household trash $18 per cubic yard ($3 minimum); Hays County Transfer Station: household trash $18 per cubic yard ($3 minimum). Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Hays County?
City of San Marcos Household Hazardous Waste Drop - Off Site, Hays County Recycling and Solid Waste Center - Driftwood and Hays County Transfer Station are for residents only. Proof needed: Proof of residency required.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Hays County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, construction debris and scrap metal in Hays County below.
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