Temple Landfill

Be sure to bring your identification to show where the waste was generated.

• • If you are a Temple resident and have a pickup load or less of general household cleanup, you may bring your current water utility bill* showing your residential garbage rate for 1 free dump per month. This does not include any type of remodeling, demolition, building, or roofing materials or anything over a pickup load.
  • (*NOTE: If you pay your bill online, please visit our Solid Waste office at 2611 E Ave H to obtain a copy before proceeding to the landfill.  Office hours are M-F from 8 am to 5 pm)
  • If you are not a Temple resident, the minimum charge to dispose of a load is $16.47.
• All loads must be fully covered and tarped or an additional fee of $20 will be assessed.
• A safety vest MUST be worn while in the landfill. You may wear your own safety vest, or one may be purchased at the Scalehouse for $10.83.
• Accepted methods of payment are:
• Cash
• Check
• Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover only)

The Temple Landfill is located at 706 Landfill Road which can be found at the end of East Avenue H on the east side of Loop 363. See the map for reference.

• City of Temple residents may take one pickup load of general household waste per month to the landfill for “free” to the resident
• Resident must show his/her water utility bill showing garbage rate (NOTE: If you pay your water bill online, please visit our Solid Waste office at 2611 E. Ave H to obtain a copy before proceeding to the landfill. Office hours are M-F, 8 am to 5 pm)
• Personal identification must match the water utility bill 
• Water utility bill must be dated within the past 60 days
• Load must be NO more than the capacity of a pickup load or less
• Must not include remodeling, roofing, construction, building or demolition materials
• Individuals unloading materials must wear a reflective safety vest.
• All loads must be fully covered and tarped or an additional fee of $20 will be assessed.