Dumps & landfills in Hidalgo County, TX
We list 24 places in Hidalgo County, TX where you can drop off waste: 2 landfills and 1 transfer station or drop-off center, plus recyclers for other materials. McAllen is the biggest town in Hidalgo County. For 2 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (2)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (1)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (21)
County rules
- Edinburg landfill: all loads must be covered or tarped; uncovered loads incur a 15% surcharge on the load fee. Source
Landfills in Hidalgo County
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm … City residents: household waste, brush, appliances, yard trimmings: Free with proof of residencyHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTiresAppliances
- La Gloria Ranch Landfill Landfill
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Hidalgo County
- Crushed glass: 2 cents per poundFurniture & bulky itemsElectronicsTiresAppliancesMattresses
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Hidalgo County
- Alamo Metal Recycling Scrap metal yard
- Alton Scrap Metal Scrap metal yard
- Alvarez Auto Sales & Recycling Center Scrap metal yard
- Ecorec Rio Grande Valley INC Scrap metal yard
- G3 Scrap Metal LLC Scrap metal yard
- Garcia's Metals and Cans Scrap metal yard
- Greco Recycling LLC Scrap metal yard
- H&A Metal Recyclers Scrap metal yard
- La Blanca Recycling Center Scrap metal yard
- Lozano's Junk Yard Scrap metal yard
- Mayal LLC Scrap metal yard
- Metals Recycling LLC Scrap metal yard
- Mission Metal Recycling Scrap metal yard
- Old Shine Metals LLC Scrap metal yard
- Pablo's Scrap Metal & Used Auto Parts Scrap metal yard
- Rg Recycling Center Scrap metal yard
- Rocha's Recycling Scrap metal yard
- Texas International Recycling Scrap metal yard
- Trevino's Recycling Center Scrap metal yard
- Wilkinson Jim Iron & Metal INC Scrap metal yard
- Wilkinson Ray Iron & Metal INC Scrap metal yard
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Hidalgo County?
City of Edinburg Landfill (Edinburg), McAllen Recycling Center (citizen drop-off) (McAllen) and La Gloria Ranch Landfill (Edinburg) take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Hidalgo County?
We list 2 active landfills in Hidalgo County: City of Edinburg Landfill and La Gloria Ranch Landfill.
How much does the dump cost in Hidalgo County?
City of Edinburg Landfill: city residents: household waste, brush, appliances, yard trimmings Free with proof of residency; McAllen Recycling Center (citizen drop-off): crushed glass 2 cents per pound. Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Hidalgo County?
McAllen Recycling Center (citizen drop-off) is for residents only. Proof needed: City of McAllen residents for bulky drop-off (proof type not stated); e-waste and shredding open to non-residents.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Hidalgo County?
See the pages for electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Hidalgo County below.
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