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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 Commercial per-ton rates unpublished — call (915) 621-6705.

Last updated: Mar 2026

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$16/load – unknown/ton

Typical dump fee range

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Fee basis

Flat rate under 1 ton; per ton over 1 ton (unpublished)

Common materials

MSWC&DYard WasteTiresE-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.

Facilities listed

Under 1 ton

$16/load

TX avg MSW

$45.15/ton

Updated

Mar 2026

Typical Costs in El Paso

Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.

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MSW (Household Junk)

$16/load (under 1 ton); per-ton rate unpublished

$16 flat (under 1 ton)

Basis: Per truckload or per ton

infoGreater 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).

1Call both Greater El Paso Landfill and Camino Real for competing quotes — rates are not published at either facility

2The $16/truckload flat rate for loads under 1 ton is the cheapest light-load disposal in Texas — use for single-item pickups

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C&D (Construction Debris)

Unpublished — call for rates

Call for minimums

Basis: Per ton

infoC&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.

1C&D manifests required at Greater El Paso Landfill — complete before arriving or your load may be delayed

2Camino Real accepts concrete, asphalt, and clean fill — may offer lower rates for clean inert materials

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Scrap Metal & Recycling

Market rates (paid to you)

No minimum

Basis: Per pound

infoEl 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.

1Separate all metals on-truck during every job — El Paso scrap markets pay competitive rates for copper and aluminum

2Pull appliance compressors, copper pipe, and aluminum before heading to the landfill

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Surcharges & Restrictions

Double rate for uncovered loads at Camino Real

Per-load penalties

Basis: Per load

infoCamino 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.

1Always tarp loads — Camino Real doubles the rate for uncovered loads with zero exceptions

2Obtain City of El Paso hauler permit before first job — required under Municipal Code Chapter 9.04, Article VII

Facilities in El Paso

Recommended facilities first, then additional options.

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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

MSWC&D debrisHousehold hazardous waste (designated areas)TiresE-wastePaintUsed oil

Rate

$16/truckload (under 1 ton); commercial per-ton rate not published — call (915) 621-6705

$16 flat (under 1 ton)

Hours

Mon–Sat 7AM–4PM, closed Sundays and federal holidays

Area

2300 Darrington Road, Clint, TX 79836

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.

Scrap Metal Yards — El Paso Area

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

Ferrous metalsNon-ferrous metals (copper, brass, aluminum)AppliancesConstruction scrap

Rate

Market rates — call for current daily pricing

No minimum

Hours

Varies by yard

Area

Multiple locations along I-10 corridor in El Paso

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.

Rules & Restrictions

Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.

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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.

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C&D loads at Greater El Paso Landfill require manifests — prepare documentation before arriving.

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Camino Real Landfill charges DOUBLE for uncovered loads — no exceptions. Mandatory cash/check deposit at scale entrance. Random inspections on all loads.

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Citizen Collection Stations are residential ONLY — commercial haulers explicitly excluded. Do not attempt to use these for commercial disposal.

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Hauler permit application: elpasotexas.gov/assets/Documents/CoEP/Environmental-Services/Hauler-Permit/Hauler-permit-application.pdf

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All loads must be tarped per Texas state law. Both facilities enforce this — Camino Real doubles the rate for non-compliance.

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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.

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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.

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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 Tips

Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Dump Fees in El Paso: FAQ

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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