Abilene Regional Landfill

Abilene Regional Landfill sits off FM3034 just outside Abilene and is where the city and surrounding areas bring trash that needs to be buried. Big trucks and trailers use this place, so expect a working, industrial feel rather than anything tidy. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality oversees facilities like this, and in a state this large it’s common for residents to travel a ways to reach a regional site.

There’s a booth and a scale at the entrance - landfills of this type generally charge tipping fees by weight, so vehicles are weighed. Pull up to the booth, then follow the flow of traffic to the active dumping area; heavy equipment and gravel roads are part of the scene, so take it slow. The property is large with visible landfill cells and berms, lots of dirt, and dusty when dry. Weekends and spring cleanup can back things up, with lines that sometimes extend toward the road.