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Copperas Cove Solid Waste is the local solid waste facility on FM116 that residents and small haulers use for household trash, yard debris, and basic recycling drop-offs. Easy to find off the highway, it’s the kind of place people go when city pickup won’t handle the load. Locals swing by with trailers, pickup beds, or tied-down truck loads.
A single entrance leads to a staffed booth and a short drive into the yard. There’s a scale you’ll cross on the way in and typically stop on again when heading out. Recycling and yard waste containers sit to one side while larger roll-off areas are toward the back; it’s mostly open concrete and gravel with clear sight lines. Weekends, especially during spring cleanups, tend to get the longest lines.
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Before You Go
- Bring tarps or straps for loose loads - dust and wind can scatter leaves or light debris during transport.
- Have a photo ID or proof of residency ready in an easily accessible spot; it speeds up the booth process.
- Load and separate materials at home as much as practical so dropping off is quicker and requires less maneuvering at the site.
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