Harlingen Landfill

Harlingen Landfill is the city landfill on E Harrison Ave where household and larger loads end up buried. Neighbors, landscapers and truck drivers all use this kind of place when there's too much trash for curbside pickup. It's a working landfill - the final stop for refuse rather than a drop-off recycling center.

You'll likely see an entrance booth and a scale; these sites commonly charge tipping fees by weight, so expect to stop on the way in and again on the way out. Drive slowly in - the access road leads to a staging area where trucks and pickups queue before being directed to the active cell. The site is mostly earth, compacted piles and heavy equipment moving material; dump spots and compactors are set back from the entrance rather than being tucked into a green, landscaped lot. Weekends and spring-cleaning times can get backed up, so plan for a bit of waiting.