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Disposal Site
Howard County Treatment, Recovery, and Disposal Facility (TRD)
11104 IH 20 W., Big Spring, TX 79720
800-963-4776Small regional disposal site that locals use for household cleanouts and contractor drop-offs. Right off IH 20 in Big Spring, it serves the town and surrounding rural parts. Expect a working, no-frills place rather than anything pretty.
There’s an entrance booth and a drive-up area where vehicles line up; at similar sites a scale is crossed on the way in and again on the way out, so plan for a short stop. The site looks industrial - piles, compactors or open bays, and traffic turning to different drop points. Trucks and trailers are common, and weekends or spring cleanup days tend to get backed up. Bring something to secure loose loads and be prepared to walk a short distance from where a vehicle stops to the actual drop spot.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure tarps and straps before getting there so items don’t blow off in transit or on site.
- Use a truck or trailer ramp if needing to unload heavy items; wear gloves and sturdy shoes for moving things.
- Hit the site on a weekday morning if possible - weekends and spring cleanup see the longest lines.
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