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Landfill
McCarty Road Landfill
McCarty Road Landfill, 5757A Oates Road, Houston, 77078, Texas
McCarty Road Landfill is the big city dump out by 5757A Oates Road in northeast Houston. Neighbors drop off household junk and contractors bring bigger, commercial loads when hauling to the landfill is the only option. It’s the kind of place where city trucks and pick‑ups mix with semi trailers.
There’s a scale near the entrance since tipping fees are charged by weight, so expect to stop to be weighed in and again on the way out. A small entrance booth controls vehicles, then drivers pull forward to a tipping area; large dirt mounds and heavy equipment are visible throughout the site. Passenger cars and pickups fit in without trouble, but commercial trucks are common and need more room to maneuver. Weekends and spring cleanup times often bring lines, so plan accordingly.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure tarps and loose items before driving in-wind and passing trucks can send debris onto the road.
- Know how the trailer or truck bed will back up to a drop point; space can be tight when several large trucks are on site.
- Bring a broom or shovel for quick cleanup of the tailgate area so the truck leaves in good shape and nothing gets left behind.
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