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Landfill
Polk County Landfill
Polk County Landfill, 3477 FM 942 W, Livingston, 77351, Texas
Polk County Landfill is the county landfill just off FM 942 W in Livingston, where locals and haulers bring material to be buried. It’s the kind of place pickups and big trucks share - not a small neighborhood drop-off.
Expect the usual landfill setup: a weigh scale and booth near the entrance, with vehicles stopping to be weighed and then heading to the tipping area. Fees are handled as tipping fees, typically charged by weight with residential minimums common and commercial loads accepted. The site feels industrial - gravel drives, heavy equipment moving dirt and compacting loads, and dusty conditions in dry weather. Weekends and spring-cleanup times can get backed up, so lines are common at busy times.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure everything with tarps and straps; loose debris blows or slides off on the way in and out and makes the whole process slower.
- Bring gloves and sturdy shoes - walking around the tipping area means stepping over broken wood, glass, and other sharp bits.
- If hauling commercially sized loads, plan for two scale stops (in and out) and have any business paperwork ready; those runs take longer than a quick household drop.
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