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Travis County Landfill on FM 812 is the county dump for Austin-area loads - used by folks hauling everything that ends up being buried. Expect a working landfill rather than a tidy transfer station; big trucks and earth-moving equipment are the normal background noise.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and then over a scale; landfills in Texas generally charge by weight so plan on stopping when you come in and again on the way out. The site is large and a bit dusty, with piles of compacted trash and heavy equipment operating on the cells where material is buried. Commercial trucks and trailers are common here, and tipping fees are assessed based on weight rather than by item. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, often have lines that can back up onto the access road.
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Before You Go
- Have loads secured and covered if needed-loose debris means extra stops to clean up and a longer visit.
- Drive slowly and watch for heavy equipment and backing trucks; follow the flow of traffic and any posted arrows or flaggers.
- Allow extra time on weekends or during seasonal cleanups; arriving midweek or mid-morning on a weekday usually moves faster.
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