Drop-off center
Metal & Used Oil Collection Center
7.8 mi E · Amarillo, TX
Landfill
Amarillo City Landfill
Amarillo, Potter County, TX · All sites in Potter County
Amarillo City Landfill is a landfill in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, operated by City of Amarillo. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1975, with closure projected for 2109.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 12 disposal sites we list in Potter County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1975 |
| Projected closure | 2109 |
| Waste in place | 9,795,203 tons (2022) |
| Size | 225 acres |
| Owner | City of Amarillo |
| Operator | City of Amarillo |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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This listing does not have opening hours, fees or residency rules yet. We only publish details we can trace to a source, so call the site before you load up. Send us the details if you run or use this facility.
Location and nearby sites
35.22810, -102.01930
- Yard waste site
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9.6 mi E · Amarillo, TX
Takes C&D debris
- C&D recycler
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10 mi E · Amarillo, TX
Takes C&D debris
- Drop-off center
Panhandle Environmental Partnership Recycling Collection Center
11 mi E · Amarillo, TX
- Transfer station
Max Waste Management
11 mi E · Amarillo, TX
- Transfer station
City of Amarillo Municipal Solid Waste Transfer Station
11 mi E · Amarillo, TX
- Drop-off center
Used Oil Collection Center
11 mi E · Amarillo, TX
- Drop-off center
KB Recycling
12 mi E · Amarillo, TX
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- Amarillo Recycling Company, Inc.Drop-Off & Convenience Center · Amarillo
- BiocycleDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Amarillo
- W. Silver Recycling CompanyDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Amarillo
Amarillo City Landfill: questions
What does Amarillo City Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Amarillo City Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2109 for a landfill that opened in 1975 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Municipal Solid Waste Viewer) · record dated 2025-07-27
- OpenStreetMap way/514613593 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated July 27, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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