Transfer station
Triangle Waste Solutions
4.0 mi NE · Port Arthur, TX
Landfill
City of Port Arthur Landfill
Port Arthur, Jefferson County, TX · All sites in Jefferson County
City of Port Arthur Landfill is a landfill in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, operated by City of Port Arthur. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1974, with closure projected for 2127.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 5 disposal sites we list in Jefferson County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1974 |
| Projected closure | 2127 |
| Waste in place | 4,880,539 tons (2022) |
| Size | 160 acres |
| Owner | City of Port Arthur |
| Operator | City of Port Arthur |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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29.87640, -94.06660
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City of Port Arthur Landfill: questions
What does City of Port Arthur Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is City of Port Arthur Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2127 for a landfill that opened in 1974 (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
- 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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