Transfer station
City of El Paso Delta Transfer Station Facility
20 mi NW · El Paso, TX
Landfill
Greater El Paso Landfill
El Paso, El Paso County, TX · All sites in El Paso County
Greater El Paso Landfill is a landfill in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, operated by City of El Paso. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1983, with closure projected for 2038.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 4 disposal sites we list in El Paso 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 | 1983 |
| Projected closure | 2038 |
| Waste in place | 12,068,382 tons (2022) |
| Size | 255 acres |
| Owner | City of El Paso |
| Operator | City of El Paso |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
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.
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31.59490, -106.16750
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Greater El Paso Landfill: questions
What does Greater El Paso Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Greater El Paso Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2038 for a landfill that opened in 1983 (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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