Drop-off center
City of Alvin-Citizens Convenience Center
3.5 mi W · Alvin, TX
Landfill
Coastal Plains Recycling and Landfill Facility
Alvin, Galveston County, TX · All sites in Galveston County
Coastal Plains Recycling and Landfill Facility is a landfill in Alvin, Galveston County, Texas, operated by Waste Management. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1986, with closure projected for 2037.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 6 disposal sites we list in Galveston 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 | 1986 |
| Projected closure | 2037 |
| Waste in place | 24,234,767 tons (2022) |
| Size | 139.7 acres |
| Owner | Waste Management |
| Operator | Waste Management |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
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.
Location and nearby sites
29.42460, -95.19320
- C&D landfill
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- Landfill
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- Drop-off center
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9.3 mi W · Manvel, TX
Takes C&D debris
- C&D landfill
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9.4 mi NE · League City, TX
Takes C&D debris
- Drop-off center
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- Transfer station
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- Landfill
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Takes C&D debris
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Coastal Plains Recycling and Landfill Facility: questions
What does Coastal Plains Recycling and Landfill Facility accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Coastal Plains Recycling and Landfill Facility expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2037 for a landfill that opened in 1986 (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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