Drop-off center
New Deal Recycling
8.8 mi SE · Lubbock, TX
Landfill
West Texas Region Disposal Facility
Abernathy, Lubbock County, TX · All sites in Lubbock County
West Texas Region Disposal Facility is a landfill in Abernathy, Lubbock County, Texas, operated by City of Lubbock. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1999, with closure projected for 2234.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 7 disposal sites we list in Lubbock 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 | 1999 |
| Projected closure | 2234 |
| Waste in place | 6,198,746 tons (2022) |
| Size | 80 acres |
| Owner | City of Lubbock |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
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Location and nearby sites
33.81040, -101.93130
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- Drop-off center
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- Landfill
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West Texas Region Disposal Facility: questions
What does West Texas Region Disposal Facility accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is West Texas Region Disposal Facility expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2234 for a landfill that opened in 1999 (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/678974719 (© 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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