Landfill
Cougar Landfill
1.2 mi N · Houston, TX
Takes C&D debris
Landfill
Whispering Pines Landfill
Houston, Harris County, TX · All sites in Harris County
Whispering Pines Landfill is a landfill in Houston, Harris County, Texas, operated by Republic Services. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1978, with closure projected for 2046.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 47 disposal sites we list in Harris 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 | 1978 |
| Projected closure | 2046 |
| Waste in place | 10,248,936 tons (2022) |
| Size | 107.6 acres |
| Owner | Republic Services |
| Operator | Republic Services |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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29.87910, -95.26510
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Whispering Pines Landfill: questions
What does Whispering Pines 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 Whispering Pines Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2046 for a landfill that opened in 1978 (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/447277349 (© 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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