J.C. Elliott Transfer Station

J.C. Elliott Transfer Station is at 7001 Ayers St, Corpus Christi, TX 78415. Hours: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday. It accepts household trash and furniture (up to 2 cubic yards free per visit for residents); mattresses; large household appliances; household brush; non-commercial construction materials (lumber, plywood, sheetrock, roofing, remodeling waste; not rock, concrete or brick); household hazardous waste: paint, antifreeze, brake and transmission fluid, batteries, pesticides, pool chemicals (labeled, containers up to 5 gallons; free to residents); residential electronics: computers, printers, tvs, mobile devices, rechargeable batteries; used motor oil in sealed containers and used oil filters; tires: up to 4 (20 inches or less) per the city guide; tire fees $2.50 auto, $4.25 for 16–19 in., $6 tractor under 20 in., $7.85 over 20 in.; recycle drop-off center; cooking oil, glass, metal; free mulch. Who can use it: Corpus Christi residents (driver's license with a city address); commercial loads pay fees. Source: City of Corpus Christi – Landfill and Collection Centers (https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/solid-waste-services/landfill-and-collection-centers/), verified 2026-10-30.

Facts

Address

7001 Ayers St
Corpus Christi, TX 78415

County

Nueces County

Operator

City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services

Type

Dump / landfill / junk · Hazardous waste, paint & chemicals · Brush & bulky items · Recycling · Tires · Electronics (e-waste)

Hours

Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday

Who can use it

Corpus Christi residents (driver's license with a city address); commercial loads pay fees

Phone

361-826-1631

Last verified

2026-10-30

What it accepts

• Household trash and furniture (up to 2 cubic yards free per visit for residents)
• Mattresses
• Large household appliances
• Household brush
• Non-commercial construction materials (lumber, plywood, sheetrock, roofing, remodeling waste; not rock, concrete or brick)
• Household hazardous waste: paint, antifreeze, brake and transmission fluid, batteries, pesticides, pool chemicals (labeled, containers up to 5 gallons; free to residents)
• Residential electronics: computers, printers, TVs, mobile devices, rechargeable batteries
• Used motor oil in sealed containers and used oil filters
• Tires: up to 4 (20 inches or less) per the city guide; tire fees $2.50 auto, $4.25 for 16–19 in., $6 tractor under 20 in., $7.85 over 20 in.
• Recycle drop-off center; cooking oil, glass, metal
• Free mulch

Not accepted

Rock, concrete and brick; prescription medication (put in the trash); ammunition, explosives and firearms (call CCPD 361-886-2600).

Rules & fees

• Up to 2 cubic yards of residential waste free per visit. Loads over 2 cubic yards, over 100 lb of construction waste, or commercial loads: $30 minimum (fees effective Oct 1, 2026).
• Bring a valid driver's license with an address inside Corpus Christi city limits (the 2026 guide says a valid U.S. government-issued ID).
• Loads must be covered or secured — $15.50 per load if not, per the city's 2027 customer guide (Sept 2026; newest source, matching the 2026 guide). The older city web page still says $15.
• Haulers other than residents need a $50/year hauler permit.
• Entrance listed by the city as Hwy 286 at Ayers, just south of Saratoga Blvd.

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Nearby sites

• Republic Services – Agnes St (Corpus Christi) — Corpus Christi, 5.2 mi

See also: Corpus Christi dump & drop-off guide · all Corpus Christi area sites · sites in Corpus Christi

Map location: Census Geocoder (exact match).