City of Harlingen Transfer Station

City of Harlingen Transfer Station is at 4900 E Harrison Rd, Harlingen, TX 78550. Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 a.m.–2:45 p.m.; closed Sunday. It accepts refuse, residents (proof of residency): $12 for 1–500 lb, $22 for 501–1,000 lb, $32 for 1,001–1,500 lb; $40 per ton; refuse, non-residents and commercial: $93.50 per load up to 2,000 lb; $93.50 per ton; tires: $4 (13–14 in.), $6 (15–16 in.), $8 (truck, 20–22 in.). Who can use it: Open to residents and non-residents (fees apply). Harlingen residents with proof of residency pay lower rates, and may dump garbage and brush free once per calendar month (up to 500 lb) with a city water bill showing garbage charges issued within 45 days. Source: City of Harlingen – Transfer Station (https://www.harlingentx.gov/departments/public_works/transfer_station.php), verified 2026-10-30.

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Facts

Address: 4900 E Harrison Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
County: Cameron County
Operator: City of Harlingen Public Works
Type: Dump / landfill / junk
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 a.m.–2:45 p.m.; closed Sunday
Who can use it: Open to residents and non-residents (fees apply). Harlingen residents with proof of residency pay lower rates, and may dump garbage and brush free once per calendar month (up to 500 lb) with a city water bill showing garbage charges issued within 45 days
Phone: 956-423-4302
Last verified: 2026-10-30

What it accepts

Refuse, residents (proof of residency): $12 for 1–500 lb, $22 for 501–1,000 lb, $32 for 1,001–1,500 lb; $40 per ton
Refuse, non-residents and commercial: $93.50 per load up to 2,000 lb; $93.50 per ton
Tires: $4 (13–14 in.), $6 (15–16 in.), $8 (truck, 20–22 in.)

Rules & fees

Trailers accepted until 3 p.m. weekdays and 2 p.m. Saturday.
Closed Good Friday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Fees per City of Harlingen Ordinance No. 2022-26 (effective Aug 1, 2022).
Dual-axle trailers: extra $20. Unsecured or uncovered loads: $10.
Staff may ask for additional ID.