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Transfer station

Gainesville Transfer Station and Recycling Center

601 N. I-35, Gainesville, TX 76240

Call before you go

We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
City of Gainesville
Hours
Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Saturday 8:00–11:00 AM (Saturdays closed mid-January to mid-April).
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Open to everyone, according to the site.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Cardboard

AcceptedFree (documented)
Fees for cardboard
County (non-city) residents, per load$21.89 per visit
  • Free for City residents; county residents pay $21.89 per load.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Tires

Accepted with conditionsFees apply
Fees for tires
Tire (incl. tax)$17.62 each
Tire with rim (incl. tax)$28.25 each
  • No tractor tires and no tires with rims larger than 20 inches.

Refrigerators and freezers

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Gainesville Solid Waste Division
    • The Solid Waste Department is at 601 N. I-35, Gainesville, TX 76240, phone (940) 668-4551. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of Gainesville Solid Waste Division
    • The Citizen Station is for residents and non-residents to offload debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires cost $16.28 + tax ($17.62); with rims $26.25 + tax. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No tractor tires or tires with rims larger than 20 inches. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators and freezers (any items with compressors) are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Gainesville Solid Waste Division
    • The Recycling Center is free to City residents and accepts cardboard, newspapers, magazines and empty cardboard food boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents may use the recycling center for $21.89 (including tax) for all size loads. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The tan container is for appliances including washers, dryers, water heaters and dishwashers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling Center hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Saturday 8:00–11:00 AM. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

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