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Landfill

Landfill Director

Pam Atkinson

Physical Address
1641 FM 669
Post, TX 79356

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. &
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Closed Sundays and Holidays

Operations

The Post landfill is the central receiving point for solid waste generated by the City of Post. The operation of the sanitary landfill is permitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The landfill must operate in compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Rules and Regulations, and the approved site operating plan.

Waste Types

The landfill accepts both Type I and Type IV wastes.

  • Type I Waste - Municipal solid waste includes: trash, garbage, plastic, cardboard

  • Type IV Waste - Demolition waste includes: sheet rock, wood, shingles, glass

Items too large for the dumpster must be hauled to the landfill

It is the discretion of the City of Post to accept or reject any of the materials brought to the gate of the City landfill.

We Accept

  • Furniture

    • Mattresses, couches, chairs, dressers, tables and beds

  • Bagged Household Trash

    • Includes plastic and clothing

  • Construction Debris

    • Including: Wood, shingles, bricks, sheet rock, doors and windows

  • Metals

  • Tree Limbs

    • Up to 10 inches in diameter, 4 feet in length, and 60 pounds in weight

  • Concrete

    • Some restrictions apply

  • Appliances

    • Must be free of freon

  • Tires

    • With applicable fee

We Do Not Accept

  • Used Motor Oil or Filters

  • Potentially Hazardous Liquid Waste

    • Paint

    • Chemicals

  • Automobile Batteries

  • Concrete

  • Friable Asbestos

  • Radioactive Waste

  • Tires on Rims

  • Hazardous Waste

Authorized Persons

Persons authorized to dispose of waste at the facility include:

  • Citizens and businesses in the city, with a recent water bill receipt

  • Citizens and businesses in the rural areas of Garza county, with proof of residency.

Waste Fees

Individual Payments

The fees for individual loads of waste taken to the landfill must be paid at City landfill gate:

1641 FM 669

Post Texas, 79356

Contractor Payments

A contractor may choose to pay the required fees either by the load, as described below, or establish an account with the City if hauling waste to the landfill on a regular basis.

Once a load has been paid for, the contractor will receive a receipt, which must be presented at the landfill gate.

If the contractor chooses to establish an account, the City will issue a permit pass that must be presented at the landfill gate. Account charges will be billed and paid through the City Hall Accounts Payable Department.

Solid Waste Fees

Garza County and City of Post Residents

  • $15 per load for anything 750lbs and under

  • $40 per ton for anything Over 750lbs

    Out of County Fees

  • $17.25 per load for anything 750lbs and under

  • $46.50 per ton for anything Over 750lbs

Tires Fees

  • Automobile Tires — $5 fee per tire

  • Truck Tires — $8 fee per tire

  • Large Truck Tires — $10 fee per tire

  • Tractor Tires — $12 fee per tire

  • Heavy Equipment Tires — $15 fee per tire

The City reserves the right to refuse tires that may be too large or may be unsuitable for recycling or other readily available disposal. Tires with rims are not accepted.