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Where to Drop Off Junk in Austin, TX: The 2026 Guide

Published July 1, 2026 · 6 min read

If you've ever tried to unload a truck bed of junk at the Austin landfill on a Saturday, you know the drill: a 45-minute line, a weigh-in, a second line, a scale ticket, and a bill that surprises you at the gate.

There is a faster way. Duke's Junk Recycling runs two self-service drop-off yards in the Austin metro — one near central Austin and our HQ yard in Manor — with flat by-the-load pricing, cash or card at the gate, and none of the commercial-account paperwork.

The three real options for dropping off junk in Austin

Most residents end up choosing between the City of Austin landfill (FM 812), a private transfer station, or a neighborhood junk yard like ours. Each has trade-offs.

City of Austin landfill — cheapest per ton, but slow, weight-based, and closed most Sundays.
Private transfer stations — accept more material types, but priced per ton with a minimum fee that punishes small loads.
Duke's Junk Recycling drop-off yards — flat by-the-load pricing ($65 / $85 / $130), open six days a week, no account needed.

How our Austin junk drop-off pricing works

We price by load size, not by the pound. Pull up, we look at what you have, you pay a flat rate, and you're back on the road — usually in under 10 minutes.

See the full breakdown on our price menu, but the short version: a pickup-bed load starts at $65, a small trailer at $85, and a full 6x12 trailer at $130.

What you can bring to our dumpsite

Furniture, mattresses, appliances, e-waste, yard waste, construction debris, hot tubs, sheds — if it doesn't fit in your curbside bin and it isn't hazardous, we probably take it.

Hours, addresses, and how to find us

Both yards are open Monday through Saturday. Call or text (512) 520-7495 before you head out and we'll confirm the closest yard, current wait, and whether your load qualifies for the small-load rate.

FAQ

Where can I drop off junk in Austin without going to the landfill?

Duke's Junk Recycling operates two self-service drop-off yards serving Austin and Manor with flat by-the-load pricing starting at $65, no commercial account required.

How much does junk disposal cost in Austin, TX?

Our flat rates are $65 for a pickup-bed load, $85 for a small trailer, and $130 for a full 6x12 trailer. See our pricing page for details.

Do you take mattresses and appliances at the drop-off yard?

Yes — mattresses, box springs, refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, water heaters, TVs, and most household appliances are all accepted.

Local context

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Why this topic matters in Central Texas

"Where to Drop Off Junk in Austin, TX: The 2026 Guide" comes up constantly in calls to Duke's Junk Recycling because disposal in the Austin metro is genuinely confusing. Curbside programs exclude the bulkiest items, the public landfill prices by the ton and sits far from most neighborhoods, and every hauler quotes differently.

This guide is written from real Central Texas jobs — the loads that actually come through our Burnet Road and Hog Eye Road yards — rather than generic national advice. Related searches: where to drop off junk in austin, austin junk drop off, junk disposal austin tx, austin landfill alternative, dumpsite near me austin.

The short answer

For most Austin-area households and contractors, the fastest and cheapest route is one of two things: load it yourself and drive into a by-the-load drop-off yard, or book a flat-rate junk removal pickup and skip the hauling entirely.

Duke's does both. Drop-off is self-service at 6546 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78757 and 20301 Hog Eye Rd, Manor, TX 78653. Full-service pickup covers Austin and every city within roughly ten miles of either yard.

What it costs and what changes the price

Volume drives the number first, weight second, access third. Heavy material — concrete, brick, tile, dirt, roofing shingles — is weight-limited and quoted separately. Items requiring disassembly, like hot tubs, sheds, and playscapes, are quoted as teardown plus haul-off.

Duke's prices by the load rather than the hour, with no fuel surcharge, no dump-fee pass-through, and no card fee. Check the price menu for ranges, then text a photo to (512) 520-7495 for an exact figure.

Recycling and landfill diversion

Every load that reaches a Duke's yard gets sorted before anything is disposed of. Furniture in resale condition is routed toward donation, appliances and scrap metal go to a metals recycler, mattresses are broken down for steel and fiber, cardboard is baled, and electronics go to certified e-waste processors.

That diversion is not decoration — it is why by-the-load pricing can compete with tonnage-based dump fees, and why we call it junk recycling rather than junk hauling.

Common mistakes to avoid

Do not leave bulky items at the curb hoping they will be collected — most Austin-area programs will not take mattresses, appliances, or construction debris that way, and a citation is a real risk.

Do not mix hazardous material into a load. Wet paint, motor oil, solvents, pesticides, asbestos, medical waste, ammunition, and pressurized tanks cannot be accepted and will hold up the whole drop-off. Austin Resource Recovery runs a household hazardous waste program for those.

Hours, locations, and service area

Monday–Friday 9:30a–4:00p, Saturday 10a–3p, Sunday closed. Saturday hours make Duke's one of the few genuinely usable weekend drop-off options in the metro.

We serve Austin, Manor, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Hutto, Elgin, Del Valle, Buda, Kyle, Bee Cave, Lakeway, West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, Sunset Valley, Wells Branch, and Jollyville.

Still have a question?

Text a photo of whatever you are trying to get rid of to (512) 520-7495, along with your city or ZIP code. You will get a straight answer and a flat quote from a person, usually within minutes during business hours.

Duke's Junk Recycling — a clean, safe, convenient alternative to the Austin dump.

How Duke's fits in

Duke's Junk Recycling is a locally owned junk removal and drop-off company with two Central Texas yards. That structure is unusual — most competitors run either trucks or a facility, not both — and it is why we can offer a self-haul option and a full-service option at genuinely different price points.

Residential, commercial, contractor, property management, estate, and rental turnover work all run through the same flat, up-front pricing with no hidden fees.