Waco completes new solid waste transfer station

The city of Waco, Texas, and its staff celebrated the completion of a new solid waste transfer station in September. 

Located in an unincorporated area of McLennan County, the station will serve as a hub where residential and commercial waste is consolidated before being transported to the landfill. The city confirmed that it will serve residents and businesses in the county and surrounding areas.

The city says it expects the facility to reduce overall operational costs by $20 million during the next 10 years, reduce overall mileage and off route driving time by 2.5 hours per truck, reduce fuel costs and wear on the solid waste fleet and support options for growth in operations and technological advancements.

The waste acceptance rate in the first year of operation is expected to be about 1,000 tons per day, according to the city. Construction was completed in the fall and will begin accepting waste from Waco municipal solid waste trucks in October.

The transfer station and new landfill will be open to solid waste trucks only for the immediate future. The city posted that it’s in the process of establishing a “fluff layer of softer trash that protects the liner of the landfill.” 

According to the city’s Instagram account, the staff celebrated the completion with a luncheon and drive-by parade of solid waste trucks. Public access is expected to open in the spring of 2026. Waco residents will continue using the current landfill at 1624 Hanna Hill Road until then.  

This story was updated Sept. 30 to include further details provided by the city.