Longview & Gregg County Landfill Guide: Hours, Fees & Accepted Materials
Need to get rid of bulk waste in East Texas? Everything you need to know about Pine Hill Landfill hours, scale fees, mandatory tarp rules, banned items, and why renting a driveway roll-off container is often cheaper than self-hauling.
If you have a garage piled high with old furniture, a busted wooden deck torn down in your backyard, or a contractor remodeling mess in Longview, your first instinct might be to load up your pickup truck or utility trailer and head straight to the dump.
But before you hitch up your trailer on a Saturday morning, it pays to know the local rules. East Texas disposal facilities operate under strict state environmental regulations. Arriving at the scale with an untarped trailer, an unmanifested refrigerator, or loose tires can result in unexpected penalty surcharges, long delays in commercial lines, or being turned away at the gate entirely.
As Longview's premier waste hauling provider, our drivers at Greater Longview Dumpster navigate regional landfills every single day. Here is your complete, practical, insider guide to navigating Pine Hill Landfill, Gregg County convenience stations, hours, gate fees, prohibited items, and how to avoid the headaches of self-hauling.
1. Pine Hill Landfill: Location, Operating Hours & Access
The primary municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal facility serving Longview, Kilgore, White Oak, and greater Gregg County is the Pine Hill Landfill (operated by Republic Services).
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Physical Address: 3330 FM 1252 E, Kilgore, TX 75662 (situated just south of Longview, accessible via Hwy 31 and FM 1252).
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Standard Operating Hours:
- • Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon)
- • Sunday: Closed
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Scale House Phone: Contact regional customer dispatch or verify gate conditions ahead during inclement weather.
Pro Dispatch Tip on Timing: The landfill is heavily utilized by regional commercial garbage trucks, roll-off haulers, and industrial rigs between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM, and again right before the scale closes at 3:30 PM. Saturday mornings between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM experience long lines of residential pickup trucks. If you choose to self-haul, mid-morning on weekdays (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM) offers the fastest scale turnaround.
2. Landfill Fees & Scale Pricing Breakdown
Disposal is not free. When you enter Pine Hill Landfill, your vehicle is weighed on the inbound scale, and weighed again on the outbound scale after dumping:
| Vehicle / Load Type | Estimated Capacity | Typical Gate Fee Range | Key Billing Requirements |
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| Standard Pickup Bed | Up to 2.5 cubic yards | $45 – $65 Minimum | Includes up to 1st ton; level load |
| Single-Axle Utility Trailer | 4 – 6 cubic yards | $65 – $110 | Weighed by gross weight tonnage |
| Tandem-Axle Heavy Trailer | 8 – 12 cubic yards | $110 – $220+ | Tonnage rate: ~$48 to $60/ton over minimum |
| Commercial Roll-Off Container | 10 – 40 cubic yards | Commercial Account | Included in Greater Longview Dumpster flat rate |
*Note: Landfill tipping fees and minimum scale rates are subject to change by facility management and fuel/environmental surcharges. Payment is typically accepted via major credit cards; many facilities no longer accept cash.
3. The Mandatory Tarp Rule: Avoid the $20–$30 Penalty
One of the most frequent surprises for East Texas homeowners is the untarped load fee.
Under Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations and Texas Transportation Code § 725.021, every vehicle transporting loose materials on public roadways must secure its cargo to prevent debris from blowing or spilling onto highways like Loop 281, I-20, or Hwy 31.
If you pull onto the Pine Hill Landfill scales without a fully secured canvas, vinyl, or mesh tarp covering your truck bed or trailer from front to back, you will automatically be charged an untarped load surcharge of $20 to $30 in addition to your disposal fee. Local law enforcement also regularly tickets unsecured open loads on Highway 31.
4. Banned Materials: What the Landfill Will NOT Take
Landfills cannot accept everything. Environmental protection laws strictly prohibit hazardous, volatile, or non-biodegradable items from entering the standard municipal solid waste cell. Review this checklist before loading your vehicle:
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Automotive Tires: Whole tires cannot be buried in Texas landfills because trapped methane gas causes them to "float" to the surface, breaking the clay landfill cap. Tires require separate processing fees and specialized tire recycling manifests.
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Freon-Bearing Appliances: Refrigerators, freezers, water coolers, and air conditioner compressors cannot be discarded unless you provide an official written certificate from a licensed EPA Section 608 technician verifying that all refrigerant gases were evacuated.
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Wet Liquid Paint & Solvents: Oil-based paints, lacquers, thinners, and chemical strippers are prohibited. (Water-based latex paint can only be accepted if the can is completely dried solid with cat litter or sawdust).
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Automotive Batteries & Motor Oil: Lead-acid batteries and used crankcase oil must be recycled at certified auto parts retailers or county hazardous waste collection events.
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Asbestos & Hazardous Bio-Waste: Friable asbestos insulation, medical biohazard waste, and industrial chemical drums are strictly prohibited.
For a complete breakdown of items you can and cannot place in our roll-off dumpsters, see our dedicated guide to What Can Go in a Dumpster.
5. City of Longview Compost Facility (Green Waste Alternative)
If your debris consists strictly of tree limbs, downed pine branches, shrub clippings, or grass, you don't necessarily have to take it to the landfill.
The City of Longview Compost & Mulch Site (located at 2020 S. Green Street) accepts clean organic yard trimmings from local residents. City of Longview municipal sanitation customers who show an active water bill can often drop off yard waste for free or at reduced rates during regular operating hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM).
Keep in mind: The compost facility strictly prohibits root balls containing heavy red East Texas clay, treated lumber, pallets, plastic bags, or construction waste. For large storm cleanup jobs involving heavy logs and mixed debris, our dedicated Yard Waste Dumpster Rentals offer the fastest hands-free driveway alternative.
Skip the Landfill Mud, Lines & Heavy Lifting
Why spend your weekend driving back and forth to the scales? Rent a 15 or 20-yard roll-off container delivered right to your Longview driveway with guaranteed driveway protection boards.
6. Self-Hauling vs. Roll-Off Dumpster Rental: The Real Cost Comparison
Many homeowners assume that loading their own truck and driving to Pine Hill Landfill is the cheaper option. However, once you tally up the hidden costs of self-hauling large projects, the numbers tell a very different story:
| Factor | Self-Hauling (6-8 Pickup Loads) | Greater Longview 20-Yard Dumpster |
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| Disposal & Gate Fees | $360 – $520 ($45–$65 per trip × 8 trips) | Included in $445 Flat Rate |
| Fuel & Travel Mileage | $40 – $70 (100+ miles round trip) | $0 (Delivery & Pickup Included) |
| Time Expended | 8 – 12 Hours (full weekend lost) | 0 Driving Hours (Walk debris into driveway can) |
| Tire Puncture Risk | High (nails, steel wire & glass at active face) | Zero Risk to Personal Vehicles |
| Mud & Vehicle Damage | Frequent (2WD trucks get stuck in landfill clay) | Zero (Dumpster stays on wood driveway planks) |
The Hidden Danger: The Muddy Landfill Working Face
Unlike smooth paved transfer stations, unloading at an active landfill requires driving off-road directly onto the "tipping face"—an unpaved area composed of freshly compacted garbage and slick red clay.
After standard East Texas rain, two-wheel-drive personal pickup trucks frequently become bogged down to the axles in deep mud, requiring assistance from heavy bulldozers that can damage bumpers and tailgates. Furthermore, the tipping face is filled with thousands of stray roofing nails, drywall screws, and jagged metal wire. A single punctured truck tire easily costs $250 to replace, immediately erasing any theoretical savings from self-hauling.
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