Accepted Materials at Landfills
1. Non-Hazardous Waste
2. Wood - any wood materials to be buried and/or clean brush, wood and pallets to be used in the composting area.
3. Approved Special Waste:
Any special waste or combination of solid wastes that because of its quantity, concentration, physical or chemical characteristics, or biological properties require special handling and disposal to protect human health or the environment. All special waste as defined in the regulations (30 TAC 330.2) of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality)).
- Non-friable asbestos
- Non-hazardous materials
- Industrial solid waste class II
- Industrial solid waste class III
All persons entering the landfill to dispose of material must do so in accordance with TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) regulations pertaining to a Type I landfill.
All persons entering the landfill will follow all instructions by landfill personnel and must follow landfill policies and posted rules for their own safety. Any person and/or persons refusing to follow all landfill rules, policies and instructions will be suspended from the premises and the use of the landfill until further notice. Questions concerning landfill rules or policies please call 1-806-757-2151 for clarification.
A citizen convenience station (drop-off) will be provided at the Lubbock Landfill, permit #69, facility for use by City of Lubbock residents at a later date. This drop off station will not be accessible to contractors or commercial haulers.