Texas
Transfer station
Mesquite transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Citizens Convenience and Recycling Center (City of Mesquite).
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-11
Who can use it
Free for City of Mesquite solid waste customers, for materials generated at the residence only. Show a valid Texas driver's license with a Mesquite address and a utility bill with the matching address. Except for recycling, each resident is limited to one visit a month. No commercial waste. Customers with "Water Only" service (Dallas and Kaufman Counties) cannot use the center but may use the compost facility for a fee.
Hours
- Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (per the Convenience Center page)
- Closed Sundays and holidays
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Drop-off for eligible Mesquite residents | No charge (one non-recycling visit per month) |
| Tires | Free, limit 4 per year |
| Electronics (computers, monitors, televisions) | Free recycling for residents |
Hazardous waste
Not accepted: hazardous materials (pesticides, chemicals, solvents), paint, oil and other automotive fluids. The city directs residents to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center, 11234 Plano Rd., one mile north of I-635 between Miller Rd. and Forest Ln., for aerosols, automotive fluids and oil filters, batteries, household chemicals, fluorescent tubes, lawn and pool chemicals, and paint.
Holiday closures
Closed Sundays and all holidays. The city does not list specific holiday dates; call 972-216-6285. The city FAQ also says the center is closed Wednesdays, which the main Convenience Center page does not; call before a Wednesday trip.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-11 from official sources .
Other notes
- Accepted: trash, yard waste, fencing, furniture, lumber, appliances, automotive batteries and tires. The FAQ adds that small amounts of brick and concrete are accepted.
- Free recycling: plastic containers, newspaper, magazines, phone books, chipboard, cardboard, tin, steel, aluminum, glass, all types of metal, and electronic waste.
- Not accepted: commercially generated waste, roofing materials, rocks and dirt.
- Staff may reject any material they decide is not suitable.
- The city also picks up household appliances curbside on Wednesdays at no extra charge if you schedule by calling 972-216-6285 or online.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-11. If something conflicts, trust the town.