Most people in Wichita Falls find out the hard way that old pesticides and weed killer don't go curbside. You load up the cart, sanitation drives past, and the bottles are still sitting there. That is not a driver error. The city's own ordinance explicitly bans pesticides and herbicides from curbside roll-off containers. There is a right way to do this, and it is easier than most people expect.
Why Pesticides Can't Go Curbside in Wichita Falls
Chapter 90 of the Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances covers solid waste collection, and it is specific. Pesticides and herbicides are listed by name among the materials prohibited from curbside roll-off containers. Same list includes batteries, motor oil, refrigerants, and tires.
The city classifies these products as household hazardous waste. The concern is simple: pesticide containers that crack or leak in a compactor truck or landfill cell can contaminate soil and groundwater. North Texas soil is not forgiving when it comes to chemical runoff, and the city takes that seriously enough to put it in the ordinance.
City Landfill: Your Primary Drop-Off Option
The City of Wichita Falls Landfill accepts small amounts of household hazardous waste from residents, and pesticides fall under that category. The drop-off is free if you live within city limits and bring your valid Texas ID. Your ID address needs to match your active city water account.
| Facility | Address | Phone | Hours | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wichita Falls Landfill | 10984 Wiley Road, Wichita Falls, TX 76307 | (940) 691-7631 | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Free for city residents |
Getting there: Take Seymour Highway west toward Seymour to Highway 258 at the Kamay "Y." Head west on Highway 258 toward Kamay for about one mile to Wiley Road, then turn right heading north. The landfill entrance will be on your right.
The city's policy is that HHW must come from a household, not a business or commercial operation. If you are cleaning out a shed or garage and have old Roundup, insect killer, or fungicide sitting around from years back, that qualifies. Industrial or farm quantities are a different matter. Call ahead if you are unsure about volume.
What to Do Before You Go
The city has a few requirements that will save you a wasted trip:
Keep containers original and sealed. The city asks that household hazardous waste chemicals stay in their original containers. Do not consolidate different pesticides into one jug. Do not transfer to unmarked bottles. If a lid is broken or the container is leaking, put it inside a sealed plastic bag before loading it in your vehicle.
Bring valid Texas ID. Your ID address must match your active city water account. No ID, no free drop-off. Non-city-limit residents can still use the landfill but will be assessed a fee.
Transport upright and secure. Put containers in a cardboard box or plastic bin in your trunk or truck bed. Pesticide spills in your vehicle are unpleasant to deal with and potentially a health hazard in a hot Texas summer.
Call ahead on Saturday. The Saturday window is shorter - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you are going on a Saturday, confirm the landfill is accepting HHW that day before you make the drive out on Seymour Highway.
Other Options Worth Knowing
The city landfill is your primary route. But a few other options are worth knowing about depending on your situation.
TCEQ HHW collection events. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality supports household hazardous waste collection events across Texas. Wichita Falls does not have a permanent HHW facility separate from the landfill, but TCEQ-supported collection events do occur periodically. Check tceq.texas.gov/p2/hhw for any upcoming events near Wichita County or call TCEQ at (325) 698-6104. That number is listed directly on the city's HHW page for residents with questions about items not explicitly listed.
Use it up if safe to do so. If the product is still good and labeled for a legal use, using it up according to label directions is the simplest option. TCEQ guidance notes that using the product as directed is a legitimate way to manage leftover pesticides. This only applies to products in good condition with readable labels and no compromised seals.
Give it to a neighbor who can use it. If the product is still usable, passing it along to someone who has a legitimate use for it is a practical option. Keep it in original containers. Do not give away anything with a compromised label or broken seal.
Common Mistakes
Putting pesticides in the regular trash cart. Even if sanitation picks it up, this goes against city guidance on HHW. A cracked container in the back of a truck or at the landfill cell is the exact scenario the city is trying to prevent. Take it to Wiley Road.
Mixing different chemicals into one container. Do not do this. Mixing pesticide concentrates can cause dangerous reactions. The city specifically asks that HHW stay in original containers. Mixing to save space is not worth it.
Pouring it down the drain or on the ground. Both are illegal under Texas environmental rules. Pesticide residue in stormwater is a TCEQ enforcement matter. The landfill drop-off is free and takes twenty minutes. There is no reason to risk it.
Showing up without ID. The landfill requires proof of city residency. Your Texas ID address must match your active water account. Leave the ID at home and you are making a second trip.
Assuming a Saturday drop-off is always available. The landfill is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but the window is short. Call (940) 691-7631 before heading out on a weekend.
Tex's Take
The landfill drop-off is the move here. Just is.
What surprises me is how many people don't know the city ordinance bans pesticides from curbside containers by name. It is in Chapter 90, plain as day. But the city's own HHW page doesn't list pesticides in their common disposal instructions - they cover paint, gasoline, and motor oil, then tell you to call TCEQ for anything else. That gap creates confusion.
The practical answer hasn't changed: Wiley Road, Texas ID, original containers, call ahead if you have more than a few jugs. The drive out on Seymour Highway takes ten minutes from most of town. There is no good reason to leave old Roundup or insect concentrate sitting in a Wichita Falls garage through another July.
- Pesticides and herbicides are banned from curbside collection in Wichita Falls per city ordinance Chapter 90.
- City Landfill at 10984 Wiley Road accepts household pesticides free for city residents with valid TX ID.
- Hours: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Phone: (940) 691-7631.
- Keep all containers original and sealed. Do not mix chemicals.
- Call TCEQ at (325) 698-6104 for items or quantities not covered by city guidance.
FAQ
Can I put old pesticides in my regular trash in Wichita Falls?
Pesticides and herbicides are explicitly banned from curbside roll-off containers under Wichita Falls city ordinance Chapter 90. The city's guidance is to take them to the landfill at 10984 Wiley Road as household hazardous waste. Placing them in your regular trash cart is not the recommended route.
Is pesticide disposal free at the Wichita Falls Landfill?
Yes, for city residents disposing of household-generated waste. You need a valid Texas ID with an address that matches your active city water account. Residents living outside city limits are subject to a disposal fee.
What do I need to bring to the landfill for pesticide drop-off?
Valid Texas ID matching your active water account address, and the pesticide containers in their original packaging. The city asks that HHW chemicals stay in original containers and remain sealed for transport.
Can I pour leftover pesticides down the drain or on the ground in Texas?
No. Disposing of pesticides by pouring them down a drain or onto soil is prohibited under Texas environmental rules and TCEQ guidelines. Pesticide runoff into stormwater is a specific enforcement concern. Use the landfill drop-off, which is free and takes under thirty minutes round trip from most of Wichita Falls.
Who do I call if I have questions about pesticide disposal in Wichita Falls?
For city-specific questions, call the Wichita Falls Sanitation department at (940) 691-7631. For broader questions about items not covered by the city's HHW page, the city's own website directs residents to contact TCEQ at (325) 698-6104.
Data last verified June 2026 against official City of Wichita Falls solid waste and HHW sources, city ordinance Chapter 90, and TCEQ household hazardous waste guidance. Hours, fees, and accepted items can change without notice. Call (940) 691-7631 before making a trip.
Conclusion
Old pesticides and weed killer have one correct destination in Wichita Falls: the city landfill at 10984 Wiley Road, free for residents, open six days a week. The curbside route is off the table by ordinance, and pouring it out is not an option under state law.
The process is simple once you know the rules. Original containers, Texas ID, and a phone call ahead if you have questions about quantity. That covers most situations. For anything unusual, TCEQ at (325) 698-6104 is the right call.
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