The City of Wichita Falls Landfill lists shingles at $42.75 per ton, but that rate applies only when the roof isn't on your primary residence. Dump from your own home and the city's page says there's no charge. Take the same load to the Transfer Station on Lawrence Road and the attendant sends you back out, because shingles sit on its prohibited list. One city facility takes roofing waste and the other doesn't. Below is what each one charges, when they're open, how to secure a load so you don't get fined, and the questions the city's pages leave open.
Why Shingles Are a Different Problem
The city prices shingles on their own line. Regular construction and demolition debris runs $34.20 per ton at the landfill, while "shingles and other roofing solid waste" runs $42.75. That separate line tells you the city treats roofing as its own category, and it tells you which gate to drive to.
Weight is the other piece. The city's roll-off page warns that bricks, concrete, and shingles get extremely heavy, and that there have been cases where a container couldn't be loaded and hauled because it was too heavy. A truck bed or trailer follows the same physics. Load it like it's a pile of lumber and you'll find out at the scale.
Step 1: Set Up the Load Before You Leave
City ordinance requires every load headed to the landfill or Transfer Station to be secured, and the city says failure to do so can result in a fine. Tarp it and tie it down. Loose shingles in a truck bed on Seymour Highway are exactly what that ordinance is written for.
Then pull your paperwork. To dump free from a primary residence, the landfill page says you have to show proof of residency with a valid ID and active account information. If the roof is on a rental, a second property, or you live outside city limits, plan on paying the per-ton shingle rate instead. Keep tires, used oil, oil filters, and anything hazardous out of the load. Those are on the landfill's prohibited list, and a mixed load can get turned around.
Where Shingles Can and Can't Go
| Center | Address | Phone | Hours | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wichita Falls Landfill (accepts shingles) | 10984 Wiley Road, Wichita Falls, TX 76307 | (940) 631-8271 Scale attendant: (940) 631-8289 |
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat 8am-4pm |
No charge from a primary residence (valid ID and active account info). $42.75 per ton for shingles from other property or non-residents. |
| City Transfer Station (does NOT accept shingles) | 3200 Lawrence Road, Wichita Falls, TX 76301 | (940) 691-7631 | Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat 10am-4pm |
Not applicable. Shingles are on the prohibited list, along with dirt, concrete, and construction and demolition debris. |
The city's directions to the landfill: take Seymour Highway west to Highway 258 at the Kamay "Y," go west on 258 for about one mile, turn right (north) on Wiley Road, and drive two miles. It's a longer haul than the Transfer Station, and it's the only city facility that takes roofing.
The landfill is open to people living inside and outside city limits. Non-residents pay per ton, at $34.20 for construction and demolition material and $42.75 for shingles and other roofing waste.
The landfill won't take oils and oil filters, hazardous materials, or vehicle tires of any type.
The Transfer Station lists roofing shingles, dirt, concrete, and demolition and construction debris as prohibited. It says those go to the landfill.
Some city pages still show $32.23 per ton for construction debris, including the Transfer Station and roll-off pages. The landfill page shows $34.20 and a separate shingle rate. Go by the landfill page and confirm the number on the phone.
The city's pages don't say whether a roofing contractor dumping your old roof counts under your primary residence. Call (940) 631-8271 and ask before the crew hauls it.
The city's pages don't say whether older roofing material needs special handling. If your roof is old enough that asbestos is a worry, ask the landfill before you load.
Bulk Pickup and City Roll-Off
Curbside bulk pickup runs through the Sanitation Office at (940) 761-7977 under the city's Payload Bulk Service. As of mid-2026 the fee is a $33.50 initial trip charge plus $3.10 per minute of loading. The city's published examples include construction and demolition debris such as carpet and fences, but shingles aren't named. Loading is billed by the minute, so a big pile of shingles can get expensive fast. Material has to sit at the curb with at least 5 feet of horizontal clearance and 13.5 feet of vertical clearance. Call first and ask whether shingles qualify.
The city also rents a 10-yard roll-off container: $89.00 delivery, $6.25 per day rental, and $47.00 each time it's pulled and reset, with landfill charges added per ton. The roll-off page lists $32.23 per ton and doesn't give a shingle rate, so ask which rate applies to a roofing load. The container has to be tarped when hauled, and the city says to call (940) 761-7977 by 2:00 p.m. to have it dumped and returned.
Other Options
If a roofer is doing the tear-off, ask whether disposal is written into the quote. That keeps the hauling off your truck entirely.
For a dumpster, the city publishes a list of franchised haulers as a courtesy and doesn't recommend one over another. It also doesn't say which ones take shingles, so ask each one by name before you book. Duck Creek Disposal (940) 257-5660, Fortin (940) 569-1741, M&R Services (940) 733-7041, On-Site Solutions (940) 704-7580, Quick Dumpster Rentals (940) 631-9726, Red River Waste Management (940) 322-4285, Texoma's Waste Containers (940) 613-4849, Waste Connections (940) 592-5050, Wichita Waste Management (940) 766-3518, Trash Pandas and Hauling (940) 557-8123, and Junk Werks (940) 263-1125.
We didn't find a shingle recycling or donation program on the city's solid waste pages. If you're clearing out other bulky items on the same trip, our guides cover the rules at the same city facilities: the water heater guide for Wichita Falls covers the Transfer Station, and the chest freezer guide for Wichita Falls covers the Freon tag that gets people turned away there.
Common Mistakes
- Driving to the Transfer Station. It's closer and it's the one most people know. It's also the one that refuses shingles.
- Overloading a roll-off. The city warns that shingles can make a container too heavy to haul.
- Skipping the tarp. Unsecured loads can draw a fine under the city's ordinance.
- Trusting an old rate. Some city pages still show $32.23 per ton. The landfill page shows $34.20 for construction debris and $42.75 for shingles.
- Mixing in banned items. Tires, oil, and hazardous materials are prohibited at the landfill. Our propane tank guide for Wichita Falls covers what to do with the pressurized stuff.
Tex's Take
Numbers first. Shingles: $42.75 per ton. Regular construction debris: $34.20 per ton. Free from a primary residence with ID and an active account. A city roll-off adds $89.00 for delivery, $47.00 per pull, and $6.25 for every day it sits in your driveway, before a single ton gets weighed. The Transfer Station has a hard no on shingles.
Loading a truck yourself is the move for a small job. Just is.
The gaps matter more than the rates. Nobody at the city has published whether a contractor's load counts as yours, whether bulk pickup takes shingles, or what the roll-off rate is for roofing. Ask all three on the phone before you commit to anything.
FAQ
Where do I take old roof shingles in Wichita Falls?
The City of Wichita Falls Landfill at 10984 Wiley Road. The Transfer Station does not take them.
How much does it cost to dump shingles at the landfill?
The city's page lists no charge from your primary residence with a valid ID and active account info. From other property, or if you live outside city limits, shingles are $42.75 per ton.
What are the landfill's hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Can I use a city roll-off container for shingles?
The city rents a 10-yard container, but warns that shingles get extremely heavy and that containers have been too heavy to haul. Ask about the shingle rate and a safe fill level when you call (940) 761-7977.
Do I need a permit to dump shingles?
None appears on the city's landfill, Transfer Station, or roll-off pages. Confirm with the landfill if your situation is unusual, such as a contractor haul or an older roof.
Data last verified October 2026 against official City of Wichita Falls solid waste sources. Hours, fees, and accepted items can change without notice. Call ahead before making a trip.
One caveat before you load up. The city's pages don't answer three questions that matter for a roofing load: whether curbside bulk pickup takes shingles, which private haulers accept them, and how the landfill handles older roofing. The landfill is (940) 631-8271 and Sanitation is (940) 761-7977. A five-minute call is cheaper than a second trip.
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