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J.C. Elliott Transfer Station
Transfer stationPublicly ownedResidents only✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas
Contact & hours
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- Mon–Sat: 8am–5pm
- Sun: Closed
- Fees
- Free for Corpus Christi residents (household loads)
- Tires over 20 inches: fee
- Uncovered or unsecured load: $15.50
- Contractors and commercial haulers: $50/year hauler permit plus disposal rates
- Payment
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- Who can use it
- City of Corpus Christi's drop-off site. Free for residents who pay for city solid waste service; show a driver's license or government ID with a Corpus Christi address.
Checked against official sources on Nov 2, 2026: source 1, source 2, source 3. Rules change — call before you haul a load.
About this transfer station
J.C. Elliott Transfer Station is a publicly owned transfer station in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. It is owned by City of Corpus Christi. At a transfer station you drop off your trash and bulky items; the waste is then consolidated and trucked to a landfill. Transfer stations are usually closer to town than a landfill and are often the easier place to unload a pickup or trailer. City of Corpus Christi's drop-off site. Free for residents who pay for city solid waste service; show a driver's license or government ID with a Corpus Christi address.
What they take
- Household trashWhat counts? →
- BrushWhat counts? →
- Furniture and mattressesWhat counts? →
- AppliancesWhat counts? →
- TVs and electronicsWhat counts? →
- Residential construction materialsWhat counts? →
- Metal
- Up to 4 tires (20 in or smaller)What counts? →
- Household hazardous waste (paint, solvents, antifreeze, batteries, pool chemicals)What counts? →
- Used motor oil, oil filters and cooking oilWhat counts? →
- Glass and oversized cardboardWhat counts? →
Not accepted
- Ammunition, explosives, fireworks and firearms (call CCPD at 361-886-2600)
- Commercial electronics
Good to know
- Enter from the Crosstown Expressway (Hwy 286), just south of Saratoga Blvd. The city says access is from Hwy 286, not Ayers St.
- Free mulch, Mon–Sat 8am–5pm.
- City Super Bags ($135) for big cleanouts are sold here.
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Before you haul a load here
- Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
- Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
- Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
- Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.
Full checklist: what to know before going to the dump →
Frequently asked questions
What are the hours at J.C. Elliott Transfer Station?
As listed by the operator (checked Nov 2, 2026): Mon–Sat: 8am–5pm; Sun: Closed. Hours change around holidays and bad weather, so call ahead before you load up.
How much does it cost to dump at J.C. Elliott Transfer Station?
Free for Corpus Christi residents (household loads) Tires over 20 inches: fee Uncovered or unsecured load: $15.50 Contractors and commercial haulers: $50/year hauler permit plus disposal rates
Can I use J.C. Elliott Transfer Station if I don't live in Nueces County?
City of Corpus Christi's drop-off site. Free for residents who pay for city solid waste service; show a driver's license or government ID with a Corpus Christi address.
What is the closest other dump to J.C. Elliott Transfer Station?
The nearest other facility in our directory is Cefe Valenzuela Landfill (landfill), about 9.5 miles away in Nueces County, TX.
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