Who can use it. University Park residents may use the City's solid waster transfer station, located at 2525 University Boulevard, once a month without charge. Use of the transfer station is restricted to residents, who must be present when off-loading.
How fees work. Fees are charged as a flat rate per load or vehicle. The posted rates are listed under Fees.
Holiday hours vary. Gates often close to new loads 15–30 minutes before posted closing.
Fees
Tipping fee
Fees for More Than One Load a Month: Pickup Truck $57.91; Single-Axle Truck, Less than 15 Feet Long $108.56; Double-Axle Truck, More than 15 Feet Long $144.76
Figures and identifiers as published in the EPA and state permit registries cited below.
Permit number
227
TCEQ facility type code
5TS
Permit status
Issued
TCEQ regulated entity
RN100697663
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Hours changed, fees went up, gate moved? Tell us and we will check it. Own or manage City of University Park Transfer Station? Use the same form to claim it.
Free for Garland residents with proof of residency; all others charged per ton: $68.00/ton gate rate, $50 minimum plus state sales tax; $20 surcharge for untarped loads
No charge for acceptable household waste for Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano and Richardson residents (up to twice per month); extra visits, non-qualifying residents or waste pay the posted gate rate
More facilities with confirmed hours or fees in Texas
Sources: tceq.texas.gov (facility record, facility facts and permit and registry IDs; fetched Oct 21, 2026)
; uptexas.org (hours, phone, website, fees and residency rule; fetched Oct 21, 2026)
. Registry figures are as of Oct 16, 2026. Facility details were last checked on Oct 21, 2026.