Medina County Trash Drop-Off Guide: Where Residents Can Dispose of Waste, Recycle Metal and Drop Off Tires
For Medina County residents tackling a garage cleanout, replacing an old appliance or simply trying to get rid of household trash that will not fit in the regular bin, knowing where to take it can save time — and an unnecessary drive across the county.
Medina County maintains five citizen collection waste stations operated through South Texas Refuse Disposal, with locations serving the Castroville, Devine, Hondo, LaCoste and Yancey areas. The sites accept a range of household waste for posted fees, while metal — including appliances — can be dropped off at no charge.
The county also provides a separate Tire Roundup in Hondo Monday through Thursday, giving residents a designated place to dispose of qualifying pickup and passenger-car tires.
For a county that stretches across communities large and small, the collection stations provide residents with several geographically dispersed options rather than requiring everyone to haul unwanted items to a single location.
Where Are Medina County's Citizen Collection Stations?
South Texas Refuse Disposal can be reached at 830-426-4261.
The Medina County citizen collection stations are located at:
- Castroville: One mile south of Castroville on FM 1343
- Devine: 1340 State Highway 173 N., at the Precinct 4 County Yard
- Hondo: 275 CR 341, at the Precinct 1 County Yard
- LaCoste: Approximately 1.7 miles west of LaCoste on CR 471
- Yancey: CR 747, approximately one mile off FM 462
All five locations are listed as open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Castroville collection station is also open Tuesdays, according to Medina County.
For residents searching for a trash drop-off near Hondo, Castroville, Devine, LaCoste or Yancey, those locations provide some of the county's primary options for disposing of household waste outside regular curbside service.
What Does It Cost to Use a Medina County Collection Station?
Medina County's posted Citizen Collection Station Rates vary according to what residents bring and, for larger loads, the size of the vehicle or trailer.
The current posted rates include:
- Kitchen-size trash bags: $1 each
- 30-gallon trash bags: $1.50 each
- Trash bags larger than 30 gallons: $2 each
- Trash cans: $3
- Barrels: $5
- Toilets: $10
- Sofas, mattresses, box springs, recliners and similar items: $12
- Regular-size pickup loaded to the top of the fender: $25
- Small pickup loaded to the top of the fender: $15
- 8-foot trailer: $25
- 10-foot trailer: $30
- 12-foot trailer: $40
- 16-foot trailer: $60
- Television smaller than 19 inches: $10
- Television 19 inches or larger: $20
- Pickup and passenger-car tires: $3 each
The rate sheet notes that regular-size pickups are charged accordingly when waste extends above the fender. Trailer pricing applies to loads up to the rails, with loads extending over the rails charged accordingly.
The posted collection station rules also state no brush is accepted.
Residents with questions about the collection-station rate sheet may call 830-426-1398.
Metal and Appliance Recycling Is Free
One of the more useful options for residents clearing out garages, sheds or properties is no-charge metal disposal.
Medina County lists metal recycling at the Castroville, Devine, Hondo, LaCoste and Yancey citizen collection stations, and the posted rate schedule specifically identifies metal, including appliances, as no charge.
That can be particularly helpful when replacing large household appliances or removing scrap metal that otherwise might be difficult to dispose of through normal residential trash service.
Residents should keep in mind that the county describes the recycling option as metal only, rather than a general drop-off program for paper, plastic, glass or other recyclable materials.
Medina County Tire Roundup Offers Weekday Drop-Off in Hondo
Residents with unwanted vehicle tires also have a weekday disposal option through Medina County's Tire Roundup.
The roundup is available Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the:
Precinct 1 Yard
275 CR 341, Hondo, Texas
The county specifies that rims and tractor tires are not accepted through the Tire Roundup.
For more information about the program, residents can call 830-741-6016 or 830-426-1604.
The separate collection-station rate sheet also lists pickup and passenger-car tires at $3 each, making it worth checking the appropriate disposal option before loading up a vehicle.
Why the Medina County Disposal Sites Matter
Household cleanup often produces exactly the kinds of items that can be difficult to handle through ordinary trash pickup: an old mattress, broken television, worn-out appliance, extra bags after a move or a trailer full of accumulated household debris.
Having citizen collection sites in several parts of Medina County gives residents a more practical way to dispose of those items while keeping unwanted waste out of roadsides, vacant property and other places where illegal dumping can become a community problem.
For homeowners doing a weekend cleanout, families preparing for a move or property owners finally hauling away something that has been sitting in the barn or garage, the biggest practical takeaway is simple: check the accepted materials, operating day and expected fee before leaving home.
The county's current information lists Saturday access at all five South Texas Refuse Disposal locations, an additional Tuesday option in Castroville, free metal recycling and weekday tire collection in Hondo.
Residents should verify current hours, rates and acceptance requirements before making a special trip, particularly for unusually large loads or materials not specifically listed on the county's rate sheet.
Stay tuned to My Neighborhood News for more Medina County service updates, community resources and information residents can use close to home.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
