Identify the material
List the main material, where it came from, whether it is clean or mixed, the largest pieces, and any reinforcing steel, soil, liquids, or questionable items.
Not accepted at Tannahill
Does Tannahill Accept Dirt?
Tannahill Transfer Station does not accept dirt. Do not bring a dirt load to Tannahill.
4.9★★★★★Google rating · 350+ reviews
Open six daysWeekdays 7–5 · Saturday 7–1
South Houston yard1800 Holmes Road · 77045
Real people answerCall or text 713-657-0004
What to know
Make the load easy to evaluate
If a mixed C&D load contains soil or another questionable material, call 713-657-0004 before dispatching it. A dumpster rental for heavy material is a separate service; it does not make dirt eligible for drop-off at Tannahill.
Sorting and describing material before departure helps the yard give a useful answer and helps your crew avoid rehandling at the destination.
For Tannahill, good service starts with getting the facts right. The website can explain common situations, but the team at the yard can account for today’s material requirements, equipment schedule, facility conditions, and project timing. That is why every page gives you a direct route to a phone call, text conversation, quote request, or live directions.
A better way to plan
Know the load. Confirm the route. Keep moving.
The simple three-step approach works for a pickup truck of qualifying C&D debris and for a multi-phase project. In Houston, distance is only one part of the decision. Traffic, truck access, material weight, unloading method, facility hours and the load condition all affect a productive trip. Gather those facts before anyone leaves the site. A concise description gives the yard something concrete to evaluate and gives the driver a destination, contact and plan. If conditions change, contact the team again instead of relying on an earlier assumption. That small habit protects time on both sides of the gate.
Estimate the movement
Share dimensions, cubic yards, tons, container size, or expected truckloads. An honest planning range is more useful than false precision.
Call before dispatch
Confirm current acceptance, price, hours, site conditions and the correct service. Then send the driver with live directions and clear yard instructions.
Why Houston customers return
“The crew made everything easy for us to get off loaded quickly and efficiently.”
— Kevin Keith, Google review
★★★★★
Based on more than 350 Google reviews observed September 2026. Rating and count may change.
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Questions about dirt — not accepted
Can I bring dirt or soil to Tannahill?+
No. Tannahill does not accept dirt or soil.
Should I call before I arrive?+
Yes. Call or text to confirm current acceptance, pricing, hours and load requirements before you drive.
Where is the transfer station?+
Tannahill is at 1800 Holmes Rd, Houston, TX 77045. Use the Directions button for live navigation.
What are the regular hours?+
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM–1:00 PM. Closed Sunday. Call about holiday or weather changes.
Still unsure? Describe the load and get a direct answer before you move it.
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