If you have tree limbs, brush or trunks to get rid of in Amarillo, the City of Amarillo runs free brush sites for residents. This page explains where they are, when they are open, what to bring, what they accept and who they are for, based on the city’s own brush sites page. It also explains when a tree service is the better answer. Programs and hours can change, so confirm details with the city before you load up.
What the Amarillo brush sites are
The brush sites are city-run drop-off locations for landscape waste such as brush, tree limbs and grass clippings. The city encourages people to use them instead of dumpsters or the landfill, and says the program is free for residents. What is dropped off is reused: organic material goes to composting, and wood chips and tree stumps are used for landscaping.
Locations and hours
- 3401 Broadway, west of Ross Rogers Golf Course, between NW 24th and Hastings.
- 3718 S Eastern, two blocks south of SE 34th and Eastern.
Both sites are open Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 am to noon. They are closed in the afternoons for processing. The city has also closed the brush sites during extreme cold, so check the city’s news page or call before you make the trip.
What to bring
Bring an ID or a current utility bill, as the city asks. The sites are for residents and are not open to commercial customers.
What the sites accept
- Brush and tree limbs.
- Tree trunks.
- Organic trimmings, with no garbage mixed in.
- Grass clippings and leaves.
- Cacti.
Keep trash, treated wood, fencing and other non-organic material out of your load. Mixed loads create problems at a site that turns everything it receives into compost and chips.
Wood chips and stumps for residents
Residents can pick up wood chips and tree stumps from the sites when they are available. That makes the sites useful in both directions: you can drop off a load of limbs and take home mulch for your trees. See stump grinding in Amarillo TX if you need a stump removed from your own yard.
If you live outside the city
The brush sites are a City of Amarillo program for residents, and the city page does not spell out whether people who live in Canyon, Bushland, Lake Tanglewood or other nearby communities can use them. Call the city’s Solid Waste department at 806-378-6813 to ask before you go. Private brush drop-off sites also operate in the Amarillo area and may accept loads the city sites do not, such as commercial loads. Check their hours, accepted materials and any fees first.
The landfill and compost site
The city also runs the Amarillo Landfill at 16250 Bezner Dr, with a composting facility on the same property. The city encourages residents to use the brush sites for landscape waste instead of the landfill. The landfill phone number is 806-359-2056.
Why a tree service hauls its own debris
Commercial customers are not eligible to use the city brush sites, so a tree service cannot drop a job’s limbs there. That is why a good quote says what happens to brush and wood, and why hauling is built into the price. If you hire a crew, ask whether debris removal is included. See the tree removal cost guide for Amarillo TX for how hauling affects the estimate.
When to use the brush sites and when to hire help
- Use the brush sites for limbs and brush you can cut, load and haul yourself, such as pruning debris and small storm limbs.
- Hire a tree service for a tree that is still standing and damaged, anything hanging over a roof, a driveway or a line, and trunks too heavy to move safely. See tree removal in Amarillo TX.
- Call the utility, not a handyman, for anything touching a power line. In Amarillo that is Xcel Energy. See emergency tree service in Amarillo TX.
- Ask a professional about clearing a lot with lots of brush and small trees. See land and lot clearing in Amarillo TX.
Tips for hauling a load in Panhandle wind
- Cut limbs to lengths you can lift and load safely, and wear gloves and eye protection.
- Tie down and cover the load. Wind in Amarillo can send loose brush across a road, and on February 17, 2026, Xcel Energy reported gusts of up to 70 mph across the region.
- Do not mix garbage, rocks or non-organic material into the load.
- Do not stack piles of dry brush against the house while you wait for a drop-off day. Dry brush is fuel in a grass fire, so take it to the site promptly.
- Go early. The sites close at noon, and closures for weather happen.
After a big windstorm
After a major wind event, you may be dealing with a lot more debris than usual. The brush sites are the standing option for residents, and the city may announce additional steps after a major storm, so check with the city. If trees are damaged but standing, or a limb is on a roof or near a line, treat that as a tree service job. See hazardous tree assessment in Amarillo TX.
Prepare before the next storm
- Tree check checklist for Amarillo TX homeowners (printable)
- Tree service FAQ for Amarillo TX
- Does homeowners insurance cover tree removal in Amarillo TX?
- What to do when a tree falls on your house in Amarillo TX
Need help with the trees themselves?
If the debris came from a tree that needs more than a drop-off, or you want a professional to look at a damaged tree, request a free tree service quote in Amarillo TX. Describe the tree and send photos if you can.