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Recycling & Disposal Station Rates

Rates for clean yard waste and clean wood waste are lower than rates for garbage. In order to get the lower rates, separate materials before arriving at the station.

When you arrive at the station, tell the scale attendant what you are dumping, and be prepared to have your load inspected.

Flat versus Per Ton Rate Eligibility

Rates Effective January 1, 2010

Material(s) in LoadFlat Rate VehiclesPer Ton Rate Vehicles
Recyclables Onlyno chargeno charge
Garbage$30.00 per trip$145.00 per ton, ($30.00 minimum charge)
Clean Yard Waste$20.00 per trip$110.00 per ton, ($20.00 minimum charge)
Clean Wood Waste$20.00 per trip$110.00 per ton, ($20.00 minimum charge)
Vehicle Tires Only$13.00 per load (limit 4 per load)$13.00 per load (limit 4 per load)

Large Appliances (All refrigerators must be empty and have doors removed.)

$30.00 per appliance (limit 2 per load)$8.00 per appliance + tonnage rate for other materials
Unsecured Loads$3.00$5.00 if <= 1 ton $10.00 if > 1 ton
Sharpsno charge (limit one gallon per trip)not accepted; household sharps only

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