Cincinnati Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Rumpke Sanitary Landfill processes up to 12,500 tons daily — one of the largest in the United States. The scale of operations means efficient processing but rates are strictly account-negotiated. Republic's Evendale Transfer Station is commercial-only with no posted rates.

• Negotiate a Rumpke commercial account immediately — walk-up gate rates are significantly higher than contracted volume pricing
• Route C&D to Hafner's recycling center where rates are typically below MSW landfill pricing for sorted construction materials
• Cohen Recycling accepts Freon appliances for $15 or less — far cheaper than landfill disposal surcharges

Hafner's recycles approximately 70% of incoming C&D — concrete and asphalt become recycled aggregate, metals go to scrap, lumber gets processed. This recycling model means lower tipping fees for clean, sorted C&D loads. Clean hard fill (concrete, asphalt, brick) may be accepted at reduced rates. E-Town Landfill does NOT prorate for smaller loads.

Cohen Recycling accepts Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, freezers, A/C) for $15 or less per unit AND pays you for the metal value. Compare this to Indianapolis where South Side Landfill charges $150 per Freon unit. Always route appliances to Cohen or River Metals instead of the landfill.

Cincinnati has excellent scrap infrastructure through Cohen Recycling and River Metals Recycling. Metal sorting on every job turns a disposal cost into revenue of $50⁠–⁠$200+ per truckload. River Metals opens at 7:30 AM with Saturday hours — ideal for weekly scrap batch drops.

Rumpke has been family-owned since 1932 and headquartered in Cincinnati. This landfill processes up to 12,500 tons per day — making it one of the most efficient high-volume disposal operations in the country. All loads must be tarped. Expect efficient processing but potentially long lines during peak hours (early morning). Arrive before 8 AM on Saturday for the shortest wait. Visa, MasterCard, debit, cash, and checks accepted. Does NOT accept hazardous waste, liquid waste, manufacturing/process waste, chemical-contaminated materials, or radioactive materials. Self-haul accepted from individuals, businesses, and construction crews.

Materials accepted: MSW, Commercial waste, C&D, Bulky items, Furniture, Non-Freon appliances

Documentation needed: Commercial account strongly recommended — call (513) 851-0122; All loads must be tarped

Surcharges: Ohio state disposal surcharge: $4.75/ton; Walk-up rates significantly higher than account rates

Hafner's recycles approximately 70% of everything that comes through the gate — concrete and asphalt get crushed into recycled aggregate, metals get sold to scrap yards, lumber gets processed. This recycling-first model means lower tipping fees than MSW landfill rates for clean, well-sorted C&D loads. This is your go-to for renovation and demolition debris in Cincinnati. Does NOT accept MSW, hazardous waste, or non-construction materials.

Family-owned since 1924. Cohen PAYS for scrap metal at market rates — this is revenue, not a cost. The key differentiator: they accept Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, freezers, A/C) for just $15 or less per unit, compared to $70⁠–⁠$150 at typical landfills. Route all appliances through Cohen. Does NOT accept hazardous materials, radioactive materials, sealed containers with unknown contents, or pressurized gas cylinders. State-issued ID required.

Opens at 7:30 AM — earlier than Cohen — and has Saturday hours, making it the best option for pre-route scrap drops and weekend metal sales. Located on Spring Grove Avenue with good highway access. Pays market rates for all ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Four metro locations accepting usable furniture, appliances, building materials, cabinetry, and fixtures. Free drop-off with tax-deductible receipt. Pickup service available for $35. Diverting donatable items avoids landfill tipping fees and can be marketed as a 'green junk removal' differentiator to environmentally conscious customers.