Indianapolis Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Indiana's average MSW tipping fee of $43.56/ton is roughly 30% below the national average of $62.28/ton — making Indianapolis one of the cheapest disposal markets in the country. South Side Landfill's $24/cu yd for open-top loads is the operator's baseline.

• South Side Landfill at $24/cu yd with a published rate card is your primary facility — the only one in Indy with transparent pricing
• Clean fill (rocks, bricks, concrete, dirt) is only $12/cu yd at South Side — always separate heavy clean materials from mixed loads
• Indiana's $0.60/ton state solid waste fee is minimal compared to Minnesota's 17% or Ohio's $4.75/ton

C&D and drywall at South Side is $24/cu yd — same as MSW. Shingles are $27/cu yd. Clean fill (rocks, bricks, concrete, dirt) drops to $12/cu yd. Always sort clean fill from mixed C&D loads.

South Side Landfill has some of the highest appliance surcharges in the Midwest: $150 per Freon unit (fridge, freezer, A/C) and $70 per non-Freon appliance (washer, dryer, stove). Tires range from $16 (passenger) to $200 (large equipment). E-waste is NOT accepted at any landfill — Indiana law prohibits landfill disposal of covered electronics.

Clean fill (rocks, bricks, concrete, dirt) at $12/cu yd is half the MSW rate. Shingles at $27/cu yd are the most expensive common material category. Always sort loads by material type to route each to the cheapest per-yard rate.

Privately owned, in continuous operation since 1971. The only Subtitle D MSW landfill within Marion County and the only facility with published volume-based pricing. The 5:00 AM opening is the earliest of any Indy disposal site — ideal for pre-route dumps. Staff measure load dimensions for flatbed, dump-bed, and box trucks to calculate cubic yard charges. Pull-off service available for an additional charge (customer provides attachment, signs liability release). Cash, check, and debit/credit accepted (no AmEx). Credit accounts available for commercial operators. Does NOT accept liquids, hazardous waste, infectious waste, or e-waste.

Materials accepted: MSW ($24/cu yd open-top), C&D/drywall ($24/cu yd), Shingles ($27/cu yd), Clean fill — rocks, bricks, concrete, dirt ($12/cu yd), Compacted waste ($25/cu yd), Asbestos (friable and non-friable, with approval), Water/wastewater treatment sludge, Restaurant/food service waste

Documentation needed: Credit account available — call (317) 247-6808; SUVs charged same as similarly-sized pickups

Surcharges: Freon appliances (fridge, freezer, A/C): $150/unit; Non-Freon appliances (washer, dryer, stove): $70/unit; Tires: $16⁠–⁠$200 depending on size; State solid waste fee: $0.60/ton; Fuel surcharge: variable monthly based on DOE #2 Diesel average

Family-owned since 1927. BBB A+ rated. Certified flatbed electronic scales and XRF analyzers on-site for accurate grading. Cash paid on the spot. The widest acceptance criteria of any Indy scrap yard — takes everything from precious metals to farm equipment to junk cars. Saturday hours until 3 PM are the most generous weekend scrap hours in the metro. Commercial accounts available with roll-off dumpster rental and dumpster trailer rental for contractors running consistent metal volume. Free junk car removal service.

501(c)(3) nonprofit — tax-deductible donation receipt provided. Indiana Attainable Homeownership Tax Credit may provide 50% tax credit on donations up to $10,000. Free pickup service Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM, first-come first-served scheduling. Items must be in excellent working condition, free of damage/stains/odors. ReStore reserves the right to decline any item. Commercial donations: (317) 777-6078. Given South Side Landfill's $70 per non-Freon appliance and $150 per Freon appliance surcharges, routing working appliances to ReStore instead saves you $70⁠–⁠$150 per unit in disposal costs.