Miami Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Miami-Dade (effective Oct 1, 2025): non-contract $115.80/ton + $17.30 transfer surcharge = $133.10/ton total at transfer stations. Contract rate $76.12/ton + $16.66 surcharge = $92.78/ton (requires 10-year agreement). Palm Beach County SWA: ~$42/ton — cheapest in the tri-county area. Broward County: ~$85/ton (see Fort Lauderdale guide). The WTE plant closure in Feb 2023 strained the system — waste is rerouted to landfills and out-of-county via rail.

• Compare Miami-Dade transfer station rates ($133/ton non-contract) against Palm Beach ($42/ton) — the $91/ton spread may justify cross-county routing for large loads
• If you operate regularly in Miami-Dade, evaluate whether a 10-year disposal agreement at $92.78/ton makes financial sense versus paying $133.10/ton non-contract

C&D is charged at the same per-ton rates as MSW at Miami-Dade facilities. Non-contract: $115.80/ton + surcharge. Contract: $76.12/ton + surcharge. Palm Beach County rates are significantly lower. Separate clean concrete, metals, and wood from mixed C&D to reduce tonnage. Special handling surcharge: $87.85/load at Miami-Dade for non-standard materials.

• Separate clean C&D from MSW — some recyclers charge less for sorted concrete and wood
• Special handling surcharge of $87.85/load applies at Miami-Dade for non-standard waste — avoid triggering it with proper load sorting

Miami-Dade: clean yard trash $70⁠–⁠$76.12/ton (contract vs non-contract). Landscaper yard trash at Trash and Recycling Centers: $34/visit (max 6 cu yd). Palm Beach offers lower rates. Always separate yard waste from MSW to qualify for the discounted rate.

• Landscaper rate at Miami-Dade TRCs is $34/visit for up to 6 cu yd — significantly cheaper than per-ton MSW rates
• Keep yard trash loads 100% clean — contaminated loads get charged at the higher MSW rate

Waste tires at Miami-Dade: $140/ton (contract and non-contract). Asbestos at South Dade Landfill (by appointment only): $100/ton + special handling surcharge of $87.85/load. Transfer station surcharge: $16.66⁠–⁠$17.30/ton added to all loads at transfer stations. Miami-Dade WTE plant closed since Feb 2023 fire — waste rerouted to landfills and out-of-county, adding strain and cost.

• Price tire disposal jobs to account for $140/ton surcharge — a single truckload of tires can cost $280+ in dump fees alone
• Asbestos requires appointment at South Dade Landfill only — call ahead and factor in $100/ton + $87.85 special handling

Rates effective October 1, 2025 per Implementing Order 4-68. Contract rate requires 10-year disposal agreement. Transfer station surcharge added to all loads. WTE plant closed since Feb 2023 fire — waste rerouted to landfills. Replacement WTE in site-selection phase as of early 2026.

Direct landfill avoids the $16.66⁠–⁠$17.30/ton transfer station surcharge. Non-contract rate at landfill is $115.80/ton versus $133.10/ton at transfer stations — $17.30/ton savings on every load. Asbestos disposal by appointment only at $100/ton + $87.85 special handling.

At ~$42/ton, Palm Beach is $91/ton cheaper than Miami-Dade non-contract ($133/ton). On a 3-ton load, the savings are $273. Factor in drive time and fuel from Miami-Dade — the math works for full truck loads. Verify cross-county disposal is permitted for your waste type.

At $42⁠–⁠$134/ton disposal costs, metal diversion is critical for profitability in the tri-county area. Pull copper, brass, aluminum from every load. South Florida has a robust scrap market with competitive pricing.

At $92⁠–⁠$134/ton disposal costs in Miami-Dade, every item diverted to donation saves real money. Habitat ReStore accepts furniture AND appliances. Salvation Army offers free pickup at 1-800-SA-TRUCK.