Minneapolis-St. Paul Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators
Current 2026 tipping fees for Twin Cities landfills, transfer stations, and drop-off facilities. MSW from $77–$150/ton plus Minnesota's 17% solid waste tax.
Last updated: Mar 2026
$52–$150/ton (before 17% state tax on residential MSW)
Typical dump fee range
Fee basis
Per ton at all facilities — Minnesota adds 17% solid waste management tax on residential MSW and $2/ton on C&D
Common materials
Biggest cost trap
HERC's 2026 non-contract gate rate jumped to $150/ton — and the facility is on a closure trajectory (target 2027–2033). When it shuts down, 365,000 tons/year will redirect to landfills, pushing regional rates up.
Typical Costs in Minneapolis-St. Paul
Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.
MSW (Household Junk)
$77–$150/ton + 17% state tax
$40 minimum at Minneapolis South Transfer · $101 minimum at Dem-Con
Basis: Per ton at all facilities — Minnesota's 17% solid waste management tax applies to all residential MSW
infoHERC's non-contract gate rate is $150/ton in 2026 (up from $105) — this is the ceiling. Dem-Con at $101/ton + 17% tax is the most transparent private option. Private landfill rates (WM, Republic) are estimated at $50–$80/ton but not publicly posted.
1Dem-Con Shakopee at $101/ton is the only private facility publishing detailed rates — use this as your negotiating baseline
2Hennepin County drop-off facilities offer free disposal for scrap metal, batteries, electronics peripherals, and HHW
3C&D at Dem-Con is $52/ton versus $101+/ton for MSW — always sort construction debris separately
C&D (Construction & Demolition)
$52–$122/ton
$77 minimum at Dem-Con
Basis: Per ton — C&D is taxed at only $2/ton versus 17% on residential MSW
infoMinneapolis South Transfer Station charges $122.05/ton for C&D-only loads — Dem-Con at $52/ton is less than half. The $2/ton state tax on C&D versus 17% on MSW makes sorting even more valuable in Minnesota than other states.
Bulky Items & Surcharges
$15–$110 per item
$15/unit for standard appliances at Hennepin County
Basis: Per item
infoDem-Con charges $40/mattress, $35/residential appliance, $110/commercial appliance, $80/hot tub, and $65/large electronics (TV over 32 inches). Hennepin County drop-offs are cheaper: $15/unit for most appliances, $25/mattress, $10/TV. Route bulky items to county facilities when possible.
Specialty Items
$5–$110 per item
$5/tire at Hennepin County drop-off
Basis: Per item
infoDem-Con tire fees: $16 passenger, $26 commercial, $55 tractor. Boat hulls: $110 (engine and gas tank must be removed). Small engines: $32.50 (drain all liquids). Gas-powered appliances at Hennepin County: $30/unit versus $15 for standard. Factor these specialty surcharges into your quoting.
Facilities in Minneapolis-St. Paul
Recommended facilities first, then additional options.
Top Recommended (4)
Dem-Con Companies (Shakopee)
Most transparent private pricing in the Twin Cities — published rate card with detailed per-item feesRate
MSW: $101.00/ton + 17% tax · C&D: $52.00/ton + $2/ton tax · Shingles: $37.00/ton + tax · Mattresses: $40.00 + tax each · Appliances: $35.00 (residential) / $110.00 (commercial)
MSW: $101.00 + tax · C&D/Shingles: $77.00 + tax
Hours
Apr–Nov: Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sat 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Dec–Mar: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Sat CLOSED
Area
Shakopee / Scott County (3230 W. 130th Street, Shakopee, MN 55379)
Third-generation family-owned since 1965. The only private facility in the Twin Cities publishing a full rate card — use these as your baseline when negotiating elsewhere. C&D at $52/ton is the cheapest construction debris rate in the metro by a significant margin. Operates a landfill, recycling center, MRF, MSW transfer station, and anaerobic digester on one site. Seasonal hours: no Saturday access December through March. Dumpster/roll-off service available at (763) 780-0404. Industrial and C&D disposal accounts at (952) 224-7111.
Hennepin County Brooklyn Park Transfer Station & Recycling Center
Cheapest disposal for appliances, electronics, mattresses, tires, and HHW — county-run with published rates well below private facilitiesRate
Appliances: $15/unit · Gas appliances: $30/unit · Full-size fridge/freezer: $30/unit · Half-size fridge: $15/unit · Mattresses: $25/piece · Electronics: $10/unit · Tires: $5 each · Scrap metal/batteries/HHW/organics: FREE
No minimum
Hours
Tue–Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Closed Sun, Mon, and holidays
Area
Brooklyn Park (8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445)
County-operated facility with the best per-item rates in the metro. Mattresses are $25 here versus $40 at Dem-Con. Appliances are $15 versus $35. Free disposal for scrap metal, batteries, computer peripherals, cardboard, organics, lightbulbs, HHW, cords, and needles/sharps. Hennepin County residents only (proof required) but HHW accepted from seven metro counties. Small businesses in Hennepin County can drop off cardboard, scrap metal, recycling, and organics (one pickup truck load per week). Factory split box springs count as 2 pieces. Tire limit: 16 per load, 32 per year, under 4 ft diameter.
South Hennepin Recycling & Problem Waste Drop-off (Bloomington)
South metro drop-off for recycling, HHW, and problem waste — same rates as Brooklyn Park except no mattress drop-offRate
Appliances: $15/unit · Electronics: $10/unit · Tires: $5 each · Scrap metal/batteries/HHW: FREE
No minimum
Hours
Tue–Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Closed Sun, Mon, and holidays
Area
Bloomington (1400 West 96th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431)
Same pricing and services as Brooklyn Park with one key exception: NO mattress or box spring drop-off at this location. Route mattress loads to Brooklyn Park instead. Good for south metro operators working Bloomington, Richfield, Edina, and south Minneapolis. Limited to one pickup truck load of cardboard per visit for small businesses.
J.R.'s Advanced Recyclers
Best scrap metal rates in the Twin Cities — aluminum cans at $0.70/lb and auto rims at $1.00/lbRate
Aluminum cans $0.70/lb · Aluminum auto rims $1.00/lb · Other aluminum $0.50–$0.85/lb · Copper/brass: call for current rates · Auto batteries: call for rate
No minimum listed
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Area
Minneapolis (exact address — call for location details)
Locally owned scrap yard with strong aluminum pricing. Aluminum cans at $0.70/lb is well above national averages. Auto rims at $1.00/lb make them worth pulling from every vehicle demolition or cleanout. Saturday hours (8 AM–noon only) can get packed — go early or stick to weekday drop-offs. Call ahead for copper and brass pricing, which fluctuates daily with commodity markets.
Rules & Restrictions
Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.
Minnesota imposes a 17% solid waste management tax on residential MSW — this applies at every facility and is NOT included in posted gate rates. Budget an additional 17% on top of every MSW disposal cost.
Minneapolis organized collection: all 1–4 unit residential properties within Minneapolis city limits must use city-provided garbage service. Private haulers are excluded from this market. Compete for 5+ unit apartments, commercial, and industrial properties, plus all suburbs.
Hennepin County Ordinance 15 requires all private haulers to collect and remit the Solid Waste Management Fee by the 20th of the following month. Late penalty: 1.5%/month. Unpaid fees can be assessed as a special tax against real property.
HERC does NOT accept C&D, green waste, tires, appliances, or e-waste — penalty fees apply if prohibited items are found in loads. MSW only from licensed haulers.
Hennepin County Ordinance 17 requires hauler licensing for all private operators in Hennepin County — contact (612) 348-7813 or Haulers@hennepin.us before beginning operations.
Minnesota copper seller license required since January 1, 2025 for selling certain copper products to scrap dealers — get licensed at mn.gov/commerce before selling scrap copper.
Hennepin County drop-off facilities require proof of Hennepin County residency. HHW accepted from residents of seven metro counties (Hennepin, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott, Washington).
HERC closure is the biggest upcoming change — when the incinerator shuts down (target 2027–2033), 365,000 tons/year will redirect to landfills, likely driving regional tipping fees up significantly. Plan for rising disposal costs.
C&D is taxed at only $2/ton versus 17% on residential MSW — this makes material sorting more valuable in Minnesota than almost any other state. Every pound of C&D you separate from a mixed load saves you 15% in tax.
Burnsville Sanitary Landfill no longer accepts C&D (since March 2020). The adjacent Burnsville Demolition Landfill handles C&D separately — call (866) 676-7150. Pine Bend has a 1-ton minimum and Burnsville has a 3-ton minimum, making small loads uneconomical at either.
Cost-Saving Tips
Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.
Sorting Strategy
Separate C&D from MSW on every load — Dem-Con charges $52/ton for C&D versus $101/ton for MSW, and C&D is taxed at $2/ton versus 17% on residential MSW. On a 2-ton mixed load that's half construction debris, sorting saves roughly $60 in disposal plus $15+ in tax.
Route bulky items to Hennepin County drop-offs instead of private facilities — mattresses are $25 versus $40 at Dem-Con, appliances are $15 versus $35, and electronics are $10 versus $30–$65. On a 5-mattress apartment cleanout, that is $75 saved.
Pull all aluminum to J.R.'s Advanced Recyclers at $0.70/lb for cans and $1.00/lb for auto rims — among the best aluminum rates in the Midwest
Timing Strategy
Dem-Con opens at 6:30 AM April through November — dump before starting your route to avoid midday windshield time. December through March hours shift to 7:00 AM with no Saturday access.
Hennepin County drop-offs are closed Sunday and Monday — Tuesday through Friday are full-day access (9 AM – 5 PM). Saturday is the busiest day since it's the only weekend option. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are lightest.
Spring and fall are peak seasons at all Twin Cities disposal facilities — plan extra buffer time for dump runs during March through May and September through November.
Routing Strategy
South and southwest metro jobs: Dem-Con Shakopee for MSW ($101/ton) and C&D ($52/ton) — the most cost-predictable option with published rates
North metro jobs: Hennepin County Brooklyn Park for bulky items and problem waste (cheapest per-item rates), then Dem-Con for tonnage loads
South metro jobs: Hennepin County Bloomington for items and HHW (free), Pine Bend for full-truckload MSW runs with a Republic account. Never take less than 1 ton to Pine Bend — you'll pay the 1-ton minimum regardless.
Best Practice
Minnesota's 17% solid waste management tax is a hidden margin killer that many operators don't factor into their quotes. On a $101/ton Dem-Con MSW load, the tax adds $17.17 per ton — on a 3-ton load, that is $51.51 in tax alone on top of $303 in base disposal. ScaleYourJunk tracks dump fees per job including tax so you can build the true all-in disposal cost into every quote and stop underpricing in the Twin Cities' premium disposal market.
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