New Orleans Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators

River Birch Landfill: ~$24/ton with 2-ton minimum loads for commercial haulers. Jefferson Parish Landfill (Kelven Tract): $24.40/ton with gate fees starting at $15 for loads under 1 ton. Private transfer stations in Orleans Parish charge $33.91⁠–⁠$45/ton depending on volume contracts. Southeast regional average $56.27/ton — New Orleans runs 57% below regional rates. Mixed loads typically weigh 250-400 lbs per cubic yard.

• River Birch at ~$24/ton saves $32/ton versus regional average — annual savings of $15,000+ for operators running 20 tons/month
• Jefferson Parish Kelven Tract at $24.40/ton accepts smaller loads with $15 gate fee versus $48 minimum at most facilities
• Orleans Parish transfer stations add $10-20/ton markup but save 45+ minutes drive time to Jefferson Parish
• Negotiate volume contracts at transfer stations for loads over 100 tons/month to get closer to direct landfill rates

C&D accepted at River Birch and Jefferson Parish at same MSW rates (~$24/ton). Clean concrete and asphalt may qualify for $18-22/ton at specialized C&D facilities. Mixed C&D with significant wood/drywall content routes at standard MSW rates. Contaminated C&D (asbestos, lead paint) requires hazmat surcharges $150-300/ton. Operators save $8-12/ton by sorting clean materials before disposal.

• Sort clean concrete/asphalt for $18-22/ton disposal versus $24/ton mixed C&D — saves $200-400/month for renovation-heavy operators
• Remove metals from C&D loads for scrap revenue — steel beams, copper, aluminum generate $0.10-0.80/lb
• Separate clean wood for biomass facilities at $16-20/ton versus $24/ton landfill disposal
• Document non-hazmat status to avoid $150-300/ton contaminated material surcharges

New Orleans port city proximity supports strong scrap export pricing. Steel/iron: $0.05-0.15/lb. Aluminum: $0.65-0.85/lb. Copper: $2.20-2.50/lb. Brass: $1.40-1.70/lb. Stainless steel: $0.35-0.55/lb. Auto batteries: $0.18-0.22/lb. Appliance white goods: $0.08-0.12/lb after Freon removal. Major yards require 50+ lb minimums but pay premium rates for clean, sorted loads.

• Port city export access means 10-15% higher scrap prices versus inland markets — extra $300-500/month revenue for metal-heavy operators
• Sort copper separately from mixed metals for $2.00+/lb premium versus $0.35/lb mixed rate
• Remove motors from appliances before scrapping — electric motors bring $0.25-0.35/lb versus $0.10/lb whole appliance rate
• Batch loads to 500+ lbs for volume bonuses — many yards pay 5-10% premium on large clean loads

Clean yard waste accepted at specialized facilities for $18-24/ton. Mixed yard waste with trash content routes to MSW at $24+/ton. Loose leaf/grass loads require covering to prevent spillage fines $50-100. Palm fronds and storm debris may require chipping surcharge $5-8/ton. Hurricane season generates massive yard waste volumes — book disposal slots early during storm periods.

• Route clean yard waste to dedicated facilities at $18-24/ton versus $24-45/ton MSW disposal — saves $150-300/month during growing season
• Chip palm fronds and large branches on-site to avoid $5-8/ton processing fees
• Cover loose loads to avoid $50-100 spillage fines on highways and at facilities
• Batch yard waste loads during non-peak seasons when facilities offer $2-4/ton discounts

Standard surcharges: Tires $5-15/tire depending on size. Freon appliances $25-45/item for refrigerant recovery. TV/monitors $15-25/item for CRT processing. Mattresses $8-15/item at some facilities. Louisiana requires commercial hauler permits in most parishes — Orleans Parish $150/year, Jefferson Parish $200/year. Overweight vehicle fines $200-500 if caught over 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight. Load covering required on highways — fines $100-250 for uncovered debris loads.

• Remove Freon from appliances yourself with EPA certification to avoid $25-45/item facility charges — saves $400-800/month for appliance-heavy routes
• Sort tires by size — passenger car tires $5-8/item, truck tires $12-15/item at most facilities
• Partner with electronics recyclers for free TV/monitor disposal versus $15-25/item landfill charges
• Invest in quality tarps and load securement to avoid $100-250 spillage fines — ROI in 2-3 avoided citations

Private landfill operated by Waste Management. Among the lowest tipping fees in the country at approximately $24/ton. Scale house processes commercial loads quickly — average wait time 5-10 minutes. Gate fee waived for loads over 2 tons. Accepts most materials including C&D, tires, and Freon appliances. No hazardous waste. Credit terms available for established haulers with 30+ loads/month.

Parish-operated landfill with published transparent rates. Accepts MSW and C&D from all Louisiana parishes. Efficient scale operations with dedicated commercial lane. $15 minimum gate fee makes it cost-effective for smaller loads under 1 ton. Strong relationships with local haulers — monthly billing available for established operators. Tire disposal $8/passenger tire, $12/truck tire.

Transfer station with on-site recycling separation. Staff pulls metals and clean cardboard from mixed loads at no charge — can reduce disposal tonnage by 15-25%. MSW residual goes to regional landfills. Popular with residential cleanout operators due to material recovery revenue sharing. Electronic waste accepted for $0.15/lb. Appliance Freon removal $30/item.

Major scrap processor with port export access driving premium prices 10-15% above regional rates. Fast processing with magnetic cranes for ferrous separation. Clean loads get premium pricing — dirty/mixed loads discounted 15-20%. Monthly volume bonuses for 5+ tons. Catalytic converter purchases require ID verification and paperwork per Louisiana law. Same-day payment via check or ACH.

Nonprofit accepting working appliances, good furniture, and clean building materials. Free pickup available for large donations — saves $24/ton disposal fees. Tax receipt provided for charitable deductions. Popular items: kitchen cabinets, hardwood flooring, working appliances, office furniture. Strict quality standards — items must be clean and functional. Build relationships with store managers for consistent donation scheduling.