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NYC Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Transfer station rates estimated at $120–$170+/ton. BIC licensing, Commercial Waste Zones, and congestion pricing in 2026.

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Costs

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Facilities

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Bronx (East 132nd Street)

Action Environmental / IWS — Bronx Transfer Station

Call (718) 665-2368 or 1-866-DIAL-IWS for commercial rates — not publicly posted NYC's largest private hauler. IWS/Action owns both hauling and disposal assets — one of only two companies with this dual capability in NYC. Awarded 14 of 20 Commercial Waste Zones. 24-hour weekday operations allow off-peak dumping to avoid wait times. BIC license required for all haulers. LEED tracking portal available for commercial accounts. Additional IWS/Action locations at Hunts Point (315 Casanova St), multiple Brooklyn sites. Mon–Fri 24 hrs (closed 7:30PM–8PM for shift change), Sat closes 12PM Negotiated per account MSW C&D debris Recyclables Wood waste

Call (718) 665-2368 or 1-866-DIAL-IWS for commercial rates — not publicly postedBronx (East 132nd Street)
North Brooklyn (Williamsburg/Greenpoint area — ~1 mile from BQE Exit 33)

Hi-Tech Resource Recovery (Brooklyn)

Call (718) 386-5750 — not publicly posted Independent facility operating since 1988 that explicitly welcomes BIC-registered self-haulers — a practical option for smaller junk removal operators. Extended overnight weekday hours (reopening at 10PM nightly) may offer shorter wait times. Capacity: 214 tons/day MSW and 100 tons/day source-separated waste. Recyclables (metal, cardboard, rigid plastics) sorted and sent to sister facility Scholes Street Recycling. Online payment portal available. Sun 10PM–Mon 3PM, Mon 10PM–Tue 3PM, Tue 10PM–Wed 3PM, Wed 10PM–Thu 3PM, Thu 10PM–Fri 3PM, Fri 10PM–Sat 10AM; closed Sat night into Sunday Contact facility MSW/garbage Wood waste Metal Light construction debris

Call (718) 386-5750 — not publicly postedNorth Brooklyn (Williamsburg/Greenpoint area — ~1 mile from BQE Exit 33)
Newark, NJ (~11 miles from Times Square — closest to all major NJ/NY roadways)

Lemcor Solid Waste Transfer Station & MRF (Newark, NJ)

Call (973) 642-1212 or contact Monique Rodwell at (973) 856-4849 — pricing by quote based on volume and payment terms Explicitly marketed to NYC-area commercial haulers. Open 24/7/365 — the only facility profiled with true year-round, round-the-clock access. ~11 miles from Times Square via NJ Turnpike/I-95. Factor in bridge/tunnel tolls ($16+ for commercial vehicles at GWB) and NJ Recycling Enhancement Act surcharge ($3.00/ton) when comparing against NYC facility quotes. NJDEP hauling decals required for commercial vehicles. Accepts Visa, MC, Discover, AmEx (3.5% credit card surcharge). Commercial credit application available online. 24/7/365 for commercial customers; 6AM–9PM for exempt haulers (homeowners) Quote-based MSW C&D debris General commercial waste

Call (973) 642-1212 or contact Monique Rodwell at (973) 856-4849 — pricing by quote based on volume and payment termsNewark, NJ (~11 miles from Times Square — closest to all major NJ/NY roadways)
Bronx: 850 Edgewater Rd (Hunts Point); Queens: 30-27 Greenpoint Ave (LIC)

Sims Metal — Bronx & Long Island City (Queens)

Market rates — copper ~$4.70/lb, brass ~$1.60–$2.60/lb, aluminum ~$0.86/lb, stainless ~$0.30/lb (Feb 2026 NYC averages) Sims Metal (division of ASX-listed Sims Limited) operates two NYC yards. At $120–$170+/ton disposal costs, diverting metals to Sims turns disposal expense into revenue. LIC location has longer hours (6AM–6PM weekdays). No appointment necessary at either location. Valid government-issued photo ID required for all sellers. Customized scrap management programs available for regular commercial accounts. Roll-off container services and barge loading available. Bronx: Mon–Fri 7AM–3:30PM, Sat 7AM–2:30PM; LIC: Mon–Fri 6AM–6PM, Sat 6AM–2PM No minimum All ferrous metals Non-ferrous metals (copper, brass, aluminum, stainless, lead, zinc) Appliances (freon removed) Construction scrap

Market rates — copper ~$4.70/lb, brass ~$1.60–$2.60/lb, aluminum ~$0.86/lb, stainless ~$0.30/lb (Feb 2026 NYC averages)Bronx: 850 Edgewater Rd (Hunts Point); Queens: 30-27 Greenpoint Ave (LIC)
470 Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701 (outside NYC proper — Queens location appears closed)

Habitat for Humanity ReStore — Yonkers

Free drop-off; tax-deductible donation receipt provided The only active Habitat ReStore serving the NYC metro area — located in Yonkers, outside the five boroughs. Accepts furniture and appliances that Goodwill NYNJ does NOT accept. Pickup service available — schedule online or email restore@habitatnycwc.org. Email photos with 'DROP OFF' in subject line for pre-approval. Does NOT accept mattresses, box springs, sofa beds, tube TVs, or upholstered items from homes with pets/smokers. Monetary donation requested alongside pickups to offset operational costs. Tue–Sat 10AM–5PM, Sun open 1st and 3rd Sundays only (12PM–4PM), Mon closed No minimum Gently used furniture (under 10 years old preferred) Working appliances Cabinetry (complete with doors/drawers/hardware) Building materials

Free drop-off; tax-deductible donation receipt provided470 Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701 (outside NYC proper — Queens location appears closed)
Rules

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Savings

Cost-saving playbook

Track dump fees per job and per facility in ScaleYourJunk to identify your true all-in disposal cost including tolls, surcharges, and drive time. In NYC at $120–$170+/ton estimated rates plus congestion pricing and bridge tolls, untracked disposal costs will consume 15–20%+ of gross revenue. The platform logs every dump run so you can compare negotiated rates across facilities and optimize your routing strategy.

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Sorting

Separate scrap metals from every load and sell to Sims Metal (Bronx or LIC). At $120–$170+/ton disposal costs, metal diversion is not optional — it is essential for profitability. Copper averages ~$4.70/lb, brass $1.60–$2.60/lb, aluminum ~$0.86/lb. A single AC unit compressor can yield $15–$30 in scrap. The LIC yard is open 6AM–6PM weekdays for maximum flexibility. Route reusable furniture and appliances to Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Yonkers (470 Nepperhan Ave, (332) 777-5060) — accepts items that Goodwill does NOT. Pickup service available. For clothing and smaller household goods, use Goodwill NYNJ locations across the boroughs. Every item diverted from transfer stations saves $120–$170+ per ton in dump fees. Sort wood waste, cardboard, and metals from mixed loads before arriving at the transfer station. Some facilities (Hi-Tech, Action) sort recyclables internally, but pre-sorting may earn you better per-ton rates on negotiated accounts.

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NYC transfer station tipping fees are not publicly posted — all rates are negotiated per commercial account. Industry sources estimate MSW rates at $120–$170+/ton as of 2024–2025. NJ facilities may offer cost advantages: Union County flow-controlled MSW is $122.25/ton and Essex County waste-to-energy was reported at approximately $74/ton (December 2023, potentially stale). Factor in bridge/tunnel tolls ($16+ for commercial vehicles at GWB) and NJ surcharges ($3/ton REA fee) when comparing NJ options. Get competing quotes from at least 3 facilities — Lemcor, WM BQE, Action Environmental, and Hi-Tech are all practical options.

Yes. Any business collecting or removing waste from others' properties for a fee in NYC must be licensed by the Business Integrity Commission (BIC). The Trade Waste Removal License costs $5,000 plus a $600 application investigation fee plus $500 per vehicle for a 2-year term. A lower-cost Micro-Hauler License is available at $600. C&D removal requires a separate Class 2 Registration ($3,500). You CANNOT operate until BIC approval is granted — the background investigation must clear first. Penalties for operating unlicensed include up to 6 months imprisonment and $10,000 per day in fines.

Sims Metal operates two NYC yards: Bronx/Hunts Point (850 Edgewater Road, (718) 542-2300, Mon–Fri 7AM–3:30PM, Sat 7AM–2:30PM) and Long Island City, Queens (30-27 Greenpoint Avenue, (718) 786-6031, Mon–Fri 6AM–6PM, Sat 6AM–2PM). NYC scrap prices as of February 2026: bare bright copper ~$5.00/lb, copper average ~$4.70/lb, red brass ~$2.60/lb, aluminum ~$0.86/lb. No appointment necessary. Valid government-issued photo ID required for all sellers. At $120–$170+/ton disposal costs, metal diversion is essential for profitability.

Congestion pricing took effect January 5, 2025 for all vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street. Small trucks pay $14.40 per entry during peak hours (weekdays 5AM–9PM, weekends 9AM–9PM) and $3.60 overnight. Large trucks pay $21.60 peak and $5.40 overnight. Crossing credits are available for tunnel entries. Schedule Manhattan below-60th jobs during overnight hours for 75% toll savings. FDR Drive, West Side Highway, and Hugh L. Carey Tunnel connections to West Street are exempt. Use E-ZPass. Phase-in: 60% toll level through 2027, increasing to 80% through 2030.

Yes. Lemcor in Newark (170 Frelinghuysen Avenue, (973) 642-1212) explicitly serves NYC haulers and operates 24/7/365 — approximately 11 miles from Times Square. WM Front Street Transfer Station in Elizabeth, NJ is another option. You must have NJDEP hauling decals on all commercial vehicles. Factor in bridge/tunnel tolls ($16+ for commercial vehicles at GWB), NJ Recycling Enhancement Act surcharge ($3.00/ton), fuel costs, and drive time when comparing against NYC facility quotes. The total cost comparison — not just the per-ton rate — determines whether the NJ route makes financial sense.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Yonkers (470 Nepperhan Avenue, (332) 777-5060, Tue–Sat 10AM–5PM) accepts gently used furniture, working appliances, building materials, and cabinetry — the only active ReStore in the NYC metro area. The Queens location appears closed. Important: Goodwill NYNJ does NOT accept furniture or large appliances. Habitat ReStore offers pickup service — schedule online or email restore@habitatnycwc.org. Does not accept mattresses, box springs, sofa beds, tube TVs, or upholstered items from homes with pets or smokers. At $120–$170+/ton disposal costs, every item diverted to donation saves significant dump fees.

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