Orlando Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Orange County Landfill MSW (Class I): $54.20/ton effective October 1, 2025. Up from $39.75/ton in 2023 (~13% annual increases). Seminole County is lower at ~$37.58/ton per 2023 FDEP data — unincorporated Seminole residents get 2.5 tons FREE per year. Gate fee minimum: $9.

• Seminole County at ~$37.58/ton is $16.62/ton cheaper than Orange County — worth routing for jobs near the county border
• Account holders get extended hours (Mon–Fri starting at 4AM) at the Orange County Landfill

C&D (Class III) at Orange County Landfill: $41.10/ton — $13.10/ton cheaper than MSW. C&D is ONLY accepted at the landfill, NOT at transfer stations. Separate C&D from MSW to save $13.10/ton on every pound classified as construction debris.

• Route C&D to the Orange County Landfill only — transfer stations do not accept C&D
• The $13.10/ton spread between C&D ($41.10) and MSW ($54.20) makes C&D separation worthwhile on every job

Yard waste at Orange County Landfill: $46.80/ton — $7.40/ton cheaper than MSW. Keep yard waste separate from household junk. Mixed loads charged at the higher material rate.

• Yard waste at $46.80/ton saves $7.40/ton versus the MSW rate of $54.20/ton
• Mixed loads get charged at the HIGHER rate — always keep material types separated

Uncovered load penalty: DOUBLE the standard rate with no exceptions. Passenger tires: $2 each (max 8). Bulk waste tires: $239/ton. Asbestos (by appointment): $178/ton. Appliance with refrigerant: accepted, $9 minimum. Mixed loads charged at higher rate. Vehicles under 30 ft use small vehicle drop-off (manual unload); over 30 ft go to working cell.

• ALWAYS cover loads — uncovered loads pay DOUBLE at Orange County ($108.40/ton instead of $54.20/ton for MSW)
• Bulk tire loads (25+) require variance/license and are only accepted Mon–Fri 8AM–4PM

Primary disposal site for Orlando metro. C&D only accepted here, not at transfer stations. Uncovered loads DOUBLE rate. Mixed loads charged at higher rate. Account holders get 4AM early access weekdays. Cash, check, all major credit cards accepted. Vehicles under 30 ft: small vehicle drop-off. Over 30 ft: working cell.

Materials accepted: MSW, C&D, Yard waste, Asbestos, Bulk tires, Passenger tires, Refrigerant appliances, E-waste (free for residents at HHW)

Documentation needed: Commercial account for extended hours; Bulk tire variance/license for 25+ tires

Surcharges: Uncovered load: DOUBLE rate; Mixed loads: charged at higher rate; Asbestos: $178/ton by appointment; Bulk tires: $239/ton; Passenger tires: $2 each (max 8)

Seminole County rates are significantly lower than Orange County. Unincorporated Seminole residents get 2.5 tons FREE per year. At ~$37.58/ton, this is $16.62/ton cheaper than Orange County MSW ($54.20/ton). On a 3-ton load, routing to Seminole saves ~$50 per trip. Verify waste origin restrictions.

Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, and Salvation Army all serve the Orlando metro. Scrap yards pay for copper, brass, and aluminum. At $41⁠–⁠$54/ton disposal costs, every item diverted saves real money. Build donation and scrap routing into every job.