Philadelphia Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators

PA state average MSW tipping fee is $85.45/ton (EREF 2024). Northeast regional average is $80.67/ton. SECCRA Landfill in Chester County is the only facility with published rates at $89/ton (effective January 1, 2026). DCSWA transfer stations in Delaware County were approximately $87/ton per 2024 budget data. WM, Republic, and Reworld rates are negotiated per account — estimated $75⁠–⁠$100+/ton depending on volume and contract terms.

• Get competing quotes from WM (Fairless, Grays Ferry), Republic (TRC, Quickway), and Reworld before committing to a single facility
• Use SECCRA's $89/ton transparent pricing as your benchmark when negotiating rates with private facilities

C&D rates are not published by any major Philadelphia-area facility. WM Fairless Landfill and WM Grays Ferry Transfer Station both accept C&D. Waste-to-energy facilities (Reworld Plymouth and Delaware Valley) generally do NOT accept C&D — it is non-combustible. Route C&D to landfills or transfer stations, not WTE plants. Separate recyclable metals, clean concrete, and wood from mixed C&D to reduce tonnage at the scale.

• Route C&D to WM Fairless Landfill or Grays Ferry Transfer Station — both accept C&D debris
• Separate scrap metals from C&D loads and sell to EMR Port Richmond or M. Dunn Recycling for revenue instead of disposal cost

SECCRA charges $45/ton for unchipped brush and limbs — roughly half the MSW rate ($89/ton). Chipped brush and yard waste under 500 lbs is free at SECCRA for municipal loads. Other facilities do not publish green waste rates. Separate yard waste from MSW loads to qualify for lower rates at SECCRA.

• Route yard waste to SECCRA at $45/ton — half the MSW rate and the only published green waste pricing in the metro
• Keep green waste loads strictly separate from MSW to qualify for the discounted rate

SECCRA published surcharges: auto tires $3 each, truck tires $20 each, tractor tires $20 each, appliances with refrigerant $12 each (SECCRA removes it), other appliances $5 each, frozen/stuck load removal $50. WM Fairless Landfill prohibits tire dropping on-site. E-waste cannot be landfilled in Pennsylvania — TVs, computers, laptops, printers, and monitors must be recycled. WM Fairless requires full PPE (vest, hard hat, boots, safety glasses, gloves) and CB radio tuned to channel 20.

• SECCRA charges only $12 per freon appliance (they remove refrigerant) — the cheapest published rate in the metro for appliance disposal
• Stock full PPE on every truck — WM Fairless requires vest, hard hat, boots, safety glasses, and gloves with no exceptions

The only facility in the Philadelphia metro with a fully published, current fee schedule (effective January 1, 2026). Walk-up commercial loads appear to be accepted without formal account setup — weight-based billing at the gate. Serves 24 municipalities and commercial haulers. Tire pricing is the most affordable found: auto tires $3 each, truck tires $20 each. Freon appliances $12 each — SECCRA handles refrigerant removal. Frozen/stuck load removal fee: $50. Electronics recycling program available. The trade-off is location — West Grove is roughly 45 minutes from Center City.

Materials accepted: MSW, Green waste/brush, Tires (auto, truck, tractor), Appliances with freon ($12 each), Other appliances ($5 each), Electronics (recycling program), Single-stream recyclables (market rate)

Documentation needed: No formal account required for walk-up commercial loads

Surcharges: Gate fee: $5 minimum; Auto tires: $3 each; Truck tires: $20 each; Tractor tires: $20 each; Freon appliances: $12 each; Other appliances: $5 each; Frozen/stuck load removal: $50

Major regional landfill with 3,500 tons/day capacity. Opens at 2AM for commercial haulers — earliest access in the metro, suggesting large-volume operators arrive predawn to beat queues. Strict on-site rules: all trucks must have CB radio tuned to channel 20, tow hooks front and rear, full PPE (vest, hard hat, boots, safety glasses, gloves), loads must be tarped, PA Act 90 stickers required, cab cards presented at scale house, designated truck routes (Tyburn Rd to New Ford Mill Rd), 15 MPH speed limit, tire dropping prohibited. Waste profiles must be approved before first disposal. Credit/debit cards or credit account accepted.

Materials accepted: MSW, C&D debris, Biosolids, Clean soils, Contaminated soils (non-haz), Asbestos (friable/non-friable), Non-haz industrial sludges, NORM/TENORM

Documentation needed: PA Act 90 stickers on all trucks/trailers; Cab cards for scale house; Waste profiles approved prior to disposal; CB radio tuned to channel 20; Full PPE mandatory

Surcharges: Rates negotiated — not published; Tire dropping prohibited on-site

Most centrally located disposal facility for operators working within Philadelphia proper. WM-operated transfer station accepting both MSW and C&D. Commercial account required — contact Eastern Technical Service Center at TSCEastern@wm.com or (800) 963-4776. Rail spur on-site. Opens at 4:30AM for early-morning dumps. Saturday hours are limited (6AM–10:30AM only).

EMR Port Richmond has the best hours in the metro — open 7 days a week including evenings until 7PM on weekdays. Government-issued photo ID required for all transactions at both yards. M. Dunn is family-owned (since 1932, 4.9 stars on Google) and pays cash — specializes in HVAC scrap, copper, and non-ferrous metals. Additional EMR locations at 3057 N 2nd St (Philadelphia) and Sharon Hill (3 Industrial Dr). At $85⁠–⁠$100/ton disposal costs, aggressive metal separation is essential for profitability.

Accepts furniture, working appliances, building materials, and cabinets that most donation centers refuse. Free pickup service for accepted donations of any size — schedule at habitatphiladelphia.vonigo.com or call (215) 739-9300. All items must be in good, clean, sellable condition — free of mold, water damage, and lead paint. Does NOT accept mattresses, items with rips/stains/odors/pet hair, or non-working appliances. At $85⁠–⁠$100/ton disposal costs, every item diverted here saves real money and provides a tax receipt for the customer.