Phoenix Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

City of Phoenix operates two transfer stations (27th Avenue and North Gateway) with identical pricing at $55/ton and a $40 minimum. Small loads from vehicles with GVW 6,000 lbs or less pay a flat $40. Salt River Landfill on tribal land charges $60/ton with a $30 minimum. WM's Northwest Regional Landfill in Surprise and Butterfield Station Landfill near Maricopa do not publish rates — call for commercial pricing. Republic Services' Phoenix Transfer Station also does not publish rates. Maricopa County transfer stations offer the lowest small-load rates in the metro at $6⁠–⁠$12 per load but operate on limited schedules.

• City of Phoenix transfer stations at $55/ton beat Salt River's $60/ton for commercial tonnage — the $5/ton savings adds up on full truckloads
• Maricopa County Cave Creek transfer station charges only $6⁠–⁠$12 per load for small vehicles — cheapest option for single-item pickups
• Certified green organics rate of $32/ton at City stations is a 42% savings versus the $55/ton MSW rate for vegetation-only loads

City of Phoenix transfer stations offer a certified green organics rate of $32/ton — a 42% savings versus the $55/ton standard MSW rate. Non-certified green organics cost $37/ton. To qualify for the $32 rate, operators must enroll in the City's Certified Green Organics Program. For operators who regularly haul yard waste (estate cleanouts, landscape jobs, storm debris), this certification pays for itself quickly. Salt River Landfill charges $60/ton for green waste with no discount. Rejected green waste at Salt River (palms, cactus, oleanders, bamboo, grass, sod) costs $70/ton.

City of Phoenix transfer stations: Freon appliances $20/unit (first 1 free/year for residents), CRTs $20/unit (first 2 free for residents), unsecured load fee $20/load, special handling $50⁠–⁠$250, boats/spas not cut into fourths incur a $50 penalty. Commercial tires are NOT accepted at City facilities. Salt River Landfill: Freon surcharge $30 on top of $60/ton weight fees, special handling $30 (small) to $150 (large bulk items), untarped loads $20 flat plus gate rate. Tires NOT accepted at Salt River. Maricopa County: appliances $8/each, CRTs $21/each, furniture/mattress $8/item. Scrap metal FREE at Maricopa County.

Maricopa County transfer stations (Cave Creek, New River, Rainbow Valley, Hassayampa, Morristown) offer the cheapest small-load disposal in the Phoenix metro with flat per-vehicle pricing: cars $6, vans/SUVs $9, pickup trucks (below cab) $12, 10-ft trailers $12, bagged trash $2/bag. Green waste pickups cost $26.75. Furniture, sofas, chairs, and mattresses cost $8/item. All appliances $8/each. Scrap metal is FREE. Debit and credit cards only — no cash accepted since October 2019. Cave Creek location operates Wed–Sat 7:00 AM–4:30 PM — limited schedule compared to City stations.

City of Phoenix-operated transfer station and materials recovery facility (MRF). All waste is transferred to the SR 85 Landfill (not open to the public) approximately 60 miles west. The $55/ton rate beats Salt River's $60/ton for commercial tonnage. CRITICAL: cash is required for the entry deposit — credit/debit cards are NOT accepted for deposits due to bank policy. Credit/debit accepted for final payment. Commercial operators must obtain an Express Exit Disposal Permit Decal ($1,000 minimum bond or cash deposit) — speeds entry/exit significantly. Contact (602) 262-6251 or solid.waste@phoenix.gov. All loads must be covered ($20 unsecured load fee). Commercial tires NOT accepted. A multi-year rate increase has been proposed, potentially effective July 1, 2026.

Materials accepted: MSW at $55/ton, Certified green organics at $32/ton, Non-certified green organics at $37/ton, Freon appliances at $20/unit, CRTs at $20/unit, Recyclables (free, residential)

Documentation needed: Express Exit Disposal Permit Decal: $1,000 bond or cash deposit per vehicle; Cash required for entry deposit (credit/debit not accepted for deposits); Contact: (602) 262-6251 or solid.waste@phoenix.gov

Surcharges: Unsecured load: $20; Special handling: $50⁠–⁠$250; Boats/spas not cut into fourths: $50 penalty; Commercial tires: NOT accepted

Identical pricing and policies to the 27th Avenue station. Located on the north end of Phoenix along Black Canyon Highway — convenient for operators working north Phoenix, north Scottsdale, and the I-17 corridor. Same Express Exit Permit requirement, same cash-for-deposit rule, same covered-load requirement. Use whichever station is closer to your job route — the rates are identical.

Tribal-operated landfill on sovereign land — federal/tribal regulations may supersede Arizona state law. At $60/ton, it costs $5/ton more than City stations but offers a convenient location for east Valley jobs (Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe). Saturday hours extend to 3:30 PM — 30 minutes longer than City stations. The $30 minimum is lower than City's $40 minimum, making it cheaper for very small loads. Entry deposit equals 20% of gross vehicle weight (applied to tare on exit). Tires, boats, and mobile homes are NOT accepted. Contact management for commercial pricing — Scottsdale and Mesa residents have special programs through city contracts.