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Phoenix Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

City of Phoenix transfer stations at $55/ton with $40 minimum. Maricopa County at $6–$12/load. Salt River Landfill at $60/ton. 7+ facilities mapped.

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Facilities

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South Phoenix (3060 S. 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009)

27th Avenue Transfer Station (City of Phoenix)

MSW: $55.00/ton, $40.00 minimum. Small load (GVW ≤6,000 lbs): $40.00 flat. Certified green organics: $32.00/ton. Non-certified green organics: $37.00/ton. Freon appliance: $20/unit. CRT: $20/unit. Unsecured load: $20. Rates from May 2023 — call to confirm current. 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. Mon–Fri 5:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Closed Sun $40.00 MSW/commercial loads C&D debris (same rate as MSW) Certified green organics ($32/ton) Non-certified green organics ($37/ton)

MSW: $55.00/ton, $40.00 minimum. Small load (GVW ≤6,000 lbs): $40.00 flat. Certified green organics: $32.00/ton. Non-certified green organics: $37.00/ton. Freon appliance: $20/unit. CRT: $20/unit. Unsecured load: $20. Rates from May 2023 — call to confirm current.South Phoenix (3060 S. 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009)
North Phoenix (30205 N. Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85085)

North Gateway Transfer Station (City of Phoenix)

Same as 27th Avenue: MSW $55.00/ton, $40.00 minimum. Certified green organics $32.00/ton. Call to confirm current rates. 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. Mon–Fri 5:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Closed Sun $40.00 Same as 27th Avenue Transfer Station — identical rate sheet applies

Same as 27th Avenue: MSW $55.00/ton, $40.00 minimum. Certified green organics $32.00/ton. Call to confirm current rates.North Phoenix (30205 N. Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85085)
Scottsdale (4660 N. Beeline Highway/SR 87, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 — Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community)

Salt River Landfill (SRPMIC)

MSW: $60.00/ton, $30 minimum. Green waste: $60.00/ton, $30 min. Rejected green waste: $70.00/ton, $35 min. Freon surcharge: $30/unit on top of weight fees. Bulk items: $30 small / $150 large + weight. Untarped loads: $20 flat + gate rate. 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. Mon–Fri 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Closed Sun $30.00 MSW (garbage) Green waste ($60/ton) Rejected green waste — palms, cactus, oleanders, bamboo, grass, sod ($70/ton) Appliances ($60/ton + $30 Freon surcharge)

MSW: $60.00/ton, $30 minimum. Green waste: $60.00/ton, $30 min. Rejected green waste: $70.00/ton, $35 min. Freon surcharge: $30/unit on top of weight fees. Bulk items: $30 small / $150 large + weight. Untarped loads: $20 flat + gate rate.Scottsdale (4660 N. Beeline Highway/SR 87, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 — Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community)
Surprise, AZ (19401 W. Deer Valley Road, Surprise, AZ 85387)

Northwest Regional Landfill (WM)

Not publicly posted — call (623) 584-6065 or (866) 909-4458 for commercial rates. Cash, check, credit/debit, credit account. WM-operated landfill serving the west Valley — Surprise, Glendale, Peoria, and surrounding communities. Commercial rates not published — call or set up a WM commercial account for negotiated pricing. For operators working the west Valley, this may be closer than driving to City of Phoenix transfer stations. Saturday hours (6 AM–1 PM) available. Mon–Fri 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Closed Sun Call for details MSW C&D — contact facility for full list

Not publicly posted — call (623) 584-6065 or (866) 909-4458 for commercial rates. Cash, check, credit/debit, credit account.Surprise, AZ (19401 W. Deer Valley Road, Surprise, AZ 85387)
Cave Creek (3955 E. Carefree Highway, Cave Creek, AZ 85331)

Maricopa County Cave Creek Transfer Station

Car: $6. Van/SUV: $9. Pickup (below cab): $12. 10-ft trailer: $12. Bagged trash: $2/bag. Green waste pickup: $26.75. Furniture/mattress: $8/item. Appliances: $8/item. CRTs: $21/item. Scrap metal: FREE. Maricopa County-operated transfer station with the lowest small-load rates in the Phoenix metro. At $6–$12 per load for small vehicles, it dramatically undercuts the $40 minimum at City transfer stations for single-item or light pickups. Scrap metal is FREE — drop off metal items here at no cost. Limited schedule (Wed–Sat only) restricts usefulness for daily operations. Debit and credit cards ONLY — no cash accepted since October 2019. Maricopa County also operates transfer stations at New River, Rainbow Valley, Hassayampa, and Morristown with similar pricing. Tires limited to 5 per visit, rims must be removed. Wed–Sat 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Closed Sun–Tue $2 per bag MSW Green waste Furniture/mattresses ($8/item) All appliances ($8/item)

Car: $6. Van/SUV: $9. Pickup (below cab): $12. 10-ft trailer: $12. Bagged trash: $2/bag. Green waste pickup: $26.75. Furniture/mattress: $8/item. Appliances: $8/item. CRTs: $21/item. Scrap metal: FREE.Cave Creek (3955 E. Carefree Highway, Cave Creek, AZ 85331)
Central Phoenix (1500 S. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034)

Republic Services Phoenix Transfer Station

Not publicly posted — call (602) 322-0330 for commercial rates Republic Services-operated transfer station with the earliest opening time in the Phoenix metro — 5:00 AM on both weekdays and Saturdays (30 minutes before City stations). Centrally located south of downtown Phoenix. Rates not published — call for commercial pricing. For operators who need the earliest possible dump window to maximize jobs per day, Republic's 5 AM opening provides a competitive advantage. Mon–Fri 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Closed Sun Call for details MSW — contact facility for full list

Not publicly posted — call (602) 322-0330 for commercial ratesCentral Phoenix (1500 S. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034)
Mobile, AZ (40404 S. 99th Avenue, Mobile, AZ 85139 — near Maricopa, south of Phoenix metro)

Butterfield Station Landfill (WM)

Not publicly posted — call (623) 723-0206 or (866) 909-4458 Largest landfill in Arizona, WM-operated. The unique value: accepts both friable and non-friable asbestos — rare in any metro. Also offers drum management, solidification services, and a rail spur. Located south of the metro near Maricopa — significant drive from central Phoenix. Best for specialized loads that other facilities cannot handle. Weekday-only operations (closed Saturday and Sunday). Mon–Fri 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Closed Sat–Sun Call for details MSW C&D Biosolids Friable and non-friable asbestos

Not publicly posted — call (623) 723-0206 or (866) 909-4458Mobile, AZ (40404 S. 99th Avenue, Mobile, AZ 85139 — near Maricopa, south of Phoenix metro)
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Phoenix offers the most transparent municipal pricing of any major metro — City transfer stations at $55/ton give you a clear baseline for comparing WM, Republic, and tribal facility rates. ScaleYourJunk logs dump fees per job automatically so you can track whether the convenience of Salt River's location or Maricopa County's flat-rate pricing actually saves money versus City stations on your specific job mix.

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Enroll in the City of Phoenix Certified Green Organics Program to drop your yard waste disposal rate from $55/ton to $32/ton — a 42% savings. For operators doing regular landscape and estate cleanout jobs, this certification pays for itself on the first few loads. Sell scrap metal at I Buy Scrap Metal Recycling (East Valley: 1110 E Gilbert Dr, Tempe, (480) 907-6978, 7 days; West Valley: 940 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, (602) 276-9414, Mon–Sat) or Davis Metals & Salvage ((602) 267-7208). Copper at approximately $4.80/lb and brass at approximately $1.60/lb make metal separation highly profitable in Phoenix. Donate usable furniture, appliances, and building materials to Habitat for Humanity ReStore (115 E Watkins St, Phoenix, (623) 551-6000, Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM). Free pickup and deconstruction services available. Mattresses typically not accepted. Additional locations at 4344 W Indian School Rd and 3210 S McClintock Dr, Tempe.

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City of Phoenix transfer stations (27th Avenue and North Gateway) charge $55 per ton with a $40 minimum for standard MSW loads. Small vehicles with GVW under 6,000 lbs pay a flat $40. Salt River Landfill charges $60 per ton with a $30 minimum. Maricopa County transfer stations charge flat rates from $6 to $12 per vehicle for small loads. Certified green organics at City stations cost only $32 per ton. WM and Republic facilities do not publish rates — call for commercial pricing. All rates from May 2023 rate sheet — call (602) 262-6251 to confirm current pricing.

Maricopa County transfer stations offer the cheapest small-load disposal in the metro at $6 per car, $9 per van/SUV, and $12 per pickup truck — dramatically cheaper than the $40 minimum at City of Phoenix stations. The Cave Creek location at 3955 E Carefree Highway operates Wednesday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Appliances cost only $8 each (versus $20 at City stations) and scrap metal is free. Debit and credit cards only — no cash accepted. Additional county stations at New River, Rainbow Valley, Hassayampa, and Morristown.

Yes — the City of Phoenix requires an Express Exit Disposal Permit Decal for each commercial vehicle using City transfer stations. The permit requires a $1,000 minimum bond or cash deposit. It significantly speeds up entry and exit processing. Contact (602) 262-6251 or email solid.waste@phoenix.gov to apply. You also need cash for the entry deposit at City stations — credit and debit cards are not accepted for deposits due to bank policy. WM and Republic facilities have their own commercial account processes.

City of Phoenix transfer stations (27th Avenue and North Gateway) are open Saturday 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Salt River Landfill has Saturday hours from 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM — 30 minutes longer. Northwest Regional Landfill (WM) is open Saturday 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Republic Services Transfer Station opens at 5:00 AM Saturday until noon. Maricopa County Cave Creek is open Saturday 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Butterfield Station Landfill is closed weekends. No facilities are open on Sundays.

Enroll in the City of Phoenix Certified Green Organics Program to qualify for the $32 per ton rate on vegetation-only loads at City transfer stations — a 42% savings versus the standard $55 per ton MSW rate. Non-certified green organics still get a discount at $37 per ton. Contact (602) 262-6251 or email solid.waste@phoenix.gov for certification details. Salt River Landfill charges $60 per ton for green waste with no discount, and rejected green waste (palms, cactus, oleanders, bamboo, grass, sod) costs $70 per ton.

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