Savannah Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators

WM Superior Landfill and Republic Services Savannah Regional Landfill are primary options charging estimated $55-75/ton. Neither publishes rates — all commercial pricing requires direct negotiation. GA state average is $55.76/ton but Savannah's limited competition drives prices toward the $65-75 range. Atlantic Waste Services Transfer Station charges estimated $45-60/ton but requires 2-ton minimum loads. Residential drop-offs at City of Savannah Transfer Station cost $15/load (up to 500 lbs) but operators need commercial accounts for volume discounts.

• Call WM Superior (912-964-2000) and Republic (912-355-4000) for competing quotes — save $5-15/ton
• Use GA state average $55.76/ton as negotiation benchmark in rate discussions
• Atlantic Waste requires 2-ton minimums but may offer $10-20/ton savings over major haulers
• Consolidate loads to meet minimum tonnage requirements and avoid per-trip surcharges

WM Superior accepts mixed C&D at estimated $50-65/ton. Republic charges similar rates but requires pre-approval for contaminated debris. Green Acres Recycling offers competitive C&D processing at $35-50/ton for sorted materials — clean concrete may qualify for $25-35/ton rates. Savannah Recycling Center processes wood waste at $30-40/ton but requires separation from other C&D. Unsorted mixed C&D typically costs $15-20/ton more than pre-sorted loads.

• Route sorted C&D to Green Acres Recycling — save $15-25/ton vs. mixed landfill disposal
• Separate clean concrete and route to concrete recyclers — save $20-30/ton
• Wood waste separation to Savannah Recycling Center saves $10-15/ton vs. mixed C&D
• Pre-sort on-site during removal to avoid sorting fees at facilities

Savannah's port location supports strong scrap metal pricing due to export demand. Copper currently pays $3.20-3.80/lb, brass $2.40-2.80/lb, aluminum $0.65-0.85/lb, steel $0.15-0.25/lb. Chatham Steel & Metal and American Iron & Metal compete for volume — operators with 500+ lbs can negotiate premium rates. Appliances with Freon require $15-25 recovery fee but net positive after steel value. Clean auto batteries bring $0.22-0.28/lb.

• Savannah port proximity drives copper prices $0.20-0.40/lb above inland markets
• Separate all metals from every load — average $50-150 additional revenue per C&D job
• Build relationships with Chatham Steel for volume pricing on 1,000+ lb loads
• Remove Freon from appliances on-site to avoid facility recovery fees

Mattresses typically cost $15-25 each at most Savannah facilities. Tires range $5-15 depending on size — passenger car $5-8, truck tires $12-15, tractor tires $25-50. Freon appliances require $15-35 recovery fees. TVs and electronics face $10-25 disposal fees. Propane tanks cost $8-15 each. Paint and hazardous materials require special handling — expect $25-75/item plus transportation to licensed facilities in Brunswick or Augusta.

• Pre-price specialty items in customer quotes — mattress jobs should include $20/item disposal costs
• Route electronics to Best Buy or Staples for free drop-off — save $10-25/item
• Bundle tire disposal with automotive shops for volume discounts
• Always verify surcharge schedules before quoting — call facilities weekly for updates

Largest facility serving Chatham County. Commercial accounts required for volume pricing. Scale certified every 6 months. Accept loads up to 80,000 lbs GVW. No appointment needed but expect 15-30 minute wait times during peak hours (8-10am, 2-4pm). Separate entrance for commercial haulers. Credit terms available for established operators.

Privately-owned transfer station offering competitive rates for volume loads. Must consolidate loads to meet 2-ton minimums. Cash or check only — no credit terms. Quick in-and-out service with minimal wait times. Popular with smaller operators who can batch daily routes. Owner on-site daily and negotiates directly with regular customers.

C&D recycling specialist — significant savings for sorted materials. Clean concrete and asphalt get lowest rates. Wood waste processed into mulch. No MSW accepted. Scale house operated by trained staff who help classify materials for best pricing. Monthly billing available for established accounts. Popular destination for contractors and demo operators.

Mixed recycling facility accepting clean wood waste at competitive rates. Pay current market rates for separated metals. Cardboard and paper accepted free if clean and baled. No household garbage accepted. Self-serve unloading with forklift assistance available. Popular with furniture removal specialists who separate wood items on-site.