St. Louis Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Champ Landfill in Maryland Heights is the primary regional MSW landfill, operated by Waste Connections. The published walk-in gate rate of $324.61/ton (effective February 6, 2023 — call to confirm current rate) is extraordinarily high — over 5x the national average of $62/ton. This is explicitly the public/walk-in rate. Commercial haulers with established Waste Connections accounts negotiate significantly lower per-ton rates based on volume commitments. Republic Services and Waste Connections also operate transfer stations with unpublished rates. The critical takeaway: never haul MSW to Champ Landfill without a commercial account.

• Establish a Waste Connections commercial account immediately — the $324.61/ton gate rate is for walk-in customers only, and account holders pay dramatically less
• Republic Services Transfer Station (71 Angelica St) and Valley Park Transfer Station (200 S Elam Ave) offer alternative MSW disposal without driving to Champ Landfill — call for commercial rates
• Every pound diverted from MSW to C&D or composting saves money at St. Louis rates, where the gap between MSW and C&D disposal is among the widest in the country

Rock Hill Quarries Company Demolition Landfill at 1233 North Rock Hill Road is the metro's dedicated C&D facility. Historical sources indicate approximately $14/cu yd for most C&D material and $15/cu yd for concrete — these rates may have changed, so call (314) 968-2336 to confirm. Customer reviews mention a $100 minimum charge. Even if Rock Hill rates have increased, they are dramatically cheaper than Champ Landfill's $324.61/ton MSW gate rate. For a typical renovation load, routing C&D here instead of to Champ Landfill can save $200+ per load. Accepts C&D only — no household trash, appliances, or liquids.

St. Louis Composting at 39 Old Elam Avenue in Valley Park charges by vehicle size — not by weight. Paper lawn bags cost $2 each. Trash cans and plastic bags cost $4 each. Small pickups and minivans range $55⁠–⁠$75. Large pickups and cargo vans range $65⁠–⁠$85+. Trailers from 8 to 20 feet range $85⁠–⁠$180+ depending on size and load height (1⁠–⁠3 ft vs. over 3 ft). A 3% surcharge applies to all credit/debit card transactions. All plastic bags must be emptied and removed from the facility. A second location at 11294 Schaefer Drive in Maryland Heights opens Mon–Fri 6:00 AM–4:00 PM. For jobs with significant green waste, separating yard waste and routing it here is dramatically cheaper than paying Champ Landfill MSW rates.

Major appliances are NOT accepted at Champ Landfill — operators must find alternative disposal for refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, and dishwashers. Route appliances to scrap metal yards for revenue instead of paying disposal fees. Whole tires are banned at both Champ Landfill and Valley Park Transfer Station — only chipped or shredded tires are accepted. Yard waste must be separated and handled by Hansen's Environmental Wood Resources at (636) 379-1830 (Mon–Fri only) or routed to St. Louis Composting. St. Louis County requires a Waste Hauler License at $25/vehicle/year; special waste haulers must also post a $1,000 bond per vehicle.

Most centrally located disposal option in the City of St. Louis. Saturday hours (8 AM–noon) are valuable for weekend jobs — Champ Landfill has no weekend hours. Open a Republic Services commercial account for better rates and faster processing at (636) 947-5959. Located in the Near North Riverfront neighborhood near I-70, making it accessible for operators working the city core, south city, and north county. For operators doing 2⁠–⁠3 inner-city jobs per day, the time savings versus driving to Champ Landfill in Maryland Heights (which can waste 45+ minutes each way from south city) far outweighs any transfer station fee premium.

Serves the south and southwest St. Louis County corridor — closer for jobs in Fenton, Kirkwood, Ballwin, and south county than driving to Champ Landfill in Maryland Heights. Payment is cash or check ONLY — NO credit or debit cards accepted. Bring small bills; checks require a local bank. The 3:00 PM closing time (last load accepted at 2:30 PM) is earlier than most facilities — plan accordingly. Yard waste accepted Monday through Friday only (not Saturdays). Accepted green materials include brush and logs under 6 inches diameter, Christmas trees, garden vegetation, leaves, sawdust, untreated/unpainted lumber and pallets, wood chips, and yard clippings. Whole tires not accepted.

Private, independently operated C&D landfill — the closest C&D disposal option to central and west St. Louis County. For loads that are primarily renovation/demolition debris (drywall, lumber, shingles, concrete), rates here are MUCH cheaper than Champ Landfill's $324.61/ton MSW gate rate — even accounting for the potential $100 minimum. Sort your loads and save significantly. Does NOT accept household trash (MSW), appliances, asbestos, lead paint, or liquids — C&D materials only. Call ahead to confirm hours — reviews suggest they may close earlier than posted, with entry cutoff as early as 3:30 PM. No dedicated website — listed on Wastebits directory.

Materials accepted: Concrete/asphalt/bricks, Drywall/plaster, Lumber/wood waste, Roofing shingles, Soil/rock/inert solids, Brush/wood waste

Documentation needed: Call (314) 968-2336 to confirm hours and current rates before first visit

Surcharges: MSW contamination: load may be REJECTED; $100 minimum charge reported — verify directly

For jobs with significant yard waste (estate cleanouts, property cleanups, storm damage), separating green waste and bringing it here saves substantially compared to MSW landfill rates. A pickup load of brush at $65⁠–⁠$85 here versus $324+ per ton at Champ Landfill represents enormous savings on mixed loads. All plastic bags must be emptied and removed from the facility — yard waste only. A 3% surcharge applies to all credit/debit card transactions. Does NOT accept trash, dirt, railroad ties, painted/treated pallets, treated wood, stumps/roots/shrubs with intact root balls, dead animals, or any non-organic materials. Saturday hours (7 AM–3 PM) give operators more weekend disposal flexibility than most metro facilities.