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Dump Fee Guide

Tucson Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Los Reales Landfill at $35/ton — among the cheapest in the Southwest. C&D at Tank's Speedway also $35/ton. 5 facilities mapped.

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Last updated: Mar 2026

At a Glance

Fee range

$35/ton (Los Reales & Speedway C&D) – $70/ton (Sahuarita Transfer Station)

Per ton (weighed at scale), flat rates for pickup trucks at Speedway

Facilities listed
5
Los Reales MSW
$35/ton
Speedway C&D
$35/ton
County TS
$65–$70/ton
  • MSW
  • C&D
  • Green Waste
  • Appliances
  • Mattresses
  • Tires
  • Scrap Metal (free at Los Reales)

Biggest cost trap: Pima County transfer stations (Catalina at $65/ton, Sahuarita at $70/ton) charge nearly DOUBLE the Los Reales rate of $35/ton. Operators who use the nearest transfer station instead of routing to Los Reales pay $30–$35 more per ton on every load.

Disposal costs

Typical Costs in Tucson

Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.

MSW (Household Junk)

$35/ton (Los Reales) – $70/ton (Sahuarita Transfer Station)

Minimum
$15 at Los Reales · $32.50 at Catalina · $35 at Sahuarita
Basis
Per ton (prorated, weighed at scale)
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Los Reales Sustainability Campus at $35/ton is the cheapest MSW disposal in the Tucson metro — well below the national average of $62/ton. Pima County transfer stations charge nearly double: Catalina at $65/ton and Sahuarita at $70/ton. On a typical 2-ton junk removal load, that difference is $70 at Los Reales versus $130⁠–⁠$140 at county transfer stations — a $60⁠–⁠$70 savings per load. Marana Regional Landfill (WM) does not publish rates. The $1.00/ton ADEQ Environmental Fee applies statewide at all Arizona solid waste facilities.

  • Los Reales at $35/ton is the anchor rate — plan all routes to end near south Tucson where the facility is located
  • Pima County transfer stations at $65⁠–⁠$70/ton should be a last resort for far north or far south jobs only
  • Scrap metal recycling is FREE at Los Reales — separate metals from every load to reduce your weighed tonnage

C&D (Construction & Demolition)

$35/ton at both Los Reales and Speedway Recycling

Minimum
$15 at Los Reales · $21 at Speedway
Basis
Per ton; flat pickup-truck rates at Speedway ($21/load C&D)
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C&D disposal costs match MSW at $35/ton at both Los Reales and Tank's Speedway Recycling. The key difference: Speedway is a dedicated C&D facility that recycles concrete, metals, wood, and cardboard from loads — and offers convenient flat pickup-truck rates at $21/load for C&D. Demolition debris is also $35/ton with a $21 minimum. Clean green waste at Speedway costs $35/ton ($21 minimum), while mixed green waste costs $39/ton ($25 minimum). Clean inert materials (concrete, rock) are $35/ton. Speedway does NOT accept MSW/household garbage — keep those loads for Los Reales.

Specialty Items & Per-Item Surcharges

$5/load (uncovered surcharge at Los Reales) – $50 (log handling fee at Speedway)

Minimum
$5 uncovered load fee
Basis
Per item at Speedway; included in per-ton rate at Los Reales
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Los Reales includes appliances, mattresses, and tires in the standard $35/ton rate — no per-item surcharges. Speedway charges $20 each for appliances, electronics/TVs/monitors, mattresses, and stuffed furniture. Tires cost $10 without rim, $15 with rim. Carpet/padding is $20 per roll. Railroad ties are $5 each. Logs/tree trunks over 3 feet incur a $50 handling fee. The $5 uncovered load surcharge at Los Reales is among the lowest in any metro — but Pima County transfer stations charge $25 for uncovered loads.

Special Waste

$42/ton (Los Reales special handling) – $150/ton (non-standard tires at county stations)

Minimum
$75 minimum for special handling at Los Reales
Basis
Per ton with minimums
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Los Reales accepts special handling waste at $42/ton with a $75 minimum — requires pre-approval via (520) 791-4183 or WasteDisposal@tucsonaz.gov. Pima County transfer stations charge $125/ton for non-standard waste, $100/load special handling fee, $30/ton for standard on-road waste tires ($15 minimum), and $150/ton for non-standard off-road tires ($30 minimum). Tires with rims incur a $75/load surcharge at county stations. Route standard waste to Los Reales first; use county stations only for location-specific convenience.

Local guide

Facilities in Tucson

Recommended facilities first, then additional options.

Top recommended (2)

Los Reales Sustainability Campus

Cheapest MSW disposal in the metro at $35/ton with the widest materials acceptance — the anchor facility for all Tucson operators

  • MSW
  • C&D debris
  • Yard trimmings/green waste
  • Furniture
  • Appliances (included in per-ton rate)
  • Mattresses (included in per-ton rate)
  • Rugs/carpet
  • Wooden pallets
  • Concrete/asphalt
  • Mobile homes
  • Scrap metal (FREE recycling drop-off)
Rate
MSW/C&D: $35.00/ton. Special handling: $42.00/ton ($75 min, pre-approval required). Scrap metal: FREE. Uncovered load: $5.00. ADEQ fee: +$1.00/ton.
Minimum
$15.00 (covered loads)
Hours
Mon–Sat 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Closed Sun
Area
South Tucson (5300 E Los Reales Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756)
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City of Tucson-operated — the region's only municipal landfill, processing approximately 2,300 tons per day. At $35/ton, this is the cheapest MSW disposal in the Tucson metro and well below the national average of $62/ton. Set up your commercial account BEFORE your first visit by calling (520) 791-4183 — required for all commercial haulers. Commercial customers pay a 40% deposit of gross weight on inbound scale. Accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Apple Pay — no cash. Separate scrap metals for the free on-site recycling drop-off to reduce your weighed tonnage. Expect long waits on Saturdays — arrive at 6 AM when gates open. All loads MUST be covered/tarped ($5 surcharge otherwise). The City has a zero-waste-by-2050 goal.

Materials accepted: MSW at $35/ton, C&D at $35/ton, Appliances at per-ton rate (no surcharge), Mattresses at per-ton rate (no surcharge), Tires at per-ton rate, Scrap metal: FREE recycling, Special handling waste: $42/ton ($75 min)

Documentation needed: Commercial account required — call (520) 791-4183; 40% deposit of gross weight on inbound scale; Visa/MC/Discover/Apple Pay only — no cash

Surcharges: Uncovered load: $5.00; ADEQ Environmental Fee: $1.00/ton; Special waste: pre-approval via WasteDisposal@tucsonaz.gov

Speedway Recycling & Landfill (Tank's Green Stuff)

Go-to C&D facility for central/east Tucson — $35/ton C&D with predictable $20 flat per-item fees for mattresses and appliances

  • Construction debris
  • Demolition debris
  • Clean green waste
  • Mixed green waste
  • Clean inert materials
  • Recyclables (cardboard, plastics, metals, wood, concrete)
Rate
C&D/demolition: $35/ton ($21 min). Clean green: $35/ton ($21 min). Mixed green: $39/ton ($25 min). Clean inert: $35/ton. Appliances: $20/ea. Electronics: $20/ea. Mattresses: $20/ea. Stuffed furniture: $20/ea. Tires: $10 (no rim), $15 (with rim). Carpet: $20/roll. Pickup truck flat rates: C&D $21, Clean Green $21, Mixed Green $26. ADEQ: +$1/ton.
Minimum
$21.00
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Closed Sun
Area
Central/East Tucson (7301 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710)
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Operated by The Fairfax Companies (branded as Tank's Green Stuff). At $35/ton for C&D, it matches Los Reales' MSW rate but specializes in construction materials and recycles concrete, metals, wood, and cardboard from your loads. The $20 flat fee per mattress, appliance, or stuffed furniture is predictable and easy to price into junk removal jobs. Does NOT accept MSW/household garbage — keep those loads for Los Reales. Separate recyclable metals and cardboard before arriving to avoid tipping fees on materials that could generate revenue at scrap yards instead. Saturday hours until 2 PM.

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Marana Regional Landfill (WM)

Private landfill alternative for operators already using WM services — accepts special waste by profile approval

  • MSW
  • C&D
  • Inert material (concrete, sand, rock, asphalt)
  • Select special wastes (by profile approval)
Rate
Not publicly listed — call (866) 909-4458 or (520) 329-6888 for commercial rates. Cashless as of January 1, 2026.
Minimum
Call for details
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Closed Sun
Area
Marana (14508 W Avra Valley Rd, Marana, AZ 85653 — approximately 25 miles northwest of central Tucson)
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WM-operated private landfill alternative to Los Reales, located approximately 25 miles northwest of central Tucson. Rates not published — you must establish a WM commercial account. Best for operators already using WM dumpster/hauling services or needing special waste disposal that Los Reales cannot handle. Cashless facility as of January 1, 2026. Saturday hours limited to 7:30 AM–noon.

Catalina Transfer Station (Pima County/WM)

Far north side convenience only — at $65/ton, nearly double Los Reales and should be a last resort

  • Bagged household waste
  • MSW
  • Green waste
  • Concrete/dirt/rocks/bricks
  • Furniture/carpet
  • Construction debris
  • Tires (free for residents, limit 5/year)
Rate
MSW/C&D: $65.00/ton. Non-standard waste: $125.00/ton. Standard tires: $30.00/ton ($15 min). Non-standard tires: $150.00/ton ($30 min). Tires with rims: +$75/load. Uncovered load: $25.00. Special handling: $100/load.
Minimum
$32.50
Hours
Mon–Sat 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Closed Sun
Area
Catalina (14425 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85739 — far north Tucson metro)
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Pima County-owned, WM-operated under contract through May 2033. At $65/ton, nearly double Los Reales ($35/ton). On a 2-ton load, that is $130 here versus $70 at Los Reales — a $60 penalty for convenience. Only use if servicing the far north side (Oro Valley, Catalina, Oracle) and the drive to Los Reales is not economical. The $25 uncovered load fee is steep — always tarp. Rates effective January 1, 2025 per Pima County Ordinance 2023-18.

Sahuarita Transfer Station (Pima County/WM)

South of Tucson only — highest commercial rate in the metro at $70/ton, use only for Green Valley/Sahuarita jobs

  • Bagged household waste
  • Green waste
  • Construction debris
  • Furniture/carpet
  • Dirt/rocks/concrete/bricks
  • Tires (free for residents, limit 5/year)
Rate
MSW/C&D: $70.00/ton. Non-standard waste: $125.00/ton. Uncovered load: $25.00. Other fees same as Catalina.
Minimum
$35.00
Hours
Mon–Sat 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Closed Sun
Area
Sahuarita (16605 S La Cañada Dr, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 — south of Tucson near Green Valley)
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Highest commercial rate in the Tucson metro at $70/ton — exactly double Los Reales' rate. Only use if you absolutely cannot make the trip to Los Reales from south-side jobs. Fencing of any type is NOT accepted here. Same Pima County fee structure as Catalina with a $5/ton premium. Rates effective January 1, 2025.

Operations

Rules & Restrictions

Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.

Common Restrictions

  • Speedway Recycling (Tank's Green Stuff) does NOT accept MSW/household garbage — C&D and green waste only. Loads contaminated with household trash may be rejected or charged at penalty rates.
  • All loads at all Tucson-area facilities MUST be covered/tarped. Uncovered load surcharges range from $5 at Los Reales to $25 at Pima County transfer stations.
  • Special/non-standard waste at Los Reales requires pre-approval — contact (520) 791-4183 or WasteDisposal@tucsonaz.gov before hauling.

    County transfer stations charge $125/ton for non-standard waste with a $100/load special handling fee.

Documentation Required

  • Commercial haulers MUST set up a Los Reales landfill account before first disposal — call (520) 791-4183. A 40% deposit of gross weight is charged on the inbound scale.
  • Los Reales accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, pre-paid cards, and Apple Pay. NO CASH. Marana Regional Landfill also went cashless as of January 1, 2026.
  • ADEQ Environmental Fee of $1.00/ton applies at all Arizona solid waste facilities — automatically added to your tipping fee.

Local Quirks

  • The price gap between Los Reales ($35/ton) and Pima County transfer stations ($65⁠–⁠$70/ton) is one of the widest municipal-versus-county spreads in any metro in this guide.

    This makes routing to Los Reales the single most important cost decision for Tucson operators.

  • Tank's Speedway Recycling recycles concrete, metals, wood, and cardboard from C&D loads — materials that generate revenue at scrap yards. Separating recyclables before Speedway reduces your tipped tonnage.
  • The City of Tucson has a zero-waste-by-2050 goal.

    Expect regulatory changes over the coming years that may affect disposal options, diversion requirements, and fee structures. Operators who already sort and divert will be ahead of the curve.

Cost-saving guides

Cost-Saving Tips

Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.

Sorting Strategy

  • Separate scrap metals from every load and use Los Reales' free on-site scrap metal recycling drop-off — or sell to local scrap yards (SA Recycling, Tucson Iron & Metal) for cash. Every pound of metal diverted reduces your weighed tonnage at $35/ton.

  • Route C&D to Speedway Recycling at $35/ton with a $21 minimum — the pickup-truck flat rate of $21/load for C&D is an excellent deal for light construction loads. Separate recyclable cardboard and metals before arriving to avoid tipping fees on materials Speedway would recycle anyway.

  • Donate reusable furniture, appliances, and household goods to Habitat for Humanity ReStore (multiple Tucson locations) for free drop-off with tax-deductible receipts. Diverting 20% of a load to donation reduces landfill tonnage. Market your service as eco-friendly for premium pricing.

Timing Strategy

  • Los Reales opens at 6:00 AM Monday through Saturday — the earliest gate time of any Tucson facility. Dump first, then start your route. Saturday waits can be significant — arrive at 6 AM for the shortest lines.

  • Speedway Recycling opens at 7:00 AM weekdays with Saturday hours until 2:00 PM. Route C&D dump runs before starting afternoon jobs.

  • Pima County transfer stations close at 3:00 PM — the earliest cutoff in the metro. Los Reales stays open until 5:00 PM. Never race to a county station when Los Reales has two more hours of access.

Routing Strategy

  • Plan ALL routes to end near south Tucson where Los Reales is located (5300 E Los Reales Rd). The $35/ton rate saves $30⁠–⁠$35 per ton versus any county transfer station. Even from north Tucson, the drive is worth it for loads over 500 lbs.

  • Central and east Tucson C&D jobs: Speedway Recycling at 7301 E Speedway Blvd for construction debris, then Los Reales for any remaining MSW. Both facilities are on the east/south side of the metro.

  • Far north side jobs (Oro Valley, Catalina): calculate whether the drive to Los Reales ($35/ton) justifies the time versus Catalina Transfer Station ($65/ton). On a 2-ton load, Los Reales saves $60 — typically worth the drive unless you can fit an extra job in the saved time.

FAQ

How much does it cost to dump junk in Tucson?

Los Reales Sustainability Campus charges $35 per ton for MSW and C&D with a $15 minimum — the cheapest disposal option in the Tucson metro. Pima County transfer stations charge significantly more: Catalina at $65 per ton and Sahuarita at $70 per ton. Speedway Recycling (Tank's Green Stuff) charges $35 per ton for C&D with a $21 minimum. Marana Regional Landfill (WM) does not publish rates — call (866) 909-4458 for commercial pricing. ADEQ Environmental Fee of $1 per ton applies at all Arizona facilities.

Where is the cheapest dump in Tucson for construction debris?

Los Reales Sustainability Campus and Speedway Recycling both charge $35 per ton for C&D — tied for the cheapest rate in the metro. Speedway offers convenient pickup-truck flat rates at $21 per load for C&D, making it cheaper than Los Reales for light construction loads. Speedway is located at 7301 E Speedway Blvd and specializes in C&D recycling — concrete, metals, wood, and cardboard are recycled from your loads. Does NOT accept household garbage. Los Reales at 5300 E Los Reales Rd accepts both MSW and C&D at the same rate.

Can I dump on Saturdays in Tucson?

Los Reales is open Saturday 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM — the longest Saturday window. Speedway Recycling has Saturday hours from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Marana Regional Landfill is open Saturday 7:30 AM to noon. Pima County transfer stations (Catalina and Sahuarita) are open Saturday 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. No facilities are open on Sundays. For the earliest Saturday access, Los Reales at 6:00 AM is your best option — arrive early to avoid the weekend rush.

Do I need an account to use Tucson dump facilities?

Yes — commercial haulers must set up a landfill account with Los Reales before their first disposal by calling (520) 791-4183. A 40% deposit of gross vehicle weight is charged on the inbound scale and applied to your final fee on exit. Los Reales accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and Apple Pay — no cash. Marana Regional Landfill (WM) also requires a commercial account and went cashless as of January 1, 2026. Speedway Recycling does not require a formal account for walk-up commercial loads.

Why are Pima County transfer stations so much more expensive than Los Reales?

Pima County transfer stations (Catalina at $65 per ton, Sahuarita at $70 per ton) are operated by WM under contract with Pima County and serve as convenience facilities for outlying areas — not as primary commercial disposal sites. Waste from county stations is transferred to either Los Reales or Marana Regional Landfill, adding handling and transportation costs built into the higher rate. For commercial junk removal operators, Los Reales at $35 per ton should be the primary disposal destination, with county stations used only when job location makes the drive impractical.

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