Worcester Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators

WIN Waste WTE (Millbury): estimated $95⁠–⁠$125/ton on volume contracts for loads 20+ tons/month. Superior Waste (Worcester): $0.14/lb ($280/ton) published walk-in rate with 40,000 lb truck scale capacity. E.L. Harvey/Waste Connections (Westborough): unpublished rates typically $140⁠–⁠$160/ton for established accounts. Massachusetts averages ~$123/ton — highest in the US due to limited landfill capacity and WTE reliance. Small loads under 1 ton may face minimum charges at contract facilities.

• Negotiate WIN Waste volume contract at $95⁠–⁠$125/ton versus $280/ton walk-in at Superior — 45%+ savings on 2+ ton loads
• Superior no-minimum policy ideal for small loads under 1 ton; WIN Waste for volume 20+ tons/month
• E.L. Harvey offers net-30 terms for established accounts with $10,000+ monthly volume
• Mattress surcharges $15⁠–⁠$25 each at all facilities due to MA ban — separate before arrival
• Mixed loads with banned materials face contamination fees $50⁠–⁠$150 per occurrence

WIN Waste C&D facility at 331A Southwest Cutoff: estimated $75⁠–⁠$95/ton for clean loads, $120⁠–⁠$140/ton for mixed C&D. Separate entrance from MSW facility — note A suffix address. C&D recycling rates 25⁠–⁠40% lower than MSW due to material recovery revenue. E.L. Harvey Westborough: $85⁠–⁠$110/ton clean C&D, advanced sorting capabilities for LEED projects. Superior accepts mixed C&D at standard $0.14/lb rate but no sorting/recycling credit. Contaminated loads with asbestos, lead paint, or liquids face rejection and $200+ re-handling fees.

• Route clean C&D to WIN Waste 331A for recycling at $75⁠–⁠$95/ton versus $280/ton MSW rates
• LEED diversion documentation available from WIN Waste for contractor clients — 75%+ diversion achievable
• Sort wood, metal, concrete on-site to maximize recycling credits and minimize tonnage
• Clean loads (no drywall/debris) qualify for lowest C&D rates — save $40⁠–⁠$60/ton
• E.L. Harvey provides detailed waste stream reports for LEED certification requirements

Sims Metal Worcester (267 Granite St): market rates vary by metal type — steel $0.05⁠–⁠$0.08/lb, aluminum $0.45⁠–⁠$0.75/lb, copper $2.50⁠–⁠$3.25/lb, appliances $0.06⁠–⁠$0.10/lb depending on freon removal. Roll-off container service available for high-volume accounts. Superior Waste integrates scrap buying with disposal — competitive rates but convenience factor for one-stop service. AC units require EPA-certified freon recovery — Sims handles all documentation. Vehicle purchases require clear title and VIN verification.

• Sims Metal Worcester buys all metals — separate 100% from every load for revenue instead of disposal costs
• Superior Waste: dump trash AND sell scrap in one stop at 2 Kansas St — saves routing time
• Appliances average $8⁠–⁠$15 revenue each versus $15⁠–⁠$30 disposal cost — $23⁠–⁠$45 swing per unit
• Copper separation worth $2.50⁠–⁠$3.25/lb — train crews to identify high-value metals
• Roll-off containers from Sims for accounts generating 500+ lbs/month scrap

Massachusetts enforces 23 waste ban categories effective since 1990s with 2022 mattress ban addition: mattresses ($15⁠–⁠$25 each), textiles (clothing/bedding), electronics (CRT TVs $25⁠–⁠$35 each), yard waste, metals, cardboard, clean wood, concrete, asphalt, brick, glass containers. Non-compliance causes immediate load rejection, $50⁠–⁠$150 contamination fees, and potential facility access revocation. City residential drop-off at 1065 Millbury St explicitly prohibits commercial vehicles — $200 fines enforced. DEP inspectors conduct spot checks at major facilities.

• Sort every load for MA waste ban compliance — 23 banned categories with specific disposal requirements
• LEED reporting from WIN Waste for contractor clients — waste stream documentation
• Electronics to Best Buy/Staples for free diversion — saves $25⁠–⁠$35 per CRT TV
• Mattress recycling required — partner with specialist hauler or face $15⁠–⁠$25 per unit surcharge
• Train crews on visual identification of banned materials during loading

Primary MSW endpoint for Worcester metro serving 40+ municipalities. Direct waste-to-energy facility with 1,500 TPD capacity. Earliest opening at 4AM enables predawn dump runs. Scale house processes 200+ trucks daily. Contract accounts bypass transfer stations for direct delivery. Mattresses accepted with $20 surcharge per unit due to MA ban. Does NOT accept C&D — use 331A facility next door. Gate closes promptly at 6PM weekdays.

Separate facility from WTE with dedicated C&D processing. Advanced sorting achieves 75%+ diversion for LEED projects. Clean loads (no mixed debris) qualify for $75⁠–⁠$95/ton rates. Contaminated loads with asbestos or liquids face rejection. LEED waste stream reporting available for contractor documentation. Opens 5:30AM weekdays — 30 minutes later than WTE. Saturday hours until 11:30AM only.

Only integrated facility where you dump trash AND sell scrap in one stop. 40,000 lb truck scale capacity handles largest junk removal trucks. $280/ton rate is high but no-minimum policy ideal for small loads under 1 ton. Convenient location off Mass Pike (I-90) Exit 10 and I-290. On-site scrap yard pays competitive rates for all metals. Latest closing hours in Worcester at 6PM weekdays. Accepts wide material range including banned items with appropriate surcharges.

Highest-paying scrap buyer in Worcester metro area. Roll-off containers available for commercial accounts generating 500+ lbs/month. Saturday hours until noon — only major facility open weekends. Certified for EPA freon recovery from appliances and AC units. Vehicle purchases require clear title and photo ID. Industrial-grade scale accurate to 0.1 lb. Separate all metals before disposal runs to convert disposal costs into revenue.

Regional waste management company serving 35+ communities in MetroWest. Net-30 payment terms for established accounts with $10,000+ monthly volume. Advanced C&D sorting capabilities for LEED projects. Must enter gate by 4:00PM weekdays — strict enforcement. Saturday hours until noon with limited staffing. Provides detailed waste stream reports for contractor documentation. Route I-495 corridor jobs here for efficiency.

At $95⁠–⁠$280/ton disposal costs, every diverted item saves real money. Accepts working appliances, solid wood furniture, and building materials in good condition. Donation receipts for tax deduction. Call ahead (508) 799-9259 for large donations or pickup service. Closed Mondays and Sundays. Items must be in sellable condition — no broken or heavily damaged goods. Free diversion can save $50⁠–⁠$200 per job on suitable items.