Dump Fee Estimator
Estimate disposal costs including base fees and surcharges for mattresses, tires, and freon appliances.
Configure
Adjust each field to match your business.
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Pricing
National median: $50/ton.
Surcharges
$40 surcharge each.
$10 surcharge each.
$35 surcharge each (AC units, refrigerators).
Results
Based on your inputs, here's what the numbers say.
Total Dump Fee
$50
Surcharges
$0
Low Estimate
$45
High Estimate
$55
Assumptions Used
$50/ton dump rate
Total Dump Fee
$50
Surcharges
$0
How Dump Fees Work
Most municipal and private landfills charge by weight (per ton), with a minimum charge. National median is $50/ton, but rates vary from $35 in rural areas to $65+ in major metros. Some facilities charge per cubic yard instead of weight.
Special Item Surcharges
Mattresses ($40 each), tires ($10 each), and freon-containing appliances ($35 each for AC units, refrigerators, freezers) carry additional surcharges at most facilities. Always add these to your customer quote.
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Built ScaleYourJunk after identifying that junk removal operators were stuck using generic field service tools that didn't match their workflows. Every calculator on this site uses real industry data and operator-validated assumptions.
Junk Removal Dump Fee Calculator FAQ
National median is $50/ton. A typical half-truckload of household items (1,200 lbs) costs about $30 in dump fees before surcharges.
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