Comparing the Dump Costs at Transfer Stations in San Francisco, San Carlos & San Leandro
Taking unwanted junk to the dump yourself requires time, hard work, and an increasing financial cost. In this post, we compare the dump costs for a variety of items at waste management facilities around the Bay Area.
Many residents of the San Francisco Bay Area don’t realize the cost of dumping unwanted furniture and other items. Mattresses, tires, appliances and other common items taken to the dump typically require additional disposal charges.
Have a look at some charges one can expect to find at the dump for various items. The following rates come from the Shoreway Environmental Center in San Carlos, the Tunnel Ave. Transfer Station in San Francisco, and the Davis Street Transfer Station in San Leandro.
General Trash & Refuse
SAN CARLOS
Minimum charge for garbage / refuse: $48.00
Standard rate for garbage / refuse: $48.00 per cubic yard
SAN FRANCISCO
Minimum charge for garbage / refuse: $50.00
Standard rate for garbage / refuse: $207.49 per ton
SAN LEANDRO
Minimum charge for garbage / refuse: $37.20
Standard rate for garbage / refuse (up to 8 cu. yards): $37.20 per cubic yard
Standard rate for garbage / refuse (over 8 cu. yards): $145.47 per ton
Construction Debris Rates
SAN CARLOS
Minimum charge for construction debris: $48.00
Standard rate for construction debris: $48.00 per cubic yard
SAN FRANCISCO
Minimum charge for construction debris: $50.00
Standard rate for construction debris: $221.49 per ton
SAN LEANDRO
Minimum charge for construction debris: $37.20
Standard rate for construction debris (up to 8 cu. yards): $37.20 per cubic yard
Standard rate for construction debris (over 8 cu. yards): $145.47 per ton
Concrete Rates
SAN CARLOS
Dirt, and Concrete & all like materials: $117 per ton
SAN FRANCISCO
Minimum disposal fee of $50.00 per load applies to all.
Standard rate for concrete debris: $207.49 Per Ton
SAN LEANDRO
Clean Concrete: No rebar, soil, bricks, etc. Less than 24″ in any dimension $120.02 per ton
Mixed Concrete: Less than 24″ in any dimension. May contain Brick, asphalt, rock, tile roofing, etc. $145.47 per ton
Miscellaneous Item Rates
SAN CARLOS
Large Appliances (dishwasher/stove/etc.): $18/each
Refrigerator with proof of Freon evacuated: $28/each
Refrigerator without proof of Freon evacuated: $53/each
Mattress (residential – up to 5 per visit): Free
SAN FRANCISCO
Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers: $25/each (plus weight of the load)
Refrigerator Freon Removal: $59/each (plus weight of the load)
Mattress or Box Spring: $17.50/each (plus weight of the load)
SAN LEANDRO
Appliances without Freon (Washers, Dryers, Heaters, etc.): $40.93/each
Appliances with Freon (Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, etc.): $62.98/each
Mattresses or Box Spring: $59.68/each
Summary
If you have a lot of unwanted junk in need of a trip to the landfill, it’s worth the time to research rates at different facilities. Additionally, it’s often far more convenient and worth any additional cost to hire a junk hauler to take care of the hassle for you.
Please note that the published rates above are subject to change at any time, and are not guaranteed to be valid at time of publishing or any time thereafter. Contact your local transfer station or landfill to verify dump costs before making a dropoff.
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