Cleveland Dump Fees & Transfer Station Guide for Junk Removal Operators
Current 2026 tipping fees for Cleveland-area transfer stations and C&D facilities. Boyas C&D at $14/cu yd, Rosby at $10.25/cu yd, with routing strategies.
Last updated: Mar 2026
$10.25–$14/cu yd (C&D) · MSW transfer station rates not publicly posted
Typical dump fee range
Fee basis
Per cubic yard at C&D landfills, per ton (negotiated) at MSW transfer stations
Common materials
Biggest cost trap
Cuyahoga County has zero active MSW landfills — all waste goes through transfer stations then 35–75 miles to out-of-county landfills. Transfer station rates are negotiated by account and never posted publicly.
Typical Costs in Cleveland
Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.
MSW (Household Junk)
Negotiated — not publicly posted at any Cleveland transfer station
Call each facility for minimum charges
Basis: Per ton (weighed) at transfer stations — all rates negotiated by commercial account
infoRumpke, Republic, and WM operate the nine licensed transfer stations in Cuyahoga County. None post tipping fees publicly. Waste is trucked 35–75 miles to out-of-county landfills (Noble Road in Mansfield, Lorain County II in Oberlin), and that transport cost is built into your gate rate.
1C&D at Boyas ($14/cu yd) and Rosby ($10.25/cu yd) are the only published rates in the county — use these as reference points when negotiating MSW transfer station accounts
2Set up accounts at multiple transfer stations (Rumpke, Republic, WM) and negotiate rates — having alternatives gives you leverage
3Route all construction debris to C&D-specific facilities to avoid paying MSW transfer station rates on materials that can be processed for $10–$14/cu yd
C&D (Construction & Demolition)
$10.25–$14/cu yd
$65 at Boyas · 5 cu yd minimum at Rosby
Basis: Per cubic yard at both C&D facilities
infoBoyas Excavating in Valley View: $14/cu yd for mixed C&D, $65 minimum. Rosby Resource Recycling in Brooklyn Heights: $10.25/cu yd + $2.60/ton disposal fee for mixed C&D, 5 cu yd minimum. Both have Saturday hours. Shingles at Rosby: $12.25/cu yd.
Yard Waste & Clean Fill
$10–$35/cu yd
No published minimum for yard waste at Boyas
Basis: Per cubic yard
infoBoyas accepts yard waste: grass/leaves at $10/cu yd, branches under 12 inches at $12/cu yd, large tree lengths over 12 inches at $24/cu yd, stumps at $35/cu yd. Clean fill at Boyas is $14.50/cu yd. Rosby does NOT accept yard waste — route all green waste to Boyas.
Specialty Items
$35–$100 per item
$35 for Rosby pull-out/scrape-out
Basis: Per item
infoRailroad ties and telephone poles at Boyas: $100 each. LEED construction debris at Boyas: $17/cu yd. Rosby's masonry waste (brick, block, concrete — no dirt): $35/ton with a 2-ton minimum. C&D dig-out/pull-out at Boyas: $60/load. Scrape-out at Rosby: $35 each. Hi-visibility vests required at Boyas when dumping.
Facilities in Cleveland
Recommended facilities first, then additional options.
Top Recommended (3)
Boyas Excavating — C&D Landfill
Best-value C&D disposal in Cuyahoga County at $14/cu yd with Saturday hours and yard waste acceptanceRate
C&D: $14.00/cu yd · Clean fill: $14.50/cu yd · Yard waste: $10–$12/cu yd · Grass/leaves: $10/cu yd · Large tree lengths: $24/cu yd · Stumps: $35/cu yd · LEED C&D: $17/cu yd
$65 for C&D, clean fill, and approved wet clean fill
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Sun CLOSED (hand-unloads must arrive 30 min before close)
Area
Valley View / I-77 at Rockside Road (11311 Rockside Road, Valley View, OH 44125)
Family-owned since 1985. Centrally accessible from most Cleveland-area job sites via I-77 at Rockside Road. ⚠️ NOTE: Boyas website states 'Due to recent 2026 price changes, some website pricing may be incorrect. Please call 216-524-3620 for correct pricing.' Always verify rates before routing. Saturday hours (7:30 AM–11:30 AM) are valuable for weekend C&D disposal. Hi-visibility vests required when dumping. Does NOT accept paper, toys, clothing, garbage, mattresses, furniture, white goods, industrial waste, MSW, paint, hazardous waste, asbestos, tires, or drums. Strictly C&D and yard waste — any contamination will be rejected.
Rosby Resource Recycling
Cheapest mixed C&D at $10.25/cu yd plus LEED recycling documentation for commercial contractorsRate
Mixed C&D: $10.25/cu yd + $2.60/ton disposal fee · Masonry waste: $35.00/ton (2 ton min) · Shingles: $12.25/cu yd + $2.60/ton · Clean wood: $10.25/cu yd + $2.60/ton · Mixed C&D with LEED report: $45/ton
5 cu yd minimum for most categories · Tiered minimums for LEED: 10–14 CY = $125, 15–19 CY = $187.50, 20+ CY = $250+
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (May–October only) · Sun CLOSED
Area
Brooklyn Heights / I-77 near I-480 (54 East Schaaf Road, Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131)
Rosby's base rate of $10.25/cu yd for mixed C&D is the lowest posted C&D rate in Cuyahoga County, though the additional $2.60/ton disposal fee brings the effective cost slightly higher. Offers LEED recycling documentation — a significant selling point for operators serving commercial contractors needing green building certification. Saturday hours available May through October only. Does NOT accept carpet (any type), commercial roofing assemblies (membrane, built-up, tar/foam), or yard waste. Located near I-77/I-480 — just minutes from Boyas in Valley View. Compare rates for your specific load type.
Rumpke — Harvard Avenue Transfer Station
Dominant MSW transfer station in Cuyahoga County — set up a Rumpke account for the longest disposal windowRate
Call (216) 429-2229 or (800) 828-8171 for commercial account rates
Account-based
Hours
Box trucks: Mon–Fri 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Dump trailers/credit card: Mon–Fri 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Account customers: Mon–Fri 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (call to confirm Saturday hours)
Area
Newburgh Heights (3227 Harvard Avenue, Newburgh Heights, OH 44105)
Rumpke is the dominant regional hauler in the Cleveland market. Hours vary by customer type — account holders get the longest window (until 4 PM) while box trucks are restricted to morning only (until noon) and credit card walk-ins close at 3 PM. Set up a Rumpke commercial account immediately to maximize your disposal window and negotiate volume rates. Waste is trucked to Noble Road Sanitary Landfill in Mansfield (~75 miles). No hazardous waste accepted.
Rules & Restrictions
Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.
Cuyahoga County has zero active MSW landfills — all waste goes through transfer stations. You cannot direct-haul to a landfill from Cleveland without a 35–75 mile drive out of county.
Boyas C&D Landfill strictly rejects MSW, furniture, mattresses, white goods, paint, tires, and asbestos. Any contamination in your C&D load will be turned away at the scale.
Rosby does NOT accept carpet (any type), commercial roofing assemblies (membrane, built-up, tar/foam), or yard waste. Route these materials elsewhere.
City of Cleveland's Ridge Road Transfer Station is temporarily closed to commercial waste as of February 2026.
All MSW transfer station rates in Cleveland are negotiated by commercial account — none are publicly posted. You must call and set up an account before routing trucks. Rumpke: (216) 429-2229, Republic: (440) 786-9390, WM: (216) 369-5759.
Boyas requires hi-visibility vests when dumping and mandates hand-unloads arrive 30 minutes before closing. Saturday cutoff is 11:00 AM (facility closes at 11:30).
Boyas posted a 2026 pricing update notice — call (216) 524-3620 to verify current rates before routing. Website pricing may be outdated.
Cleveland's disposal market is the most opaque in Ohio — not a single MSW facility publishes tipping fees. Columbus (SWACO at $39.75/ton) and Cincinnati (Rumpke at published rates) both have public pricing. Cleveland operators must negotiate blind.
Rumpke sends Cleveland waste to Noble Road Landfill in Mansfield (~75 miles). The nearest landfill is Lorain County II in Oberlin (~35 miles west). This transport overhead makes Cleveland transfer station rates higher than Columbus or Cincinnati.
Rosby offers LEED recycling documentation — if you serve commercial general contractors who need green building certification, this is a competitive differentiator you can sell as a value-add service on C&D jobs.
Cost-Saving Tips
Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.
Sorting Strategy
Route all C&D to Boyas ($14/cu yd) or Rosby ($10.25/cu yd) instead of MSW transfer stations — the rate difference on construction debris can save 30–50% per load compared to dumping everything at Rumpke or Republic
Separate scrap metal from every load and sell to Cleveland-area yards: SA Recycling (800-GOT-SCRAP), Broadway Scrap Metals, All Scrap Salvage Co., or Dille Road Recycling. Metal generates $50–$200+ per load in scrap revenue while reducing the weight and cost of your transfer station dump.
Donate usable items to Greater Cleveland Habitat ReStore (3 locations: Cleveland, North Randall, Amherst) — free drop-off Tue–Sat with free pickup available at (216) 429-3631. Diverts 20–40% of a typical junk removal load from disposal, eliminating tipping fees on those items.
Timing Strategy
WM Oakwood Village closes at 2:00 PM — plan this as your first dump of the day, not your last. Rumpke account holders get until 4 PM, and Republic Glenwillow stays open until 5 PM.
Boyas and Rosby both have Saturday hours for C&D — Boyas year-round (7:30–11:30 AM), Rosby May through October only (8 AM–noon). Plan weekend C&D disposal accordingly.
All three MSW transfer stations open at 6:00 AM — dump before starting your route to maximize jobs per day. Avoid Friday afternoons when commercial volume peaks.
Routing Strategy
South and central Cleveland jobs: Rumpke Harvard Ave for MSW + Boyas Valley View for C&D — both are within 10 minutes of each other near I-77/Rockside Road
Southeast and eastern suburb jobs: Republic Glenwillow for MSW (right off I-480/I-271) — the most convenient location for Solon, Twinsburg, Macedonia, and Bedford routes
Construction-heavy jobs: Boyas for general C&D and yard waste, Rosby for mixed C&D and shingles (especially if you need LEED documentation). Compare rates: Boyas at $14/cu yd vs Rosby at $10.25/cu yd + $2.60/ton — Rosby is cheaper for lighter loads, Boyas may be cheaper for heavier ones.
Best Practice
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