Fort Lauderdale Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators
Broward County tipping fees from $50–$85/ton, facility rules, and routing strategies for commercial junk haulers in 2026.
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Resource pages explain the planning model, but local disposal rates, labor costs, truck setup, service area, and customer demand still decide the final operating choice.
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Track dump fees per job and per facility in ScaleYourJunk to identify your true disposal cost as a percentage of revenue. Broward's high rates ($85/ton MSW) mean disposal can easily exceed 11% of gross revenue if you are not actively managing routing and sorting. The platform logs every dump run automatically so you can compare facility costs and optimize your disposal strategy over time.
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The Broward County Landfill (Southwest Regional Landfill) charges $85/ton for general waste and $50/ton for yard trash, making it the most transparent public option in the metro. However, it does not accept MSW or household garbage — only C&D, bulk items, yard waste, tires, and appliances. For MSW, the South Broward Waste-to-Energy facility is the primary destination. Compare rates with private recyclers like Envirocycle and Deerfield Beach Transfer Station, which may offer competitive pricing for sorted C&D loads. Operators near the Palm Beach County border should also compare Palm Beach rates (~$42/ton) for potential savings.
No. The Broward County Landfill (Southwest Regional Landfill) does NOT accept MSW or household garbage. It is restricted to C&D debris, bulk/noncombustible items, yard waste, tires, appliances, and similar non-MSW materials. If you bring a mixed load containing food waste or general household trash, it will be rejected at the gate. Household garbage in Broward County routes through the South Broward Waste-to-Energy Facility on State Road 7. Always separate your loads before heading to the disposal site to avoid wasted trips.
The Broward County Landfill accepts C&D at $85/ton. Monarch Hill Landfill (WM) handles roughly 5,000 tons per day and is approximately 90% C&D by volume, but requires a WM commercial account — no walk-in access. Deerfield Beach Recycling & Transfer Station (Waste Connections) accepts C&D in north Broward — call 954-574-1311 for rates. Envirocycle (Republic Services) in central Fort Lauderdale also takes C&D. For large volumes, negotiate contract rates with Monarch Hill through your WM account for the best per-ton pricing.
The Broward County Landfill operates Monday through Saturday, 8AM to 4PM, and is closed Sunday. The South Broward Waste-to-Energy facility accepts MSW 24/7, which is a major advantage for operators working late or running early-morning dump runs. Deerfield Beach Transfer Station is open Monday through Saturday, 8AM to 3PM, closed Sunday. Monarch Hill hours vary seasonally — call 954-984-2000 for current schedule. Plan your last dump run to arrive at least 30 minutes before posted closing times to ensure you clear the scale.
Broward County's general waste rate of $85/ton sits between Miami-Dade (~$72/ton) and is more than double Palm Beach (~$42/ton). Operators working near county borders should compare cross-county disposal options — the savings on a 2-ton load between Broward ($170) and Palm Beach ($84) is $86 per trip. Factor in drive time, fuel costs, and any cross-county restrictions before committing to a routing pattern. For context, the national average MSW tipping fee is $62.28/ton (EREF 2024), putting Broward well above the national median.
It depends on the facility. The Broward County Landfill accepts commercial haulers with a valid driver's license — no formal account required, though waste must originate within Broward County. Monarch Hill Landfill absolutely requires a WM commercial account before your first visit — no walk-in or cash transactions. The South Broward Waste-to-Energy facility sets rates through municipal and commercial agreements — contact FCC Environmental Services for account setup. Deerfield Beach and Envirocycle accept both commercial and residential customers. Set up accounts at your two or three most-used facilities for faster processing and potential volume discounts.
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