Jacksonville Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators
Trail Ridge Landfill at $30.30/ton MSW — roughly half the cost of surrounding counties. One of the cheapest major-metro landfills in the US.
Last updated: Mar 2026
$22.71–$30.30/ton
Typical dump fee range
Fee basis
Per ton at Trail Ridge Landfill
Common materials
Biggest cost trap
Trail Ridge Landfill charges $30.30/ton for MSW — but C&D generated inside Jacksonville city limits drops to just $22.71/ton. Operators who do not track waste origin miss this $7.59/ton discount on every C&D load.
Typical Costs in Jacksonville
Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.
MSW (Household Junk)
$30.30/ton
Call for minimums
Basis: Per ton
infoTrail Ridge Landfill: $30.30/ton MSW — one of the lowest per-ton rates among major US metros. City-owned, WM-operated under a long-term life-of-site agreement. Processes 2,500–3,000 tons daily. National average MSW is $62.28/ton (EREF 2024), making Jacksonville roughly half the national average.
1At $30.30/ton, Trail Ridge is among the cheapest in the US — disposal costs are a smaller percentage of revenue here than in most markets
2Franchise required for haulers collecting within city limits: $1,500 application + $1,500 annual + 17% of gross receipts. Self-haul loads accepted without franchise.
C&D (Construction Debris)
$22.71–$30.30/ton
Call for minimums
Basis: Per ton
infoC&D generated inside Jacksonville city limits: $22.71/ton — the cheapest disposal rate at Trail Ridge. C&D from outside city limits: $30.30/ton (same as MSW). Track waste origin on every C&D job to capture the $7.59/ton in-city discount.
1Document that C&D originates within Jacksonville city limits to get the $22.71/ton rate instead of $30.30/ton
2On a 3-ton C&D load from an in-city job, the discount saves $22.77 per trip
Yard Waste & Green Waste
$30.30/ton
Call for minimums
Basis: Per ton
infoYard waste at Trail Ridge is charged at the standard $30.30/ton MSW rate. Unlike some metros where yard waste has a discounted rate, Jacksonville charges the same rate for all material types.
1No yard waste discount at Trail Ridge — but at $30.30/ton, the rate is already below the national average by nearly 50%
Surcharges & Specialty Items
$15–$168/ton
Per item
Basis: Per item or per ton
infoFreon appliances: $15 each on top of tonnage. All loads must be tarped or covered — you will be turned away without a cover. Scalehouse closes 30 minutes before posted closing time. No hazmat at Trail Ridge — paint, solvents, chemicals go to the Commonwealth Ave HHW facility.
1Price Freon appliance surcharge ($15 each) into removal quotes — this is ON TOP of the per-ton rate
2Arrive at least 30 minutes before posted closing — the scalehouse shuts down early
Facilities in Jacksonville
Recommended facilities first, then additional options.
Top Recommended (3)
Trail Ridge Landfill
Primary disposal at $30.30/ton MSW — one of the cheapest major-metro landfills in the USRate
$30.30/ton MSW/C&D, $22.71/ton in-city C&D
Call for minimums
Hours
Mon–Fri 6AM–7PM, Sat 6AM–1PM, Sun closed
Area
5110 US Highway 301 South, Baldwin, FL 32234
City-owned, WM-operated. 2,500–3,000 tons daily. All loads must be tarped. Scalehouse closes 30 min before posted time. Freon appliances $15 each on top of tonnage. No hazmat — route to Commonwealth Ave HHW. Franchise required for commercial collection within city limits ($1,500 app + $1,500 annual + 17% gross receipts). Self-haul accepted at published rates without franchise.
SA Recycling & Scrap Yards
Scrap metal revenue — copper $3.10–$3.55/lb, aluminum $0.40–$0.65/lbRate
Copper $3.10–$3.55/lb, aluminum $0.40–$0.65/lb, steel/iron $0.05–$0.10/lb
No minimum
Hours
Varies by yard
Area
SA Recycling on W Beaver St and Schnipper's Scrap Metal on N Main St
Even at Jacksonville's low $30.30/ton disposal rates, metal separation generates direct revenue. Copper at $3.10–$3.55/lb makes appliance and pipe separation worthwhile. Rates fluctuate weekly — call ahead.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore & Donation Centers
Furniture, appliances, building materials — free diversionRate
Free drop-off; tax-deductible receipt
No minimum
Hours
Varies by location
Area
Jacksonville metro
Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, and Salvation Army all serve Jacksonville. Even at $30.30/ton, donation diversion builds customer goodwill and provides tax receipts.
Rules & Restrictions
Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.
All loads at Trail Ridge must be tarped or covered — vehicles without a cover are turned away. No exceptions.
Scalehouse closes 30 minutes before posted facility closing time — do not arrive at 6:45 PM expecting to get in.
No hazmat at Trail Ridge — paint, solvents, chemicals route to Commonwealth Ave HHW facility.
Franchise required for commercial collection within Jacksonville city limits: $1,500 application + $1,500 annual registration + 17% of gross receipts.
City franchise application through Jacksonville Public Works. Self-haul loads accepted at published per-ton rates without a franchise.
Track waste origin for C&D — in-city Jacksonville C&D qualifies for the $22.71/ton rate versus $30.30/ton for out-of-city.
Trail Ridge at $30.30/ton is roughly half the national average MSW rate ($62.28/ton) — one of the cheapest major-metro disposal rates in the US.
In-city C&D at $22.71/ton is the cheapest disposal rate at Trail Ridge — $7.59/ton less than the standard rate. Document waste origin on every C&D job.
The 17% gross receipts franchise fee for commercial collectors is a significant cost — factor this into pricing if you operate within city limits.
Cost-Saving Tips
Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.
Sorting Strategy
Separate metals and sell to SA Recycling or Schnipper's — even at $30.30/ton disposal, copper at $3.10–$3.55/lb and aluminum at $0.40–$0.65/lb generate meaningful revenue per load.
Route reusable items to Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, and Salvation Army. Build donation routing into every residential cleanout.
Document waste origin for C&D jobs — in-city Jacksonville C&D at $22.71/ton saves $7.59/ton versus the standard $30.30 rate.
Timing Strategy
Trail Ridge opens at 6AM — earliest in the metro. Arrive early to avoid afternoon lines.
Saturday hours 6AM–1PM. Scalehouse closes 30 min before posted time — arrive by 12:30PM.
Routing Strategy
For east-of-river jobs, Girvin Road Transfer Station saves 30–45 minutes of drive time versus Trail Ridge. The ~$6/ton premium may be worth it on lighter loads.
Trail Ridge handles MSW, C&D, and most specialty items — consolidate loads here for simplicity at the lowest rates.
Avoid the scalehouse 30-min early closure — plan last runs to arrive with buffer.
Best Practice
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