Miami Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators
Tri-county disposal from $42–$134/ton. Miami-Dade non-contract rate is $133.10/ton at transfer stations — contract rate drops to $92.78/ton.
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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, per county, and per facility in ScaleYourJunk. The tri-county Miami metro has rates from $42–$134/ton — your routing across county lines directly determines profitability. The platform logs every dump run so you can compare cross-county costs.
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Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority at approximately $42/ton is the cheapest option in the tri-county Miami metro — but it requires driving north from Miami-Dade. Within Miami-Dade, the contract rate at transfer stations is $92.78/ton (requires 10-year agreement). Non-contract haulers pay $133.10/ton. Routing directly to South Dade Landfill avoids the $17.30/ton transfer surcharge, bringing non-contract cost to $115.80/ton. Broward County sits in between at approximately $85/ton. Compare total trip cost including drive time and fuel.
Miami-Dade tipping fees are the highest in the tri-county area at $115.80–$133.10/ton for several reasons. The county waste-to-energy plant has been closed since a February 2023 fire, forcing waste to be rerouted to landfills and shipped out of county via rail — adding transportation costs. The transfer station surcharge ($16.66–$17.30/ton) covers reloading and transport. A replacement WTE facility is in site-selection phase as of early 2026. The contract rate ($92.78/ton) is 30% lower but requires a 10-year disposal commitment.
Yes. Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach each operate independent waste management systems with separate permitting, franchise fees, and disposal fee structures. A permit or account in one county does not authorize you in another. Set up commercial accounts in each county where you operate. Miami-Dade requires a hauler registration. Broward has its own facility access requirements. Palm Beach SWA has separate account setup. Budget time for each county permit process.
Hours vary by facility and county. Miami-Dade transfer stations and landfills have varying schedules — call DSWM for current hours at each location. Most facilities are open Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. Plan your last dump run to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. Account holders at some facilities get extended early-morning hours. Palm Beach County and Broward County facilities also have independent hours — check each county system separately.
Cross-county disposal availability varies. Palm Beach County SWA at ~$42/ton is $91/ton cheaper than Miami-Dade non-contract rates ($133/ton), making the drive potentially worthwhile for large loads. However, verify that Palm Beach accepts waste originating outside its jurisdiction — some county facilities restrict waste by origin. On a 3-ton load, the $273 savings would justify significant drive time. Factor in fuel costs, tolls, and crew labor for the total cost comparison.
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