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.
Last updated: Mar 2026
$42–$134/ton
Typical dump fee range
Fee basis
Per ton — varies by county and contract status
Common materials
Biggest cost trap
Miami-Dade charges non-contract haulers $133.10/ton at transfer stations ($115.80/ton disposal + $17.30 transfer surcharge). The contract rate is $92.78/ton — but requires a 10-year disposal agreement. Operators without a contract pay 43% more per ton on every load.
Typical Costs in Miami
Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.
MSW (Household Junk)
$42–$134/ton
$9+ (county-dependent)
Basis: Per ton
infoMiami-Dade (effective Oct 1, 2025): non-contract $115.80/ton + $17.30 transfer surcharge = $133.10/ton total at transfer stations. Contract rate $76.12/ton + $16.66 surcharge = $92.78/ton (requires 10-year agreement). Palm Beach County SWA: ~$42/ton — cheapest in the tri-county area. Broward County: ~$85/ton (see Fort Lauderdale guide). The WTE plant closure in Feb 2023 strained the system — waste is rerouted to landfills and out-of-county via rail.
1Compare Miami-Dade transfer station rates ($133/ton non-contract) against Palm Beach ($42/ton) — the $91/ton spread may justify cross-county routing for large loads
2If you operate regularly in Miami-Dade, evaluate whether a 10-year disposal agreement at $92.78/ton makes financial sense versus paying $133.10/ton non-contract
C&D (Construction Debris)
$42–$134/ton
Varies by county
Basis: Per ton
infoC&D is charged at the same per-ton rates as MSW at Miami-Dade facilities. Non-contract: $115.80/ton + surcharge. Contract: $76.12/ton + surcharge. Palm Beach County rates are significantly lower. Separate clean concrete, metals, and wood from mixed C&D to reduce tonnage. Special handling surcharge: $87.85/load at Miami-Dade for non-standard materials.
1Separate clean C&D from MSW — some recyclers charge less for sorted concrete and wood
2Special handling surcharge of $87.85/load applies at Miami-Dade for non-standard waste — avoid triggering it with proper load sorting
Yard Trash
$34–$76/ton
Per-visit at landscaper rate
Basis: Per ton or per visit
infoMiami-Dade: clean yard trash $70–$76.12/ton (contract vs non-contract). Landscaper yard trash at Trash and Recycling Centers: $34/visit (max 6 cu yd). Palm Beach offers lower rates. Always separate yard waste from MSW to qualify for the discounted rate.
1Landscaper rate at Miami-Dade TRCs is $34/visit for up to 6 cu yd — significantly cheaper than per-ton MSW rates
2Keep yard trash loads 100% clean — contaminated loads get charged at the higher MSW rate
Surcharges & Specialty Items
$87.85–$140/ton
Per-load or per-ton
Basis: Per load or per ton
infoWaste tires at Miami-Dade: $140/ton (contract and non-contract). Asbestos at South Dade Landfill (by appointment only): $100/ton + special handling surcharge of $87.85/load. Transfer station surcharge: $16.66–$17.30/ton added to all loads at transfer stations. Miami-Dade WTE plant closed since Feb 2023 fire — waste rerouted to landfills and out-of-county, adding strain and cost.
1Price tire disposal jobs to account for $140/ton surcharge — a single truckload of tires can cost $280+ in dump fees alone
2Asbestos requires appointment at South Dade Landfill only — call ahead and factor in $100/ton + $87.85 special handling
Facilities in Miami
Recommended facilities first, then additional options.
Top Recommended (5)
Miami-Dade DSWM Transfer Stations (3 locations)
Primary MSW disposal for Miami-Dade — non-contract $133.10/ton, contract $92.78/tonRate
Non-contract: $133.10/ton ($115.80 + $17.30 surcharge). Contract: $92.78/ton ($76.12 + $16.66)
Call for minimums
Hours
Varies by location — call Miami-Dade DSWM
Area
3 regional transfer stations across Miami-Dade County
Rates effective October 1, 2025 per Implementing Order 4-68. Contract rate requires 10-year disposal agreement. Transfer station surcharge added to all loads. WTE plant closed since Feb 2023 fire — waste rerouted to landfills. Replacement WTE in site-selection phase as of early 2026.
Miami-Dade South Dade Landfill
Direct landfill disposal and asbestos (by appointment) — avoids transfer station surchargeRate
Non-contract: $115.80/ton (no transfer surcharge). Contract: $76.12/ton
Call for minimums
Hours
Call for current hours
Area
South Miami-Dade County
Direct landfill avoids the $16.66–$17.30/ton transfer station surcharge. Non-contract rate at landfill is $115.80/ton versus $133.10/ton at transfer stations — $17.30/ton savings on every load. Asbestos disposal by appointment only at $100/ton + $87.85 special handling.
Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority
Cheapest tri-county disposal at ~$42/ton — worth the drive for large loadsRate
~$42/ton (per FDEP data)
Call for current minimums
Hours
Call for hours
Area
Palm Beach County (north of Broward)
At ~$42/ton, Palm Beach is $91/ton cheaper than Miami-Dade non-contract ($133/ton). On a 3-ton load, the savings are $273. Factor in drive time and fuel from Miami-Dade — the math works for full truck loads. Verify cross-county disposal is permitted for your waste type.
Scrap Metal Yards — Miami Area
Separate metals for revenue — strong market in South FloridaRate
Market rates
No minimum
Hours
Varies by yard
Area
Multiple locations across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach
At $42–$134/ton disposal costs, metal diversion is critical for profitability in the tri-county area. Pull copper, brass, aluminum from every load. South Florida has a robust scrap market with competitive pricing.
Donation Centers — Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, Salvation Army
Furniture, appliances, household goods — eliminate tipping fees on reusable itemsRate
Free drop-off; tax-deductible receipt
No minimum
Hours
Varies by location
Area
Multiple locations across tri-county area
At $92–$134/ton disposal costs in Miami-Dade, every item diverted to donation saves real money. Habitat ReStore accepts furniture AND appliances. Salvation Army offers free pickup at 1-800-SA-TRUCK.
Rules & Restrictions
Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.
Miami-Dade non-contract haulers pay $133.10/ton at transfer stations — 43% more than the contract rate of $92.78/ton. The contract requires a 10-year disposal agreement.
Miami-Dade WTE plant has been closed since February 2023 fire — waste rerouted to landfills and out-of-county via rail. Replacement facility in site-selection phase.
Neighboring Pasco and Polk counties (near Tampa) prohibit out-of-county waste. Cross-county disposal availability varies — verify before routing.
Asbestos disposal only at South Dade Landfill by appointment — $100/ton + $87.85 special handling surcharge.
Each county (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach) has separate permitting, franchise fee, and disposal fee structures. Set up accounts in each county where you operate.
Miami-Dade contract rate requires 10-year disposal agreement per Implementing Order 4-68. Evaluate volume commitments before signing.
The $91/ton spread between Palm Beach (~$42/ton) and Miami-Dade non-contract ($133/ton) is enormous. On a 3-ton load, routing to Palm Beach saves $273 per trip.
Miami-Dade operates 3 separate systems: DSWM facilities, Trash and Recycling Centers (residential), and contracted disposal. Three county systems with different rules makes this the most complex disposal market in Florida.
Landscaper yard trash at Miami-Dade TRCs: $34/visit for up to 6 cu yd — dramatically cheaper than per-ton MSW rates for clean yard waste loads.
Cost-Saving Tips
Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.
Sorting Strategy
Separate yard trash from MSW on every job. Miami-Dade charges $70–$76/ton for clean yard trash versus $115–$133/ton for MSW — a $45–$57/ton savings. Landscaper rate at TRCs is only $34/visit for up to 6 cu yd.
Pull all metals and sell to South Florida scrap yards. At $92–$134/ton disposal costs, every pound of metal diverted generates revenue AND avoids the highest tipping fees in Florida.
Route reusable items to Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, and Salvation Army. Tax-deductible receipts provided.
Timing Strategy
Avoid Monday mornings at all facilities — weekend commercial backlog. Mid-week mornings are consistently fastest.
Miami-Dade transfer stations have varying hours by location — call to confirm before dispatching.
Routing Strategy
For large loads, compare Miami-Dade transfer station ($133/ton non-contract) against Palm Beach SWA (~$42/ton). The $91/ton spread justifies the drive for full truck loads.
Route directly to South Dade Landfill ($115.80/ton) instead of transfer stations ($133.10/ton) to avoid the $17.30/ton transfer surcharge.
For Broward County jobs, see the Fort Lauderdale dump fee guide — Broward rates ($85/ton) sit between Miami-Dade and Palm Beach.
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