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Orlando Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Orange County MSW at $54.20/ton rising ~13% annually. C&D at $41.10/ton. Seminole County lower at ~$37.58/ton with free residential allowance.

Last updated: Mar 2026

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$37–$54/ton

Typical dump fee range

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Fee basis

Per ton at county facilities

Common materials

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Biggest cost trap

Orange County tipping fees have risen ~13% annually — from $39.75/ton in 2023 to $54.20/ton in FY2026. Budget for continued increases. Uncovered loads are charged DOUBLE the standard rate with no exceptions. Mixed loads are charged at the higher material rate.

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MSW rate

$54.20/ton

C&D rate

$41.10/ton

Updated

Mar 2026

Typical Costs in Orlando

Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.

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MSW (Household Junk)

$54.20/ton

$9 gate fee

Basis: Per ton

infoOrange County Landfill MSW (Class I): $54.20/ton effective October 1, 2025. Up from $39.75/ton in 2023 (~13% annual increases). Seminole County is lower at ~$37.58/ton per 2023 FDEP data — unincorporated Seminole residents get 2.5 tons FREE per year. Gate fee minimum: $9.

1Seminole County at ~$37.58/ton is $16.62/ton cheaper than Orange County — worth routing for jobs near the county border

2Account holders get extended hours (Mon–Fri starting at 4AM) at the Orange County Landfill

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C&D (Construction Debris)

$41.10/ton

$9 gate fee

Basis: Per ton

infoC&D (Class III) at Orange County Landfill: $41.10/ton — $13.10/ton cheaper than MSW. C&D is ONLY accepted at the landfill, NOT at transfer stations. Separate C&D from MSW to save $13.10/ton on every pound classified as construction debris.

1Route C&D to the Orange County Landfill only — transfer stations do not accept C&D

2The $13.10/ton spread between C&D ($41.10) and MSW ($54.20) makes C&D separation worthwhile on every job

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Yard Waste

$46.80/ton

$9 gate fee

Basis: Per ton

infoYard waste at Orange County Landfill: $46.80/ton — $7.40/ton cheaper than MSW. Keep yard waste separate from household junk. Mixed loads charged at the higher material rate.

1Yard waste at $46.80/ton saves $7.40/ton versus the MSW rate of $54.20/ton

2Mixed loads get charged at the HIGHER rate — always keep material types separated

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Surcharges & Specialty Items

$2–$239/ton

Per item or per ton

Basis: Per item or per ton

infoUncovered load penalty: DOUBLE the standard rate with no exceptions. Passenger tires: $2 each (max 8). Bulk waste tires: $239/ton. Asbestos (by appointment): $178/ton. Appliance with refrigerant: accepted, $9 minimum. Mixed loads charged at higher rate. Vehicles under 30 ft use small vehicle drop-off (manual unload); over 30 ft go to working cell.

1ALWAYS cover loads — uncovered loads pay DOUBLE at Orange County ($108.40/ton instead of $54.20/ton for MSW)

2Bulk tire loads (25+) require variance/license and are only accepted Mon–Fri 8AM–4PM

Facilities in Orlando

Recommended facilities first, then additional options.

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Orange County Landfill

Primary disposal — MSW $54.20/ton, C&D $41.10/ton, yard waste $46.80/ton. Extended 4AM access for account holders.

MSW (Class I) $54.20/tonC&D (Class III) $41.10/tonYard waste $46.80/tonAsbestos (by appointment) $178/tonBulk tires $239/tonPassenger tires $2 eachAppliances with refrigerant ($9 min)

Rate

$54.20/ton MSW, $41.10/ton C&D, $46.80/ton yard waste

$9 gate fee

Hours

Non-account: Mon–Sat 8AM–5PM. Account holders: Mon–Fri 4AM–5PM, Sat 8AM–5PM. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas.

Area

5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando, FL 32829

Primary disposal site for Orlando metro. C&D only accepted here, not at transfer stations. Uncovered loads DOUBLE rate. Mixed loads charged at higher rate. Account holders get 4AM early access weekdays. Cash, check, all major credit cards accepted. Vehicles under 30 ft: small vehicle drop-off. Over 30 ft: working cell.

Seminole County Facilities

$37.58/ton MSW — $16.62/ton cheaper than Orange County for jobs near the county border

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Rate

~$37.58/ton MSW (2023 FDEP data — call for current rates)

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Hours

Call Seminole County for current hours

Area

Seminole County (north of Orange County)

Seminole County rates are significantly lower than Orange County. Unincorporated Seminole residents get 2.5 tons FREE per year. At ~$37.58/ton, this is $16.62/ton cheaper than Orange County MSW ($54.20/ton). On a 3-ton load, routing to Seminole saves ~$50 per trip. Verify waste origin restrictions.

Donation Centers & Scrap Yards

Divert reusable items and metals — reduce tonnage at $41–$54/ton disposal costs

FurnitureWorking appliancesBuilding materialsScrap metalsHousehold items

Rate

Free donations; market rates for scrap

No minimum

Hours

Varies by location

Area

Multiple Orlando-area locations

Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, and Salvation Army all serve the Orlando metro. Scrap yards pay for copper, brass, and aluminum. At $41–$54/ton disposal costs, every item diverted saves real money. Build donation and scrap routing into every job.

Rules & Restrictions

Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.

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C&D is ONLY accepted at the Orange County Landfill — NOT at Porter or McLeod transfer stations. Mixed loads with C&D at transfer stations will be rejected.

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Uncovered loads charged DOUBLE at all Orange County facilities — no exceptions. Cover every load.

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Mixed loads charged at the HIGHER material rate. Separate MSW, C&D, and yard waste to pay the correct rate for each.

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Bulk tire loads (25+) require variance/license and limited to Mon–Fri 8AM–4PM at the landfill.

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Commercial account provides extended 4AM access at the landfill — apply through Orange County Solid Waste Management Division at (407) 836-6601.

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E-waste free for residents at HHW drop-off. Commercial e-waste disposal requires separate arrangements.

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Orange County tipping fees have risen ~13% annually since 2023. Budget for continued increases when pricing long-term commercial contracts.

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Seminole County at ~$37.58/ton is significantly cheaper than Orange County ($54.20/ton). Verify cross-county disposal eligibility for potential $16.62/ton savings.

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Account holders get 4AM landfill access Monday through Friday — 4 hours before non-account customers at 8AM. Worth the account setup for early-morning dump runs.

Cost-Saving Tips

Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.

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Sorting Strategy

Separate C&D from MSW on every job — $41.10/ton versus $54.20/ton is a $13.10/ton savings. C&D only goes to the landfill, not transfer stations.

Separate yard waste ($46.80/ton) from MSW ($54.20/ton) — every pound reclassified saves $7.40/ton. Mixed loads pay the higher rate.

Pull metals and sell to Orlando-area scrap yards. Route reusable items to Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, Salvation Army.

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Timing Strategy

Account holders: access the landfill at 4AM Monday through Friday for zero wait times. Non-account: Mon–Sat 8AM–5PM.

Avoid Saturday mornings at the landfill — residential traffic peaks. Mid-week mornings are fastest.

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Routing Strategy

For west Orlando jobs, Porter Transfer Station saves drive time versus the landfill — but does NOT accept C&D.

For jobs near the Seminole County border, compare Seminole rates (~$37.58/ton) against Orange County ($54.20/ton).

C&D only goes to the Orange County Landfill on Young Pine Road — plan C&D-heavy routes to end near the east side.

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Dump Fees in Orlando: FAQ

Seminole County facilities at approximately $37.58/ton (2023 FDEP data) are the cheapest in the metro — $16.62/ton less than Orange County. Within Orange County, C&D at $41.10/ton at the landfill is the lowest rate. MSW is $54.20/ton, up from $39.75/ton in 2023 (~13% annual increases). Yard waste is $46.80/ton. Gate fee minimum is $9 at all Orange County facilities. Verify Seminole County accepts waste originating from your service area.

Orange County tipping fees have risen approximately 13% annually — from $39.75/ton in 2023 to $54.20/ton in FY2026 (effective October 1, 2025). These increases reflect rising operational costs, landfill capacity management, and infrastructure investments. Budget for continued annual increases when pricing long-term commercial contracts. Build rate escalation clauses into any ongoing service agreements to protect your margins against future fee hikes.

No. Neither Porter Transfer Station nor McLeod Road Transfer Station accepts construction and demolition debris. C&D is ONLY accepted at the Orange County Landfill (5901 Young Pine Road) at $41.10/ton. If you bring C&D to a transfer station, it will be rejected. Always separate C&D from MSW on-truck and route C&D directly to the landfill. This separation also saves $13.10/ton ($41.10 versus $54.20 for MSW).

Orange County Landfill: non-account holders Monday through Saturday 8AM–5PM; account holders Monday through Friday 4AM–5PM, Saturday 8AM–5PM. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. The 4AM early access for account holders is a significant advantage — 4 hours before non-account customers. Transfer stations (Porter, McLeod) have varying hours — call (407) 836-6601 for current schedules. Seminole County has independent hours.

Uncovered loads at all Orange County facilities are charged DOUBLE the standard tipping rate with no exceptions. For MSW, that means $108.40/ton instead of $54.20/ton. For C&D, $82.20/ton instead of $41.10/ton. On a 2-ton uncovered MSW load, the penalty costs an extra $108.40. Always tarp or cover every load before arriving. This is the most expensive uncovered-load penalty in the Orlando area and is strictly enforced at the scale.

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