Sacramento Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators
Kiefer Landfill at $61.35/ton is the cheapest MSW option — but free categories for metals, concrete, and appliances save even more.
Last updated: Mar 2026
$26–$90/ton
Typical dump fee range
Fee basis
Per ton (weighed loads) or per cubic yard at some facilities
Common materials
Biggest cost trap
NARS transfer station charges $89.90/ton — $28.55/ton more than Kiefer Landfill ($61.35/ton) for the same MSW. Route larger loads to Kiefer to save $60–$85 per 3-ton trip despite the longer drive to Sloughhouse.
Typical Costs in Sacramento
Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.
MSW (Household Junk)
$61–$90/ton
$45–$50
Basis: Per ton
infoKiefer Landfill is $61.35/ton with a $45 minimum. NARS transfer station is $89.90/ton with a $50 minimum — $28.55/ton more for convenience and later hours (6PM vs. 4:30PM). Sacramento Recycling & Transfer Station (WM) does not publicly list rates — call (916) 737-4880. For loads under ~700 lbs, you hit the minimum charge regardless. Batch small pickups into combined dump runs.
1Route loads over 1.5 tons to Kiefer Landfill ($61.35/ton) instead of NARS ($89.90/ton) — the $28.55/ton savings offsets the drive to Sloughhouse
2Use NARS for small/late-afternoon loads where convenience matters — it closes at 6PM versus Kiefer's 4:30PM
C&D (Construction Debris)
$26–$85/ton
$60 at GreenWaste
Basis: Per ton or per cubic yard
infoGreenWaste Florin Perkins charges $26/cu yd for mixed C&D (loads under 6 CY) or $83–$85/ton for loads over 6 CY with a $60 minimum. Kiefer Landfill charges the standard $61.35/ton for C&D (same as MSW rate). Clean concrete at GreenWaste is only $7/cu yd — an exceptional deal for demo and remodel debris. GreenWaste is Sacramento's only RCI-certified C&D recovery facility with 75%+ diversion.
1Route C&D-heavy loads to GreenWaste Florin Perkins — $26/cu yd mixed C&D and $7/cu yd clean concrete are the best C&D rates in the metro
2GreenWaste provides weight tags and diversion documentation for CalGreen/LEED compliance — a selling point for contractor clients
Green Waste & Clean Wood
$115.65/ton
Varies by facility
Basis: Per ton
infoGreen waste at both Kiefer and NARS is $115.65/ton — nearly double the MSW rate ($61.35/ton). This is expensive and catches operators off guard. Keep green waste loads separate from MSW but be aware the per-ton rate is high. GreenWaste Florin Perkins may offer better rates on clean brush and yardwaste — call (916) 443-5120 for current pricing.
1Price yard waste and tree removal jobs higher than standard junk removal — green waste disposal at $115.65/ton is nearly 2x the MSW rate
2Separate clean wood and brush from mixed green waste for potentially lower rates at GreenWaste Florin Perkins
Surcharges & Free Categories
$0–$557.90/ton
Per-item fees apply
Basis: Per item or per ton
infoFREE at Kiefer: clean metals, clean inerts (concrete/asphalt/brick under 36 inches), appliances (1–2 per day), mattresses (non-business loads), e-waste, and up to 4 passenger/light truck tires per day. Paid surcharges: appliances 3+ per day at $35 each, tires 5–8 per day at $10 each, commercial/semi tires at $30 each, bulk tires by weight at $557.90/ton. Large/bulky hard-to-handle items: $144.90/ton at Kiefer, $202.85/ton at NARS. Uncovered load surcharge: $25 at Kiefer.
1Separate clean metals, clean inerts, appliances, and mattresses BEFORE arriving at Kiefer — these are FREE categories. Mixing them into refuse triggers the $61.35/ton rate
2Leverage the Bye Bye Mattress program — up to 4 mattresses free at GreenWaste Florin Perkins for California residents
Facilities in Sacramento
Recommended facilities first, then additional options.
Top Recommended (3)
Kiefer Landfill
MSW at the lowest per-ton rate in the metro — plus free categories for metals, concrete, appliances, and mattressesRate
$61.35/ton MSW/C&D, $115.65/ton green waste, $144.90/ton hard-to-handle, $28.45/ton mixed inerts
$45 minimum weight charge
Hours
Mon–Fri 6:30AM–4:30PM, Sat–Sun 8:30AM–4:30PM
Area
Sloughhouse (east of Sacramento — ~25 min from central Sacramento)
Lowest per-ton MSW rate in the Sacramento metro at $61.35/ton. Operated by Sacramento County DWMR. Critical free categories: clean metals, clean inerts (concrete/asphalt/brick under 36 inches), appliances (1–2/day), mattresses (non-business loads), e-waste, and up to 4 tires/day. Sort these OUT of your load before the scale — mixing free-category items into refuse wastes money. Uncovered load surcharge is $25. Cash, credit cards, and checks accepted. Commercial accounts via CUBS at (916) 875-5555. Open weekends (8:30AM–4:30PM).
GreenWaste Florin Perkins Resource Recovery Facility
C&D recycling at $26/cu yd — Sacramento's only RCI-certified 75%+ diversion facilityRate
$26/cu yd mixed C&D, $7/cu yd clean concrete, $21/cu yd clean drywall/wood, $85/ton MSW (>6 CY), $83/ton C&D (>6 CY)
$60 minimum
Hours
Mon–Fri 6AM–4:45PM, Sat–Sun 8AM–3:45PM
Area
South Sacramento (Florin Perkins Road near Power Inn)
Sacramento's only RCI-certified C&D recovery facility with 75%+ diversion rate. Clean concrete at $7/cu yd is an exceptional deal. Per-cubic-yard pricing (loads ≤6 CY) benefits lighter, bulkier loads. First 4 mattresses free under the Bye Bye Mattress program (CA residents). No environmental fees or fuel surcharges. Cash, check, or charge account accepted. Provides weight tags and diversion documentation for CalGreen/LEED compliance. Also accepts appliances with freon ($42 each) and without ($20 each).
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Sacramento
Reusable furniture, appliances, building materials — free drop-off with tax receiptRate
Free drop-off; tax-deductible donation receipt provided
No minimum
Hours
Check hours at (916) 440-1215
Area
819 N. 10th St, Sacramento
Accepts furniture, working appliances under 7 years old, building materials, cabinets, and fixtures. Tax-deductible donation receipt provided. At $61.35–$89.90/ton disposal costs, diverting reusable items here saves real money and provides marketing value — customers appreciate eco-friendly junk removal. Route reusable items here before heading to the landfill.
Rules & Restrictions
Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.
No hazardous waste at any Sacramento County facility — except at designated HHW facilities at Kiefer and NARS on-site collection points.
L&D Landfill accepts cash and checks ONLY — no credit or debit cards. Plan payment accordingly before arriving.
California Vehicle Code §23114–23115 requires all loads to be covered/secured. Kiefer charges a $25 uncovered load surcharge.
Commercial haulers operating in unincorporated Sacramento County may need a franchise agreement — contact the County at (916) 875-5555 for details.
Set up a commercial account via CUBS at (916) 875-5555 for streamlined billing at both Kiefer and NARS. Eliminates per-trip payment friction.
California SB 1383 mandates separation of organics from landfill waste. Separate all organic material from every load.
GreenWaste provides RCI-certified diversion documentation for CalGreen/LEED compliance — keep these records for permitted C&D projects requiring 65%+ diversion.
The $28.55/ton gap between Kiefer ($61.35/ton) and NARS ($89.90/ton) is the single biggest routing decision in Sacramento. On a 3-ton load, routing to Kiefer saves $85.65 per trip.
FREE categories at Kiefer are significant: clean metals, clean inerts, appliances (1–2/day), mattresses, e-waste, and up to 4 tires/day. A junk removal load with 2 appliances, 2 mattresses, scrap metal, and concrete costs zero if separated from MSW.
Green waste at $115.65/ton is nearly double the MSW rate ($61.35/ton). Price yard waste and tree removal jobs higher than standard junk removal to account for the premium disposal cost.
The City of Sacramento's Free Dump Day events at CARTS offer 6 weekends per year of free disposal for residents. Spring 2026 dates include March 21–22, May 2–3, and June 6–7. Not for commercial use, but useful context when quoting residential customers.
Cost-Saving Tips
Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.
Sorting Strategy
Route heavy MSW loads to Kiefer Landfill at $61.35/ton — it is $28.55/ton cheaper than NARS ($89.90/ton). For a 3-ton load, that is $85.65 saved per trip. The trade-off is drive time to Sloughhouse (~25 min from central Sacramento). Break-even: if hauling more than ~1.5 tons, the fuel cost is offset by the lower tipping fee.
Separate free materials aggressively before disposal. At Kiefer, clean metals, clean inerts (concrete/asphalt/brick under 36 inches), appliances (1–2/day), mattresses, e-waste, and up to 4 tires per day are ALL free. A typical junk removal load with 2 appliances, 2 mattresses, scrap metal, and concrete costs zero if separated from MSW. Sort on the truck or at a staging area before heading to the facility.
Use GreenWaste Florin Perkins for C&D and remodel debris. Their $26/cu yd for mixed C&D is competitive, clean concrete at $7/cu yd is exceptional, and up to 4 mattresses are free under the Bye Bye Mattress program. Route reusable furniture and appliances to Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 819 N. 10th St, Sacramento — (916) 440-1215.
Timing Strategy
NARS closes at 6PM versus Kiefer's 4:30PM — use NARS for late-afternoon emergency drops when you cannot make Kiefer's cutoff. Both facilities are open weekends.
Arrive early on weekdays to avoid afternoon lines at Kiefer. GreenWaste Florin Perkins opens at 6AM — earliest in the metro for C&D drops.
Routing Strategy
For jobs in north Sacramento, NARS is closest despite the higher rate. For central and south Sacramento jobs, both Kiefer and GreenWaste Florin Perkins are within reach — route MSW to Kiefer and C&D to GreenWaste for optimal pricing.
The Power Inn industrial corridor (Fruitridge Road area) has three disposal options within a few blocks: GreenWaste Florin Perkins, L&D Landfill, and Sacramento Recycling & Transfer Station (WM). Compare rates for C&D loads across all three.
Pull scrap metals from every load and sell to local yards. Sacramento has multiple scrap buyers — the revenue offsets dump fees and reduces your landfill tonnage.
Best Practice
Track dump fees per job and per facility in ScaleYourJunk to monitor your disposal cost as a percentage of revenue. Sacramento's fee structure rewards aggressive sorting — operators who separate free categories at Kiefer (metals, concrete, appliances, mattresses) and route C&D to GreenWaste ($26/cu yd) can keep disposal costs well below the 8–11% industry average. The platform logs every dump run so you can compare facility-specific costs and optimize your sorting strategy.
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