Salt Lake City Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators
SLV Landfill at $36/ton — cheapest in the metro. Clean concrete/asphalt only $12/ton. Uncovered loads pay DOUBLE fees at all facilities.
Last updated: Mar 2026
$12/ton (clean concrete at SLV) – $92/ton (Wasatch out-of-district)
Typical dump fee range
Fee basis
Per ton at scale facilities, flat rates for small vehicles
Common materials
Biggest cost trap
Uncovered loads pay DOUBLE the disposal fee at SLV Landfill and Trans-Jordan as of January 2026 (Utah Code 72-7-410). A $72 load becomes $144 without a tarp. This is the single biggest avoidable cost in the SLC market.
Typical Costs in Salt Lake City
Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.
MSW (Household Junk)
$36/ton (SLV Landfill) – $92/ton (Wasatch out-of-district)
$17 flat at SLV Landfill · $20 at Trans-Jordan
Basis: Per ton (weighed at scale); flat rates for small vehicles at SLV
infoSalt Lake Valley Landfill (SLV) at $36/ton is the cheapest MSW disposal in the metro — $15/ton cheaper than Trans-Jordan ($51/ton) and $56/ton cheaper than Wasatch Integrated out-of-district ($92/ton). Cars, SUVs, and pickups up to 1-ton with hand-unloaded trailers pay a flat $17/load at SLV. Trans-Jordan Landfill and its Sandy transfer station charge $51/ton with a $20 minimum. Wasatch Integrated in Davis County charges $46/ton in-district but $92/ton for out-of-district loads — SLC-based operators pay the higher rate unless waste originated in Davis or Morgan County. WM operates a SLC transfer station with unpublished rates.
1SLV Landfill at $36/ton is $15/ton cheaper than Trans-Jordan — worth the drive from anywhere in Salt Lake County
2Clean concrete and asphalt at SLV cost only $12/ton — dramatically cheaper than the $36/ton MSW rate for heavy demo loads
3The $17 flat rate at SLV for small vehicles (cars/SUVs/pickups up to 1-ton) is the cheapest small-load option in the metro
C&D (Construction & Demolition)
$12/ton (clean concrete/asphalt at SLV) – $36/ton (mixed C&D at MSW rate)
$17 at SLV
Basis: Per ton (weighed at scale)
infoSLV Landfill offers tiered C&D pricing: clean concrete or asphalt (pieces 2 feet by 2 feet or smaller) at $12/ton, and clean soil or sod at $12/ton. Mixed C&D is charged at the standard $36/ton MSW rate. The $12/ton clean concrete rate is a significant savings — on a 3-ton concrete load, that is $36 at the clean rate versus $108 at the MSW rate. Keep concrete and asphalt loads clean and separate to qualify. For even cheaper options, specialized C&D recyclers like Bland Recycling, Asphalt Materials Inc., Miller Paving, and Utah Aggregate Recycling may beat the $12/ton landfill rate on clean loads — call each for current pricing.
Specialty Items & Surcharges
$4/tire – $500/ton (friable asbestos) at SLV Landfill
$4 per tire
Basis: Per item or per ton
infoSLV Landfill per-item fees: mattress/box spring $18/piece (limit 6 per commercial load — over 6 must use recycling options), Freon-containing appliances $20/piece, tires $4 each (12 max per load, no commercial tire operators). Special waste (meat, dead animals, certificate-of-destruction items) at $100/ton. Non-friable asbestos at $100/ton. Friable asbestos at $500/ton. Trans-Jordan charges $20/piece for Freon appliances and $4–$5/tire (4 max/day, residential only). Wasatch Integrated: mattresses $15, refrigerators $15, tires $4 each.
Uncovered Load Penalty
DOUBLE the standard disposal fee at SLV and Trans-Jordan
Double of $17 flat = $34 minimum at SLV
Basis: Double the standard per-ton or flat-rate charge
infoAs of January 1, 2026, SLV Landfill charges DOUBLE the disposal price for uncovered loads under Utah Code 72-7-410. Trans-Jordan also doubles the charge. Wasatch Integrated adds a $10 surcharge. The state fine for uncovered loads is a minimum of $200 on top of facility penalties. A typical 2-ton load at SLV costs $72 covered — but $144 uncovered. This is the single biggest avoidable cost in the SLC market. Invest in a quality mesh net or tarp system for every truck. The penalty applies to every load, every time.
Facilities in Salt Lake City
Recommended facilities first, then additional options.
Top Recommended (1)
Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Facility (SLV Landfill)
Cheapest MSW disposal in the metro at $36/ton — the anchor facility for all SLC junk removal operatorsRate
MSW: $36/ton. Flat rate (cars/SUVs/pickups up to 1-ton): $17/load. Clean concrete/asphalt: $12/ton. Clean soil/sod: $12/ton. Mattress: $18/piece. Freon appliance: $20/piece. Tires: $4/each. Special waste: $100/ton. Non-friable asbestos: $100/ton. Friable asbestos: $500/ton.
$17
Hours
Mon–Sat 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Closed Sun and SLCo holidays
Area
Salt Lake City (6030 W. California Ave / 1300 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84104)
Salt Lake County-operated — the cheapest MSW disposal in the metro at $36/ton, $15/ton less than Trans-Jordan and $56/ton less than Wasatch out-of-district. Commercial account required for per-ton billing — apply at saltlakecounty.gov/landfill/account-application/. Credit/debit card ONLY — no cash accepted. Valid government ID with Salt Lake County address required for non-account customers. Trailers towed by 1-ton+ trucks are charged per-ton, not flat rate. CRITICAL: uncovered loads pay DOUBLE the disposal fee as of January 1, 2026. Solar panels and battery storage systems are NOT accepted. Commercial mattress loads over 6 pieces must use recycling options. Includes HHW collection for qualifying materials.
Rules & Restrictions
Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.
Uncovered loads pay DOUBLE the disposal fee at SLV Landfill and Trans-Jordan facilities as of January 1, 2026 (Utah Code 72-7-410). State fine is minimum $200 on top of facility penalties. A $72 load becomes $144 without a tarp.
Trans-Jordan Landfill and Transfer Station ban commercial loads on Saturdays — residential only. Plan Saturday dumps for SLV Landfill (open 7 AM–5 PM Saturday) instead.
SLV Landfill does NOT accept solar panels or battery storage systems. Commercial mattress loads over 6 pieces must use recycling options, not the landfill.
Dual commercial hauler permit required: (1) Salt Lake County Health Department Waste Hauler Permit (application, insurance, safety plan, annual fee, inspection), and (2) Salt Lake City Authorized Hauler Registration if operating within SLC city limits (must offer recycling collection, submit quarterly tonnage reports).
ALL major SLC facilities are card-only — no cash accepted anywhere. Set up an SLV Landfill commercial account at saltlakecounty.gov/landfill/account-application/ to streamline weigh-in/weigh-out.
SLC Authorized Hauler Registration requires offering recycling collection to customers generating 4+ cubic yards per week and delivering recyclables to qualifying facilities.
The uncovered load double-fee penalty is the single biggest avoidable cost in the SLC market. Invest in a quality mesh net or tarp system for every truck — it pays for itself on the first load.
Clean concrete and asphalt at SLV costs only $12/ton versus $36/ton for mixed MSW — a 67% savings. On heavy demolition jobs, keeping concrete loads clean and separate is the highest-ROI sorting activity in this market.
Wasatch Integrated in Davis County charges SLC operators $92/ton out-of-district — over 2.5x the SLV rate. Only use for Davis County-origin jobs where in-district rates apply.
Cost-Saving Tips
Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.
Sorting Strategy
Keep clean concrete and asphalt loads separate — SLV Landfill charges only $12/ton for clean concrete/asphalt (pieces 2 ft by 2 ft or smaller) versus $36/ton for mixed MSW. On a 3-ton concrete load, that is $36 at the clean rate versus $108 at the MSW rate. For even lower rates, try Bland Recycling (West Valley and West Jordan), Asphalt Materials Inc. (West Jordan), or Miller Paving (SLC).
Sell scrap metal at Wasatch Metal Recycling (205 W 3300 S, SLC), Utah Metal Works (805 Everett Ave), or Western Metals Recycling. Copper at approximately $3.40–$3.70/lb makes metal separation profitable. SLV Landfill does not offer free scrap recycling like some facilities.
Donate usable furniture, appliances, and building materials to Habitat for Humanity ReStore (1276 S 500 W, SLC, (801) 263-0136, Tue–Sat) — free large-item pickup via website. Deseret Industries (multiple locations) accepts clothing, shoes, furniture, household goods. No mattresses or hazardous materials at either.
Timing Strategy
SLV Landfill opens at 7:00 AM Monday through Saturday — dump first, then start your route. Trans-Jordan opens at 8:00 AM weekdays and 7:00 AM at the Sandy transfer station.
Trans-Jordan bans commercial loads on Saturdays — residential only. Plan ALL Saturday disposal for SLV Landfill (open 7 AM–5 PM Saturday). This is non-negotiable for south county operators who normally use Trans-Jordan.
Wasatch Integrated has extended summer hours until 6:00 PM — but only use for Davis County-origin jobs at the $46/ton in-district rate. Out-of-district at $92/ton is never cost-effective.
Routing Strategy
SLV Landfill at 6030 W California Ave should be your primary disposal site for all Salt Lake County jobs at $36/ton. The $15/ton savings versus Trans-Jordan ($51/ton) is worth the drive from anywhere in the county.
South county jobs (Draper, Sandy, South Jordan, Herriman): calculate whether the drive to SLV justifies the $15/ton savings versus Trans-Jordan. On a 2-ton load, SLV saves $30 per trip. On most routes, the math favors SLV.
Davis County jobs (Layton, Bountiful, Farmington): route to Wasatch Integrated at the $46/ton in-district rate with a $10 small-load flat fee. Never bring SLC-origin waste to Wasatch — the $92/ton out-of-district penalty destroys your margin.
Best Practice
Salt Lake City's tiered pricing at SLV Landfill — $12/ton for clean concrete, $36/ton for MSW — creates the clearest sorting incentive of any metro in this guide. Every concrete load you keep clean saves $24/ton. ScaleYourJunk logs dump fees per job automatically so you can track your actual disposal cost per job and see exactly how much clean concrete separation, scrap metal diversion, and SLV routing saves you versus defaulting to Trans-Jordan or mixing loads.
$12/Ton Concrete vs. $36/Ton MSW — Sorting Pays Triple
ScaleYourJunk tracks disposal costs per job so you know exactly how much clean concrete separation and SLV routing saves you on every load.
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