Savannah Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators
Chatham County disposal anchored by WM Superior Landfill. Limited published rates — call for commercial pricing.
Last updated: Mar 2026
$40–$75/ton (estimated)
Typical dump fee range
Fee basis
Per ton
Common materials
Biggest cost trap
Savannah has limited disposal options — WM Superior Landfill dominates. No rates published online. GA statewide average is $55.76/ton but private landfills average $74.75/ton nationally.
Typical Costs in Savannah
Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.
MSW
$40–$75/ton (estimated)
Negotiated
Basis: Per ton
infoWM Superior Landfill and Republic Services Savannah Regional Landfill are primary options charging estimated $55-75/ton. Neither publishes rates — all commercial pricing requires direct negotiation. GA state average is $55.76/ton but Savannah's limited competition drives prices toward the $65-75 range. Atlantic Waste Services Transfer Station charges estimated $45-60/ton but requires 2-ton minimum loads. Residential drop-offs at City of Savannah Transfer Station cost $15/load (up to 500 lbs) but operators need commercial accounts for volume discounts.
1Call WM Superior (912-964-2000) and Republic (912-355-4000) for competing quotes — save $5-15/ton
2Use GA state average $55.76/ton as negotiation benchmark in rate discussions
3Atlantic Waste requires 2-ton minimums but may offer $10-20/ton savings over major haulers
4Consolidate loads to meet minimum tonnage requirements and avoid per-trip surcharges
C&D
$35–$65/ton
1-ton minimum typical
Basis: Per ton
infoWM Superior accepts mixed C&D at estimated $50-65/ton. Republic charges similar rates but requires pre-approval for contaminated debris. Green Acres Recycling offers competitive C&D processing at $35-50/ton for sorted materials — clean concrete may qualify for $25-35/ton rates. Savannah Recycling Center processes wood waste at $30-40/ton but requires separation from other C&D. Unsorted mixed C&D typically costs $15-20/ton more than pre-sorted loads.
1Route sorted C&D to Green Acres Recycling — save $15-25/ton vs. mixed landfill disposal
2Separate clean concrete and route to concrete recyclers — save $20-30/ton
3Wood waste separation to Savannah Recycling Center saves $10-15/ton vs. mixed C&D
4Pre-sort on-site during removal to avoid sorting fees at facilities
Scrap Metal
$0.15–$2.50/lb (paid)
No minimum
Basis: Per pound
infoSavannah's port location supports strong scrap metal pricing due to export demand. Copper currently pays $3.20-3.80/lb, brass $2.40-2.80/lb, aluminum $0.65-0.85/lb, steel $0.15-0.25/lb. Chatham Steel & Metal and American Iron & Metal compete for volume — operators with 500+ lbs can negotiate premium rates. Appliances with Freon require $15-25 recovery fee but net positive after steel value. Clean auto batteries bring $0.22-0.28/lb.
1Savannah port proximity drives copper prices $0.20-0.40/lb above inland markets
2Separate all metals from every load — average $50-150 additional revenue per C&D job
3Build relationships with Chatham Steel for volume pricing on 1,000+ lb loads
4Remove Freon from appliances on-site to avoid facility recovery fees
Surcharges
$5–$50/item
Per item
Basis: Per item
infoMattresses typically cost $15-25 each at most Savannah facilities. Tires range $5-15 depending on size — passenger car $5-8, truck tires $12-15, tractor tires $25-50. Freon appliances require $15-35 recovery fees. TVs and electronics face $10-25 disposal fees. Propane tanks cost $8-15 each. Paint and hazardous materials require special handling — expect $25-75/item plus transportation to licensed facilities in Brunswick or Augusta.
1Pre-price specialty items in customer quotes — mattress jobs should include $20/item disposal costs
2Route electronics to Best Buy or Staples for free drop-off — save $10-25/item
3Bundle tire disposal with automotive shops for volume discounts
4Always verify surcharge schedules before quoting — call facilities weekly for updates
Facilities in Savannah
Recommended facilities first, then additional options.
Top Recommended (4)
WM Superior Landfill & Recycling
Primary regional landfill — WM-operated, highest volume capacityRate
Not published — estimated $55-75/ton MSW
Negotiated
Hours
Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 7am-3pm, closed Sunday
Area
Port Wentworth (15 minutes from downtown Savannah)
Largest facility serving Chatham County. Commercial accounts required for volume pricing. Scale certified every 6 months. Accept loads up to 80,000 lbs GVW. No appointment needed but expect 15-30 minute wait times during peak hours (8-10am, 2-4pm). Separate entrance for commercial haulers. Credit terms available for established operators.
Atlantic Waste Services Transfer Station
Cost-effective option for operators willing to meet tonnage minimumsRate
Estimated $45-60/ton — 2-ton minimum
2-ton minimum load
Hours
Mon-Sat 8am-4pm, closed Sunday
Area
Pooler (12 minutes west of Savannah)
Privately-owned transfer station offering competitive rates for volume loads. Must consolidate loads to meet 2-ton minimums. Cash or check only — no credit terms. Quick in-and-out service with minimal wait times. Popular with smaller operators who can batch daily routes. Owner on-site daily and negotiates directly with regular customers.
Green Acres Recycling
C&D recycling — best rates for sorted construction debrisRate
Clean concrete $25-35/ton, mixed C&D $35-50/ton
1-ton minimum
Hours
Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm, closed Sunday
Area
Savannah (Southside Industrial Park)
C&D recycling specialist — significant savings for sorted materials. Clean concrete and asphalt get lowest rates. Wood waste processed into mulch. No MSW accepted. Scale house operated by trained staff who help classify materials for best pricing. Monthly billing available for established accounts. Popular destination for contractors and demo operators.
Savannah Recycling Center
Wood waste, cardboard, and metals — revenue opportunitiesRate
Wood waste $30-40/ton disposal, metals market rate
No minimum
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat 8am-1pm, closed Sunday
Area
East Savannah Industrial District
Mixed recycling facility accepting clean wood waste at competitive rates. Pay current market rates for separated metals. Cardboard and paper accepted free if clean and baled. No household garbage accepted. Self-serve unloading with forklift assistance available. Popular with furniture removal specialists who separate wood items on-site.
Rules & Restrictions
Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.
Neither WM nor Republic publishes Savannah-area tipping fees online. All rates are negotiated per commercial account and can vary $10-20/ton based on volume commitments.
Chatham County requires all commercial waste haulers to register with the Health Department ($50 annual fee) and maintain $1M liability insurance naming the county as additional insured.
All loads over 10,000 lbs must cross certified scales. Estimated weights are not accepted for commercial billing — operators caught estimating face immediate account suspension.
Freon appliances require EPA-certified technician removal of refrigerants before disposal. Facilities charge $15-35 recovery fees for appliances with intact cooling systems.
Set up commercial accounts at both WM Superior and Republic to compare rates. Account setup requires business license, insurance certificates, and credit application.
Maintain disposal manifests for all commercial loads over 2 tons. Electronic tracking required at Republic facilities, paper manifests accepted at WM and private facilities.
Chatham County Health Department registration must be renewed annually by December 31st. Late renewals incur $25 penalty fees and potential facility access suspension.
Savannah's port economy drives higher scrap metal prices than inland Georgia markets — copper trades $0.20-0.40/lb above Atlanta pricing due to export demand.
Hurricane season (June-November) can disrupt facility operations. Most facilities close 24-48 hours before major storm arrival and may operate limited hours during cleanup periods.
Historic district renovation projects generate high-value architectural salvage. Operators should partner with local architectural salvage dealers for revenue opportunities on vintage materials.
Cost-Saving Tips
Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.
Sorting Strategy
Separate all metals from every load — average $50-150 additional revenue per C&D job through scrap sales at Chatham Steel & Metal or American Iron & Metal.
Route reusable furniture to Habitat ReStore Savannah (516 E 63rd St) for tax-deductible donation receipts — save $40-75/ton vs. landfill disposal.
Pre-sort C&D materials on-site during removal — clean concrete to Green Acres saves $20-30/ton vs. mixed disposal at WM Superior.
Separate wood waste from mixed debris — Savannah Recycling Center accepts clean wood at $30-40/ton vs. $55-75/ton for mixed MSW.
Electronics diversion to Best Buy or Staples eliminates $10-25/item disposal fees while providing customer convenience.
Timing Strategy
Schedule dump runs between 10:30am-1:30pm to avoid peak wait times — save 15-30 minutes per trip during busy periods.
Friday afternoon runs face longest delays as weekend DIYers arrive — reschedule to Thursday PM or Monday AM when possible.
Hurricane season requires flexible scheduling — monitor weather 72 hours ahead to avoid facility closures and emergency surcharges.
End-of-month facility maintenance may cause temporary closures — call ahead during last week of each month to confirm availability.
Routing Strategy
WM Superior (Port Wentworth) vs. Republic (Garden City) routing saves 10-15 minutes for north Savannah jobs — factor drive time into facility selection.
Batch small loads for Atlantic Waste Services 2-ton minimums — combine 3-4 residential jobs to access $45-60/ton rates vs. $15-25/load pricing.
Green Acres Recycling (Southside) works best for Southside and Pooler jobs — avoid cross-town drives for small C&D loads.
Plan metal drop-offs at scrap yards before 3pm — most yards close early and next-day storage adds security risks.
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