Tampa Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators
Hillsborough County MSW at $141/ton processable, $104/ton C&D. Yard waste at $65/ton. Neighboring counties prohibit out-of-county waste.
Last updated: Mar 2026
$65–$141/ton
Typical dump fee range
Fee basis
Per ton — FY2026 rates effective Oct 1, 2025
Common materials
Biggest cost trap
Neighboring Pasco and Polk counties explicitly prohibit out-of-county waste — Hillsborough facilities are your only option. MSW processable waste at $141/ton is among the highest in Florida. C&D at $104/ton is the cheapest Hillsborough rate.
Typical Costs in Tampa
Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.
MSW (Household Junk)
$141/ton
Call for minimums
Basis: Per ton
infoHillsborough County Resource Recovery Facility (WTE): $141/ton processable MSW commercial rate (FY2026, effective Oct 1, 2025). Municipal rate is $130/ton. This is among the highest MSW rates in Florida, driven by WTE processing costs. Non-processable MSW routes to Southeast County Landfill at $104/ton.
1Route non-processable waste to SE County Landfill at $104/ton instead of $141/ton at the WTE facility
2Separate yard waste ($65/ton) from MSW ($141/ton) on every job — a $76/ton savings per pound separated
C&D (Construction Debris)
$104/ton
Call for minimums
Basis: Per ton
infoC&D is NOT accepted at the Resource Recovery Facility — route to Southeast County Landfill at $104/ton for non-processable and C&D waste. This is the cheapest Hillsborough County disposal rate. Separate clean concrete and metals from mixed C&D before arriving.
1SE County Landfill at $104/ton is the only C&D option in Hillsborough — the WTE does not accept C&D
2Separate metals from C&D loads for scrap revenue plus reduced tonnage at the scale
Yard Waste
$65/ton
Call for minimums
Basis: Per ton
infoYard waste at $65/ton (co-located facility on Falkenburg Rd) is $76/ton cheaper than processable MSW ($141/ton). Keep yard waste loads 100% clean — contaminated loads get reclassified at the higher MSW rate. This is the cheapest material-specific rate in Hillsborough.
1Always separate yard waste from MSW — $65/ton vs $141/ton is a $76/ton swing
2Price yard waste jobs separately from standard junk removal to account for the lower disposal cost
Surcharges & Restrictions
Varies
Per item
Basis: Per item or per ton
infoTires not accepted at the WTE — route to CCCs or SE Landfill. E-waste free for residential drop-off at CCCs with photo ID; no commercial e-waste program found. Neighboring Pasco and Polk counties prohibit out-of-county waste entirely — Hillsborough is your only disposal option for Tampa-area jobs.
1Pasco and Polk county facilities are off-limits for Tampa waste — do not attempt cross-county disposal
2Tires route to SE County Landfill or County Collection Centers, not the WTE facility
Facilities in Tampa
Recommended facilities first, then additional options.
Top Recommended (4)
Hillsborough County Resource Recovery Facility (WTE)
Primary MSW disposal — $141/ton processable waste with Mon–Sat hoursRate
$141/ton MSW commercial, $130/ton municipal, $65/ton yard waste
Call for minimums
Hours
Mon–Sat 7:30AM–5:30PM, closed Sundays and county holidays
Area
350 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL 33619
WTE incinerator producing 47 MW electricity, operational since 1987. Does NOT accept C&D — route to SE County Landfill. FY2026 rates effective Oct 1, 2025. Co-located yard waste facility on same road at $65/ton.
Southeast County Landfill
C&D and non-processable waste at $104/ton — cheapest Hillsborough rateRate
$104/ton C&D and non-processable waste
Call for minimums
Hours
Call for current hours
Area
Southeast Hillsborough County
The only C&D disposal option in Hillsborough County. At $104/ton, this is $37/ton cheaper than processable MSW at the WTE facility. Route all C&D and non-processable waste here.
Scrap Metal Yards — Tampa Area
Sell metals for revenue — strong scrap market in Tampa BayRate
Market rates — call for current pricing
No minimum
Hours
Varies by yard
Area
Multiple locations across Tampa Bay
At $104–$141/ton disposal costs, metal diversion is critical. Pull copper, brass, and aluminum from every load. Tampa Bay has multiple scrap yards with competitive pricing.
Donation Centers — Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, Salvation Army
Furniture, appliances, household goods — eliminate tipping feesRate
Free drop-off; tax-deductible receipt
No minimum
Hours
Varies by location
Area
Multiple Tampa Bay locations
At $141/ton MSW, every item diverted saves real money. Salvation Army offers free pickup at 1-800-SA-TRUCK.
Rules & Restrictions
Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.
Neighboring Pasco and Polk counties explicitly prohibit out-of-county waste — Hillsborough facilities are the only option for Tampa-area operators.
C&D is NOT accepted at the Resource Recovery Facility (WTE) — route all C&D to Southeast County Landfill.
Tires not accepted at WTE — route to CCCs or SE Landfill.
FY2026 rates effective October 1, 2025. Commercial accounts available at all Hillsborough County facilities.
CCCs are residential only with photo ID — commercial haulers explicitly excluded.
Pasco and Polk counties ban out-of-county waste, making Hillsborough the only disposal option. No rate-shopping across county lines in the Tampa metro.
The $76/ton spread between yard waste ($65/ton) and MSW ($141/ton) makes yard waste separation the highest-ROI sorting activity in Tampa.
Non-processable waste at $104/ton is $37/ton cheaper than processable MSW at $141/ton. Know the difference to route loads correctly.
Cost-Saving Tips
Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.
Sorting Strategy
Separate yard waste from MSW on every job — $65/ton versus $141/ton is a $76/ton savings. This is the single highest-impact sorting activity in the Tampa market.
Pull metals from every load and sell to Tampa Bay scrap yards. At $104–$141/ton disposal, metal diversion provides both revenue and avoided tipping fees.
Route reusable items to Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, and Salvation Army (1-800-SA-TRUCK for free pickup).
Timing Strategy
WTE facility hours: Mon–Sat 7:30AM–5:30PM. Plan dumps to avoid the end-of-day rush.
Mid-week mornings are consistently fastest. Avoid Saturday mornings for residential traffic.
Routing Strategy
Route C&D and non-processable waste to SE County Landfill at $104/ton — the WTE does not accept C&D and charges $141/ton for processable MSW.
Yard waste goes to the co-located facility on Falkenburg Rd at $65/ton — same road as the WTE but charged separately.
Do NOT attempt to use Pasco or Polk county facilities — they prohibit out-of-county waste.
Best Practice
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