Tucson Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators
Los Reales Landfill at $35/ton — among the cheapest in the Southwest. C&D at Tank's Speedway also $35/ton. 5 facilities mapped.
Last updated: Mar 2026
$35/ton (Los Reales & Speedway C&D) – $70/ton (Sahuarita Transfer Station)
Typical dump fee range
Fee basis
Per ton (weighed at scale), flat rates for pickup trucks at Speedway
Common materials
Biggest cost trap
Pima County transfer stations (Catalina at $65/ton, Sahuarita at $70/ton) charge nearly DOUBLE the Los Reales rate of $35/ton. Operators who use the nearest transfer station instead of routing to Los Reales pay $30–$35 more per ton on every load.
Typical Costs in Tucson
Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.
MSW (Household Junk)
$35/ton (Los Reales) – $70/ton (Sahuarita Transfer Station)
$15 at Los Reales · $32.50 at Catalina · $35 at Sahuarita
Basis: Per ton (prorated, weighed at scale)
infoLos Reales Sustainability Campus at $35/ton is the cheapest MSW disposal in the Tucson metro — well below the national average of $62/ton. Pima County transfer stations charge nearly double: Catalina at $65/ton and Sahuarita at $70/ton. On a typical 2-ton junk removal load, that difference is $70 at Los Reales versus $130–$140 at county transfer stations — a $60–$70 savings per load. Marana Regional Landfill (WM) does not publish rates. The $1.00/ton ADEQ Environmental Fee applies statewide at all Arizona solid waste facilities.
1Los Reales at $35/ton is the anchor rate — plan all routes to end near south Tucson where the facility is located
2Pima County transfer stations at $65–$70/ton should be a last resort for far north or far south jobs only
3Scrap metal recycling is FREE at Los Reales — separate metals from every load to reduce your weighed tonnage
C&D (Construction & Demolition)
$35/ton at both Los Reales and Speedway Recycling
$15 at Los Reales · $21 at Speedway
Basis: Per ton; flat pickup-truck rates at Speedway ($21/load C&D)
infoC&D disposal costs match MSW at $35/ton at both Los Reales and Tank's Speedway Recycling. The key difference: Speedway is a dedicated C&D facility that recycles concrete, metals, wood, and cardboard from loads — and offers convenient flat pickup-truck rates at $21/load for C&D. Demolition debris is also $35/ton with a $21 minimum. Clean green waste at Speedway costs $35/ton ($21 minimum), while mixed green waste costs $39/ton ($25 minimum). Clean inert materials (concrete, rock) are $35/ton. Speedway does NOT accept MSW/household garbage — keep those loads for Los Reales.
Specialty Items & Per-Item Surcharges
$5/load (uncovered surcharge at Los Reales) – $50 (log handling fee at Speedway)
$5 uncovered load fee
Basis: Per item at Speedway; included in per-ton rate at Los Reales
infoLos Reales includes appliances, mattresses, and tires in the standard $35/ton rate — no per-item surcharges. Speedway charges $20 each for appliances, electronics/TVs/monitors, mattresses, and stuffed furniture. Tires cost $10 without rim, $15 with rim. Carpet/padding is $20 per roll. Railroad ties are $5 each. Logs/tree trunks over 3 feet incur a $50 handling fee. The $5 uncovered load surcharge at Los Reales is among the lowest in any metro — but Pima County transfer stations charge $25 for uncovered loads.
Special Waste
$42/ton (Los Reales special handling) – $150/ton (non-standard tires at county stations)
$75 minimum for special handling at Los Reales
Basis: Per ton with minimums
infoLos Reales accepts special handling waste at $42/ton with a $75 minimum — requires pre-approval via (520) 791-4183 or WasteDisposal@tucsonaz.gov. Pima County transfer stations charge $125/ton for non-standard waste, $100/load special handling fee, $30/ton for standard on-road waste tires ($15 minimum), and $150/ton for non-standard off-road tires ($30 minimum). Tires with rims incur a $75/load surcharge at county stations. Route standard waste to Los Reales first; use county stations only for location-specific convenience.
Facilities in Tucson
Recommended facilities first, then additional options.
Top Recommended (2)
Los Reales Sustainability Campus
Cheapest MSW disposal in the metro at $35/ton with the widest materials acceptance — the anchor facility for all Tucson operatorsRate
MSW/C&D: $35.00/ton. Special handling: $42.00/ton ($75 min, pre-approval required). Scrap metal: FREE. Uncovered load: $5.00. ADEQ fee: +$1.00/ton.
$15.00 (covered loads)
Hours
Mon–Sat 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Closed Sun
Area
South Tucson (5300 E Los Reales Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756)
City of Tucson-operated — the region's only municipal landfill, processing approximately 2,300 tons per day. At $35/ton, this is the cheapest MSW disposal in the Tucson metro and well below the national average of $62/ton. Set up your commercial account BEFORE your first visit by calling (520) 791-4183 — required for all commercial haulers. Commercial customers pay a 40% deposit of gross weight on inbound scale. Accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Apple Pay — no cash. Separate scrap metals for the free on-site recycling drop-off to reduce your weighed tonnage. Expect long waits on Saturdays — arrive at 6 AM when gates open. All loads MUST be covered/tarped ($5 surcharge otherwise). The City has a zero-waste-by-2050 goal.
Speedway Recycling & Landfill (Tank's Green Stuff)
Go-to C&D facility for central/east Tucson — $35/ton C&D with predictable $20 flat per-item fees for mattresses and appliancesRate
C&D/demolition: $35/ton ($21 min). Clean green: $35/ton ($21 min). Mixed green: $39/ton ($25 min). Clean inert: $35/ton. Appliances: $20/ea. Electronics: $20/ea. Mattresses: $20/ea. Stuffed furniture: $20/ea. Tires: $10 (no rim), $15 (with rim). Carpet: $20/roll. Pickup truck flat rates: C&D $21, Clean Green $21, Mixed Green $26. ADEQ: +$1/ton.
$21.00
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Closed Sun
Area
Central/East Tucson (7301 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710)
Operated by The Fairfax Companies (branded as Tank's Green Stuff). At $35/ton for C&D, it matches Los Reales' MSW rate but specializes in construction materials and recycles concrete, metals, wood, and cardboard from your loads. The $20 flat fee per mattress, appliance, or stuffed furniture is predictable and easy to price into junk removal jobs. Does NOT accept MSW/household garbage — keep those loads for Los Reales. Separate recyclable metals and cardboard before arriving to avoid tipping fees on materials that could generate revenue at scrap yards instead. Saturday hours until 2 PM.
Rules & Restrictions
Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.
Speedway Recycling (Tank's Green Stuff) does NOT accept MSW/household garbage — C&D and green waste only. Loads contaminated with household trash may be rejected or charged at penalty rates.
All loads at all Tucson-area facilities MUST be covered/tarped. Uncovered load surcharges range from $5 at Los Reales to $25 at Pima County transfer stations.
Special/non-standard waste at Los Reales requires pre-approval — contact (520) 791-4183 or WasteDisposal@tucsonaz.gov before hauling. County transfer stations charge $125/ton for non-standard waste with a $100/load special handling fee.
Commercial haulers MUST set up a Los Reales landfill account before first disposal — call (520) 791-4183. A 40% deposit of gross weight is charged on the inbound scale.
Los Reales accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, pre-paid cards, and Apple Pay. NO CASH. Marana Regional Landfill also went cashless as of January 1, 2026.
ADEQ Environmental Fee of $1.00/ton applies at all Arizona solid waste facilities — automatically added to your tipping fee.
The price gap between Los Reales ($35/ton) and Pima County transfer stations ($65–$70/ton) is one of the widest municipal-versus-county spreads in any metro in this guide. This makes routing to Los Reales the single most important cost decision for Tucson operators.
Tank's Speedway Recycling recycles concrete, metals, wood, and cardboard from C&D loads — materials that generate revenue at scrap yards. Separating recyclables before Speedway reduces your tipped tonnage.
The City of Tucson has a zero-waste-by-2050 goal. Expect regulatory changes over the coming years that may affect disposal options, diversion requirements, and fee structures. Operators who already sort and divert will be ahead of the curve.
Cost-Saving Tips
Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.
Sorting Strategy
Separate scrap metals from every load and use Los Reales' free on-site scrap metal recycling drop-off — or sell to local scrap yards (SA Recycling, Tucson Iron & Metal) for cash. Every pound of metal diverted reduces your weighed tonnage at $35/ton.
Route C&D to Speedway Recycling at $35/ton with a $21 minimum — the pickup-truck flat rate of $21/load for C&D is an excellent deal for light construction loads. Separate recyclable cardboard and metals before arriving to avoid tipping fees on materials Speedway would recycle anyway.
Donate reusable furniture, appliances, and household goods to Habitat for Humanity ReStore (multiple Tucson locations) for free drop-off with tax-deductible receipts. Diverting 20% of a load to donation reduces landfill tonnage. Market your service as eco-friendly for premium pricing.
Timing Strategy
Los Reales opens at 6:00 AM Monday through Saturday — the earliest gate time of any Tucson facility. Dump first, then start your route. Saturday waits can be significant — arrive at 6 AM for the shortest lines.
Speedway Recycling opens at 7:00 AM weekdays with Saturday hours until 2:00 PM. Route C&D dump runs before starting afternoon jobs.
Pima County transfer stations close at 3:00 PM — the earliest cutoff in the metro. Los Reales stays open until 5:00 PM. Never race to a county station when Los Reales has two more hours of access.
Routing Strategy
Plan ALL routes to end near south Tucson where Los Reales is located (5300 E Los Reales Rd). The $35/ton rate saves $30–$35 per ton versus any county transfer station. Even from north Tucson, the drive is worth it for loads over 500 lbs.
Central and east Tucson C&D jobs: Speedway Recycling at 7301 E Speedway Blvd for construction debris, then Los Reales for any remaining MSW. Both facilities are on the east/south side of the metro.
Far north side jobs (Oro Valley, Catalina): calculate whether the drive to Los Reales ($35/ton) justifies the time versus Catalina Transfer Station ($65/ton). On a 2-ton load, Los Reales saves $60 — typically worth the drive unless you can fit an extra job in the saved time.
Best Practice
Tucson's $35/ton rate at Los Reales is among the lowest in the country, but operators who default to the nearest Pima County transfer station at $65–$70/ton throw away $30–$35 per ton on every load. ScaleYourJunk logs dump fees per job automatically so you can see exactly how much routing to Los Reales saves versus county stations — and whether the drive time trade-off is worth it for each job location.
$35/Ton vs. $70/Ton — Routing Is Everything
ScaleYourJunk tracks disposal costs per job so you always know whether driving to Los Reales saves more than the county transfer station convenience costs.
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