We accept Visa or Mastercard at our scale house and Clean Sweep.
| Quantity | Mixed Refuse (Trash)* | Construction for Recycling | Tires** | Clean Shingles | Clean Brush, Logs & Branches | Wood Chips | Yard Waste | Food Scraps*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate ($/ton) | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||||||
| >2,000 lbs (>1 ton) | $60.10 | $58.00 | $350.00 | $65.00 | $40.00 | $25.00 | $40.00 | $58.00 |
| Flat fee rates | Rate (Flat Fee) | Not applicable | Not applicable | |||||
| 0 - 500 lbs | $15.03 | $14.50 | See note | $16.25 | $10.00 | $6.25 | $10.00 | $14.50 |
| 501 - 1000 lbs | $30.05 | $29.00 | See note | $32.50 | $20.00 | $12.50 | $20.00 | $29.00 |
| 1001 - 1500 lbs | $45.08 | $43.50 | See note | $48.75 | $30.00 | $18.75 | $30.00 | $43.50 |
| 1501 - 2000 lbs | $60.10 | $58.00 | See note | $65.00 | $40.00 | $25.00 | $40.00 | $58.00 |
Updated January 2026
* Waste such as asbestos has special fees. Asbestos is accepted on the first Wednesday of every month at $82.10 per ton. Please contact us at waste.renewables@danecounty.gov with any questions or concerns.
** Tires are charged by weight (not flat fee) and are accepted at $0.17/lb or $350/ton. One (1) standard tire costs about $4-6 to recycle.
*** Food scraps are free to drop off at the landfill facility for all Dane County residents, for details see our compost webapge. Commercial haulers with food scraps must scale in at the landfill and drop off at the Purple Cow Organics Meier Rd facility. Prior approval from the compost program coordinator is needed for all new food scrap haulers. Contact the program coordinator at gobster.delaney@danecounty.gov or 608.206.6952 before arrival at the landfill scale.
| Item | Dane County Households & Farms** | Businesses** | Out of County Households and Farms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste (per trip) | $15.00* | Varies - By Appointment Only | $75.00 |
| Television or Computer Monitor (each) | $15.00 | Not accepted | Not accepted |
| Microwave Oven (each) | $10.00 | Not accepted | Not accepted |
*We reserve the right to impose additional fees for large quantities of materials or loads from multiple households. Ag-related waste from farms subsidized 100%.
**Businesses and farms must schedule an appointment prior to drop-off. Customers with large loads also encouraged to set up an appointment. Final costs for businesses/Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQGs) will depend on materials and weights. Estimate your disposal costs with our VSQG Application.
