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Rates and fees for Metro's transfer stations

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Find rates and fees for disposal of garbage, yard debris, tires and appliances containing refrigerant at Metro's transfer stations.

Mixed waste – uncovered loads

$114.53 per ton plus a $12 transaction fee. Minimum charge is $33 for 360 pounds or less.

Mixed waste – covered loads

$89.53 per ton plus a $12 transaction fee. Minimum charge is $28 for 360 pounds or less.

Yard debris and clean wood – uncovered loads

$73.83 per ton plus a $12 transaction fee. Minimum charge is $26 for up to 360 pounds.

Yard debris and clean wood – covered loads

$48.83 per ton plus a $12 transaction fee. Minimum charge is $21 for up to 360 pounds.

Total fees will be rounded to the nearest dollar amount (e.g., $30.49 is rounded to $30; $30.50 is rounded to $31).

Car tires

Minimum charge is $12 for first tire. Each additional tire is $2 off rim or $4 on rim. Tires 21 inches and larger not accepted. Bicycle tires, motorcycle tires and solid core tires are accepted as garbage at the garbage rate.

Once the per tire fee exceeds the tip fee minimum ($28), loads will be weighed and charged the mixed-waste rate. Limit of 15 tires per day per customer. The per-ton rate applies if tires are brought in with a garbage load.

Appliances

Air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators and other units built to contain coolant: $30 (limit of five units). The per-ton rate applies if appliances containing coolant are brought in with a garbage load.

Payment options

Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, debit cards and checks are accepted. Personal checks must be presented with a valid driver's license or identification card that matches the check being written, including address. Cards must have a valid signature. The signer of the card must be present. Business credit cards must be accompanied by a letter of authorization signed by the card signatory. Certified businesses that have been in business for at least one year can open a transfer station credit account. Learn more about transfer station credit accounts