Commercial Garbage Rates

Commercial rates for regular collections depend on the type and size of container, pick-up frequency, and whether the material is compacted.

Businesses can reduce their disposal costs by recycling, composting food scraps, and salvaging building materials during construction and remodeling.

Commercial Garbage Container Monthly Rates

Effective April 1, 2024, the account fee is $32.45 per account.
Effective April 1, 2023, the account fee is $31.65 per account.

Non-Compacted Material

Service Type Each container, weekly pickup:
Effective April 1, 2023
Each container, weekly pickup:
Effective April 1, 2024
Special pickups, per container:
Effective April 1, 2023
Special pickups, per container:
Effective April 1, 2024
32 Gal. $57.81 $59.32 $17.36 $17.81
64 Gal. $113.45 $116.48 $34.06 $34.97
96 Gal. $133.15 $136.61 $39.98 $41.02
3/4 Yd $202.37 $207.68 $60.76 $62.35
1 Yd $240.10 $246.38 $72.09 $73.97
1.5 Yd $315.55 $323.78 $94.74 $97.21
2 Yd $391.00 $401.17 $117.39 $120.45
3 Yd $541.90 $555.97 $162.70 $166.92
4 Yd $692.80 $710.77 $208.00 $213.40
5 Yd $843.70 $865.57 $253.31 $259.87
6 Yd $994.60 $1,020.36 $298.61 $306.35
8 Yd $1,296.40 $1,329.96 $389.22 $399.30

Compacted Material

Service Type Each container, weekly pickup
Effective April 1, 2023
Each container, weekly pickup:
Effective April 1, 2024
Special pickups, per container:
Effective April 1, 2023
Special pickups, per container:
Effective April 1, 2024
1 Yd $395.76 $406.15 $118.82 $121.94
1.5 Yd $549.04 $563.44 $164.84 $169.16
2 Yd $702.33 $720.73 $210.86 $216.39
2.5 Yd $855.61 $878.02 $256.88 $263.61
3 Yd $1008.89 $1,035.30 $302.90 $310.83
4 Yd $1,315.45 $1,349.88 $394.94 $405.28
5 Yd $1,622.02 $1,664.45 $486.98 $499.72
6 Yd $1,928.58 $1,979.03 $579.02 $594.17

Additional Rates

Container Deliveries / Pick-Ups / Swap Outs

Service type Effective
April 1, 2023
Effective
April 1, 2024
Can/Toter $32.85 $33.70
Dumpster $39.45 $40.50
Drop Box 2-8 CY $52.40 $53.75
Drop Box 10-40 CY $82.15 $84.30

Pickup Ancillary Services

Service type Effective
April 1, 2023
Effective
April 1, 2024
Can/Cart Roll Out or Reposition (>100ft or up/down stairs) (Per container, per pick up) $3.35 $3.45
Detach Roll Out or Reposition (Per container, per pick up) $9.70 $9.95
Entering Secured Buildings $6.60 $6.75

Container, Drop-Box, Compactor, and Other Special Services

Service type Effective
April 1, 2023
Effective
April 1, 2024
Detachable Container Washing and Steam Cleaning, per container $49.30 $50.60
Drop Box Washing and Steam Cleaning, per Drop Box $65.60 $67.30
Can/Cart Pressure Washing $13.10 $13.45
Compactor Disconnect/Reconnect Cycle $55.75 $57.20
Dry Run $114.90 $117.90
Hourly Paid Special, Truck and Driver $295.45 $303.15
Hourly Paid Special, Swamper $98.35 $100.90

Drop-Box Rates: Compacted and Non-Compacted Material

Drop-Box size Effective
April 1, 2023
Effective
April 1, 2024
Permanent Account Pickup:
up to 8 Cubic Yards
$194.80 $199.85
Permanent Account Pickup:
over 8 Cubic Yards
$261.50 $268.30
Special/Temporary Pickup:
up to 8 Cubic Yards
$214.30 $219.85
Special/Temporary Pickup:
over 8 Cubic Yards
$287.65 $295.15
Monthly Account Fee $135.45 $138.95

Effective April 1, 2024, the disposal fee is $228.85 per ton.
Effective April 1, 2023, the disposal fee is $223.05 per ton

Other Charges

Effective April 1, 2024, extra garbage collection and overload containers are $13.60. Effective April 1, 2023, extra garbage collection and overload containers were $13.25.

Related links

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