All loads must be covered and tied down from the point of origin; safety vest required in the cell. Tires and appliances go to the Small Loads Facility.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Extra feeSeparate at the Small Loads Facility; recycling fee on top of tipping fee.
Item price: call to confirm
Appliance
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmPaint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmYard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
Call to confirmFees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $15.00 |
| Per ton | $43.00 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| Mixed garbage and yard waste load | $90/ton |
Fee page says $42.25/ton with a $15 minimum, rising to $43.00/ton on July 1, 2023; a newer schedule was not found on the page. Credit cards add 2.9%. Tires and appliances carry an extra recycling fee (amount not listed on the page).
Payment: cash, card, check · Fee schedule: 2023
Access rules
All loads must be covered and tied down from the point of origin; safety vest required in the cell. Tires and appliances go to the Small Loads Facility.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 7:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Sat | 7:30 am–12:30 pm |
Closed Sundays and holidays; may close or cut hours on windy days.
Local time: America/ChicagoWhat’s not accepted
See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.
Free options
Free drop-off options have not been confirmed. Ask about resident allowances and special collection days.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Hours of Operation ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Fees ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026