Open to residents and businesses; payment due at time of service.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
AcceptedListed as accepted at both MWA landfills (special waste page); see MWA mattress page for charge.
Normal load fee applies
Couch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Appliance
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Extra feeNo CRT televisions/monitors in regular loads; CRTs have a separate fee.
Item price: call to confirm
Paint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste goes to the Bondurant HHW drop-off.
Yard waste
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Brush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Concrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $22.00 |
| Per ton | $40.00 |
| Pickup load | $22.00 |
| Car load | $12.00 |
| Car (under 200 lb) | $12 |
| Van/SUV | $17 |
| Large SUV, truck or trailer | $22 |
| Appliance (residential) | $22 each |
| Small tire (up to 16.5 in) | $10 each |
| Large tire (16.5-24.5 in) | $20 each |
| Extra large tire (over 24.5 in) | $40 each |
| CRT TV/monitor 39 in or smaller | $30 |
| CRT TV/monitor 40 in or larger | $40 |
| Yard waste (large vehicles) | $30/ton, $22 min |
Residential garbage $40/ton ($22 min) for vehicles over 6,000 lb; small vehicles pay flat rates. Construction and demolition $44/ton. Electronics (non-CRT) $40/ton. Loads with mixed materials are charged the highest applicable rate.
Payment: cash, card · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Open to residents and businesses; payment due at time of service.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 6:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Sat (Apr 1-Oct 31) | 7:00 am–2:00 pm |
| Sat (Nov 1-Mar 31) | 8:00 am–1:00 pm |
Closed major holidays. Special waste Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-2 PM only.
Local time: America/ChicagoWhat’s not accepted
- CRT TVs/monitors in regular loads
- Solar panels
- Wind turbine blades
Free options
Mixed recyclables no charge. Yard waste in Compost It! bags or with stickers has no disposal fee.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Metro Park East Landfill ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Rates & Payments - Metro Park East ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Special Waste ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Yard Waste ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026