Cape May County waste only; out-of-county waste is prohibited. Homeowners can use a homeowner exemption form. Rental vehicles are not permitted under NJ law.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Couch / furniture
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Tire
LimitedPassenger tires at the landfill are charged $403/ton, clean loads only.
Item price: call to confirm
Appliance
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fridge or freezer
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Electronics
AcceptedCovered and non-covered electronics are free.
Normal load fee applies
Paint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmYard waste
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Brush and branches
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Construction debris
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Concrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Household trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $9.00 |
| Per ton | $86.55 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| Passenger tires (clean, source-separated) | $403/ton |
| Appliance with Freon (per unit) | $14.00 per unit |
| Propane tank (20-30 lb) | $8.00 per tank |
| Used motor oil | $1.50 per gal |
| Brush, tree limbs | $47/ton |
| Leaves and grass | $16.50/ton |
| Construction and demolition | $105.86/ton |
Household garbage and bulky (type 13M) $86.55/ton, 9,000 lb limit on bulky loads. $9 minimum. Electronics, scrap metal, non-Freon white goods and single-stream recycling are free.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Cape May County waste only; out-of-county waste is prohibited. Homeowners can use a homeowner exemption form. Rental vehicles are not permitted under NJ law.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 7:30 am–4:00 pm |
| Sat | 8:00 am–12:00 pm |
Winter schedule (Jan 1-May 22 and Sep 14-Dec 31). Summer schedule (May 23-Sep 13): Mon-Fri 6:30-4:00, Sat 6:30-12:00. Closed Sundays and Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day; short hours on several holidays.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
- Asbestos not prepared per rules
- Hazardous waste
- Out-of-county waste
Free options
Electronics, scrap metal, white goods without Freon, antifreeze and single-stream recycling are free.
More in Cape May County
Cape May County Transfer Station ↗
$9.00 minimumOpen to the public · Burleigh
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- CMCMUA 2026 Solid Waste User Fees (PDF) ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- CMCMUA Hours of Operation ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026