Posted rates apply to any customer by weight; county site does not state a residency rule for the landfill itself. Closed Sundays and major holidays; shorter hours on Juneteenth, Indigenous Peoples' Day and Veterans Day.
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 feeCharged by weight, $0.175/lb.
Item price: call to confirm
Appliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmPaint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmYard waste
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Brush 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 | $15.03 |
| Per ton | $60.10 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| tires (by weight) | $0.175/lb ($350/ton); about $4-6 per standard tire |
| asbestos (first Wednesday monthly) | $82.10 per ton |
Mixed refuse $60.10/ton (loads over 1 ton); flat fees by weight: $15.03 up to 500 lb, $30.05 up to 1,000 lb, $45.08 up to 1,500 lb, $60.10 up to 2,000 lb. Visa/Mastercard accepted at the scale house; cash not mentioned. Rates effective Jan 1, 2026.
Payment: card · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Posted rates apply to any customer by weight; county site does not state a residency rule for the landfill itself. Closed Sundays and major holidays; shorter hours on Juneteenth, Indigenous Peoples' Day and Veterans Day.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 6:30 am–3:15 pm |
| Sat | 8:00 am–10:45 am |
Closed Sundays, New Year's Eve/Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve/Day. Open 6:30-10:30 a.m. on Juneteenth, Indigenous Peoples' Day and Veterans Day.
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.
- Dane County Landfill rates and payment ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Dane County Landfill hours and location ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026