2023 Rates
MUSKEGON COUNTY SOLID WASTE
2023 TRANSFER STATION AND SCALE FEE SCHEDULE
(Effective 1 January 2023)
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| Transfer Station/Scale | Minimum Charge (2023) | Per Ton Over Minimum Charge (2023) |
| Transfer Station Minimum - Car (Sedan's Only, NOT SUV'S) | $20.00 | $60.50 |
| Transfer station Minimum - SUV'S, Truck with or without a Trailer (all vehicles but car) | $35.00 | $60.50 |
| Oversized (boat, hot tub, etc.) | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Mobile Homes - Not accepted at this time - Call for Details | ||
| Mattress/Box spring/Sofa/Love Seat | $10.00 each | N/A |
| Residential Weight | $11.00 each | N/A |
| Commercial Weight | $16.50 each | N/A |
| Misc Fees | ||
| After Hour Service Fee (For Each 15 Minute Period After Close) | $50.00 Each 15 Minutes | N/A |
| Untarped Vehicle Fee | $20.00 | N/A |
| Litter Fee | Rate Minimum | N/A |
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Cars
Rate is applicable to an automobile with a separated trunk area from the passenger compartment that is primarily accessible from the exterior of the automobile. The rate applies to a car only, not a car with a trailer. The rate is by the load, with payment due upon entry.
Trucks
Rate is applicable to any other vehicle type not designated under the car definition, including any vehicle with a trailer. Trucks, sport utility vehicles, vans, crossovers, etc, are all defined under the truck rate. The default rate is by the load, with payment due upon entry. Larger loads will be directed to scale twice by the scale attendant and will be charged the minimum load fee or the cost per ton, whichever is greater, upon exit.
MISCELLANEOUS AND SURCHARGE FEES
Mattress/Box Spring/Sofa/Love Seat
A surcharge is applicable for each mattress, box spring, sofa, or loveseat delivered for disposal. Sectional couch surcharge is by section. The surcharge is per item and is in addition to the fee per load. Commercial quantities must have prior approval.
MOBILE HOMES/TRAVEL TRAILERS (NOT ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME - CALL FOR DETAILS)
Must call in at least 24 hours in advance and receive advanced authorization for disposal.
**Based on-site logistics, the landfill may not be able to accept these items at the time of your call.
All appliances must be removed prior to delivery. All tires must be removed at the time of disposal.
A surcharge fee is applicable for each mattress, box spring, sofa, or loveseat inside a mobile home/trailer. Hauler shall provide the number of surcharge items at the time of scaling in. Sectional couch surcharge is by section. The surcharge is per item and is in addition to the disposal fee.
Residential Weight Ticket
Fee is applicable for each residential vehicle weight ticket requested.
Commercial Weight Ticket
Fee is applicable for each commercial vehicle weight ticket requested.
After Hours Fee
Fee is applicable in addition to waste disposal and surcharge fees for customers that remain in the landfill after the posted closing time.
Customers ticketed in and remaining on the premises after the posted closing times will have an additional after-hours service fee added to the posted tipping fees.
AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE SCALE OPERATOR, LOADS MAY BE REFUSED WHEN THERE IS NOT SUFFICIENT TIME TO UNLOAD AND TICKET OUT PRIOR TO THE POSTED CLOSING TIMES.
Untarped Vehicle Fee
The $20.00 fee is applicable when waste is delivered without a tarp or restraint system in place to prevent blowing litter from the load. It is also applicable for loads that un-tarp and drive with excessive speed for the load condition that results in waste dropped on the site road areas. The rate will not be charged if the driver/resident picks up dropped material onsite.
Litter Fee
The litter fee is applicable when waste is dropped in areas not meant for waste. These areas include the transfer station pavement, roads, parking areas, and non-working face areas of the landfill. The fee is the rate classification minimum and is additional to the normal fee for the load.
RATE AND SURCHARGE PROCEDURE
Surcharge applicable item fees are in addition to the disposal fee due unless surcharge items are the only items delivered for disposal. If only surcharge items are delivered, the load fee applies until the surcharge(s) fee exceeds the minimum load fee. Thereafter the minimum load fee applies with additional surcharges.
Surcharge applicable items delivered for disposal with other waste will be charged the applicable cost for the weight of the load and additional surcharge fee(s).
The fee charged for a load comingled with different rate class materials shall be charged the greater of the fees for all material disposed of.
MUSKEGON COUNTY SOLID WASTE
2023 LANDFILL AND SCALE FEE SCHEDULE
(Effective 1 January 2023)
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| Landfill | Minimum Charge (2023) | Per Ton Over Minimum Charge (2023) |
| Gate Rate-General Refuse and Construction and Demolition (Packers/Commercial Roll-Offs/Dump Trucks/Leads) | $43.56 | $43.56 |
| Contract Rate - General Refuse & Construction and Demolition (Packers/Commercial Roll-Offs/Dump Trucks/Leads) | $34.85 | $34.85 |
| Mobile Homes - Not Accepted At This Time - Call For Details | ||
| Deadstock (Animal Pieces and/or Parts) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Processed Scrap Tires (No Whole Tires Accepted) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Hydraulic Dump Trailer (Any Hydraulic Trailer Pulled Behind a Pick-Up Truck) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Sharps | $110.00 | $330.00 |
| Oversized (boat, hot tub, etc) | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Mattress/Box Spring/Sofa/Love Seat) | $10.00 ea | N/A |
| Misc Fees | ||
| After Hour Service Fee (For Each 15 Miniute Period After Close) | $50.00 | N/A |
| Untarped Vehicle Fee | $20.00 | N/A |
| Litter Fee | Rate Minimum | N/A |
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***CONTACT LANDFILL FOR SPECIAL WASTE OR LARGE QUANTITY WASTES***
Gate Rate General Refuse
Rate applicable to garbage, rubbish, non-hazardous solid wastes (not liquid), trash.
(Packers/Commercial Roll-Offs/Dump Trucks/Leads)
Contract Rate
Rate applicable to Muskegon County waste haulers with contracts in force with the County of Muskegon. (Packers/Commercial Roll-Offs/Dump Trucks/Leads)
Deadstock
Rate applicable to dead animals or parts of animals resulting from road kill, farm operations, or other sources.
Hydraulic Dump Trailers
Rate applicable to all dump trailers except curbside garbage companies utilizing dump trailers to collect routine curbside trash routes.
Construction and Demolition
Rate applicable to non-hazardous waste materials generated by demolition or construction processes.
MOBILE HOMES/TRAVEL TRAILERS (NOT ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME - CALL FOR DETAILS)
Must call in at least 24 hours in advance and receive advanced authorization for disposal.
**Based on site logistics, the landfill may not be able to accept these items at the time of your call.
All appliances must be removed prior to delivery. All tires must be removed at time of disposal.
A surcharge fee is applicable for each mattress, box spring, sofa or love seat inside mobile home/trailer. Hauler shall provide the number of surcharge items at time of scaling in. Sectional couch surcharge is by section. The surcharge is per item and is in addition to the disposal fee.
Oversized
Rate applicable for any large or bulky item, such as boats, hot tubs, campers, trailers, empty tanks, etc.
Cut (processed) Tires
Rate applicable for tires processed into quarters or sidewalls cut/tread cut flat.
No whole tires are accepted.
MISCELLANOUS AND SURCHARGE FEES
Mattress/Box Spring/Sofa/Love Seat
Surcharge is applicable for each mattress, box spring, sofa or love seat delivered for disposal. Sectional couch surcharge is by section. The surcharge is per item and is in addition to the fee per load. Commercial quantities must have prior approval.
After Hours Fee
Fee is applicable in addition to waste disposal and surcharge fees for customers that remain in the landfill after the posted closing time. Customers ticketed in and remaining on the premises after the posted closing times will have an additional after hours service fee added to the posted tipping fees.
AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE SCALE OPERATOR LOADS MAY BE REFUSED WHEN THERE IS NOT SUFFICIENT TIME TO UNLOAD AND TICKET OUT PRIOR TO THE POSTED CLOSING TIMES.
Untarped Vehicle Fee
The $20.00 fee is applicable when waste is delivered without a tarp or restraint system in place to prevent blowing litter from the load. It is also applicable for loads that untarp and drive with excessive speed for the load condition that results in waste dropped on the site road areas. The rate will not be charged if the driver/resident picks up dropped material onsite.
Litter Fee
The litter fee is applicable when waste is dropped in areas not meant for waste. These areas include the transfer station pavement, roads, parking areas, and non-working face areas of the landfill. The fee is the rate classification minimum and is additional to the normal fee for the load.
RATE AND SURCHARGE PROCEEDURE
Surcharge applicable item fees are in addition to the disposal fee due, unless surcharge items are the only items delivered for disposal. If only surcharge items are delivered, the load fee applies until the surcharge(s) fee exceeds the minimum load fee. Thereafter the minimum load fee applies with surcharges additional.
Surcharge applicable items delivered for disposal with other waste will be charged the applicable cost for the weight of the load and additional surcharge fee(s).
The fee charged for a load comingled with different rate class materials shall be charged the greater of the fees for all material disposed.
MUSKEGON COUNTY SOLID WASTE
2023 DISPOSAL RATE DESCRIPTIONS
(Effective 1 January 2023)
MUSKEGON COUNTY SOLID WASTE ACCEPTS SOLID WASTE FROM MUSKEGON, LAKE, OTTAWA, OCEANA, AND NEWAYGO COUNTIES. ALL OTHER WASTE ORIGINS ARE PROHIBITED. HAZARDOUS WASTE IS PROHIBITED.
LANDFILL DISPOSAL
Disposal within the landfill is only permitted by commercial vehicles and hydraulic dump trailers with a working 4x4 tow vehicle. Any exception requires prior approval.
Gate Rate General Refuse
Rate applicable to garbage, rubbish, non-hazardous solid wastes (not liquid), trash.
Contract Rate
Rate applicable to Muskegon County waste haulers with contracts in force with the County of Muskegon.
Deadstock
Rate applicable to dead animals or parts of animals resulting from road kill, farm operations, or other sources.
Hydraulic Dump Trailers
Rate applicable to all dump trailers except curbside garbage companies utilizing dump trailers to collect routine curbside trash routes.
Construction and Demolition
Rate applicable to non-hazardous waste materials generated by demolition or construction processes.
MOBILE HOMES/TRAVEL TRAILERS (NOT ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME - CALL FOR DETAILS)
Must call in at least 24 hours in advance and receive advanced authorization for disposal.
**Based on site logistics, the landfill may not be able to accept these items at the time of your call.
All appliances must be removed prior to delivery. All tires must be removed at time of disposal.
A surcharge fee is applicable for each mattress, box spring, sofa or love seat inside mobile home/trailer. Hauler shall provide the number of surcharge items at time of scaling in. Sectional couch surcharge is by section. The surcharge is per item and is in addition to the disposal fee.
Oversized
Rate applicable for any large or bulky item, such as boats, hot tubs, campers, trailers, empty tanks, etc.
Cut (processed) Tires
Rate applicable for tires processed into quarters or sidewalls cut/tread cut flat. No whole tires are accepted.
Sharps
Rate applicable to sharps delivered separately from other waste to the landfill. Rate is per load. Any load greater than 200 pounds would require prior approval. Contact the landfill for more information.
TRANSFER STATION
Disposal at the transfer station may be made by any vehicle type. Customers will manually unload waste materials into dumpsters over a concrete safety wall.
Cars
Rate is applicable to an automobile with a separated trunk area from the passenger compartment that is primarily accessible from the exterior of the automobile. The rate applies to a car only, not a car with a trailer. Rate is by the load, with payment due upon entry.
Trucks
Rate is applicable to any other vehicle type not designated under the car definition, including any vehicle with a trailer. Trucks, sport utility vehicles, vans, crossovers etc are all defined under the truck rate. The default rate is by the load, with payment due upon entry. Larger loads will be directed to scale twice by the scale attendant, and will be charged the minimum load fee or the cost per ton, whichever is greater, upon exit.
MISCELLANOUS AND SURCHARGE FEES
Mattress/Box Spring/Sofa/Love Seat
Surcharge is applicable for each mattress, box spring, sofa or love seat delivered for disposal. Sectional couch surcharge is by section. The surcharge is per item and is in addition to the fee per load. Commercial quantities must have prior approval.
Residential Weight Ticket
Fee is applicable for each residential vehicle weight ticket requested.
Commercial Weight Ticket
Fee is applicable for each commercial vehicle weight ticket requested.
After Hours Fee
Fee is applicable in addition to waste disposal and surcharge fees for customers that remain in the landfill after the posted closing time.
Customers ticketed in and remaining on the premises after the posted closing times will have an additional after hours service fee added to the posted tipping fees.
AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE SCALE OPERATOR LOADS MAY BE REFUSED WHEN THERE IS NOT SUFFICIENT TIME TO UNLOAD AND TICKET OUT PRIOR TO THE POSTED CLOSING TIMES.
Untarped Vehicle Fee
The $20.00 fee is applicable when waste is delivered without a tarp or restraint system in place to prevent blowing litter from the load. It is also applicable for loads that untarp and drive with excessive speed for the load condition that results in waste dropped on the site road areas. The rate will not be charged if the driver/resident picks up dropped material onsite.
Litter Fee
The litter fee is applicable when waste is dropped in areas not meant for waste. These areas include the transfer station pavement, roads, parking areas, and non-working face areas of the landfill. The fee is the rate classification minimum and is additional to the normal fee for the load.
RATE AND SURCHARGE PROCEEDURE
- Surcharge applicable item fees are in addition to the disposal fee due, unless surcharge items are the only items delivered for disposal. If only surcharge items are delivered, the load fee applies until the surcharge(s) fee exceeds the minimum load fee. Thereafter the minimum load fee applies with surcharges additional.
- Surcharge applicable items delivered for disposal with other waste will be charged the applicable cost for the weight of the load and additional surcharge fee(s).
- The fee charged for a load comingled with different rate class materials shall be charged the greater of the fees for all material disposed.