New Tipping Fees & More Begin July 01, 2024
The Solid Waste Agency’s new budget year will begin July 01, 2024. The budget contains changes from the previous fiscal year, including increases to the garbage and yard waste tipping fees.
Rates and programs in FY’25 that will change include:
Standard Landfill
$48.00/ton (increase of $3/ton) – Minimum $22
No Tarp/Unsecured Load Fine
$100.00 – Commercial/business loads
$25.00 – Residential loads
Mattresses - $20 per mattress
Special Wastes
Various rates depending on the material (increase of $3/ton) – Minimum 1 Ton charge
Bulky Wastes
$78 per ton (increase of $3/ton; list of bulky waste available here: https://www.solidwasteagency.org/garbage/restrictions)
Yard & Wood Waste
$30.00 per ton (increase of $2/ton) – Minimum $10
Commercial Finished Compost
$30.00 per ton (increase of $2/ton)
Commercial Recycling
$100.00/ton (increase of $10/ton)
Waste tires for Linn County residents
$4 per tire off rim (up to eight (8) car, SUV, pickup, or minivan tires per visit)
$5 per tire on the rim (up to eight (8) car, SUV, pickup, or minivan tires per visit)
Quantities over eight (8) car, SUV, pickup, or minivan will be weighed and charged $0.15
per pound. All larger-sized tires (semi, tractor) will be weighed and charged $0.15 per
pound
Commercial Hazardous Materials Processing – various rates depending on the material (7% increase)