Landfill Data
Landfill tipping fees by state (2026)
What it costs to dump a ton of trash or construction debris in each of the 50 states, in one table, next to the facility rates our team has checked against the operator's own rate sheet.
By Dumpster Controls Data Desk Updated September 28, 2026 5 min read
Landfill tipping fees in the United States run from about $22 to $150 per ton for municipal solid waste, depending on the state. Across the 50 state ranges we compile, the median midpoint is $47.50 per ton for MSW and $56 for construction and demolition debris. Mississippi is the cheapest state and Connecticut the most expensive, about 4 times as much per ton.
$47.50
median state midpoint, MSW per ton 50 state ranges, compiled March 16, 2026
$22 to $150
lowest to highest, MSW per ton Across every state range in the table
$22 to $40
Mississippi, the lowest state MSW per ton
$95 to $150
Connecticut, the highest state MSW per ton
A tipping fee is what a landfill or transfer station charges to take a load. The hauler pays it on every trip, so it sets the floor under every dumpster price, weight allowance and overage charge in the country.
National and regional averages exist. Haulers, reporters and counties also need the state level, in one table they can all read the same way, and that is what this page is. The ranges come from the EREF 2024 tipping fee analysis, state environmental agencies and prices reported by companies that use Dumpster Controls. Next to them we publish the rates our team has verified one facility at a time.
Landfill tipping fees by state: the full table
Sorted from the most to the least expensive MSW midpoint. The midpoint is the center of the state range; we use it to rank states and to draw the bars, and we keep the full range next to it.
| State | MSW midpointUSD per ton | MSW rangeUSD per ton | C&D midpointUSD per ton | C&D rangeUSD per ton | Minimum feeUSD per trip | 20 yard loadestimated disposal, USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $122.50 | $95 to $150 | $137.50 | $110 to $165 | $25 to $60 | $500 to $850 |
| Massachusetts | $115 | $90 to $140 | $130 | $105 to $155 | $25 to $55 | $480 to $820 |
| Rhode Island | $107.50 | $85 to $130 | $120 | $95 to $145 | $20 to $50 | $450 to $780 |
| Hawaii | $105 | $85 to $125 | $115 | $95 to $135 | $25 to $50 | $450 to $760 |
| New Jersey | $105 | $80 to $130 | $120 | $95 to $145 | $20 to $50 | $420 to $780 |
| Vermont | $95 | $75 to $115 | $105 | $85 to $125 | $20 to $45 | $390 to $670 |
| California | $90 | $70 to $110 | $103.50 | $82 to $125 | $25 to $55 | $380 to $700 |
| New Hampshire | $90 | $70 to $110 | $102 | $82 to $122 | $20 to $45 | $380 to $650 |
| New York | $90 | $65 to $115 | $102.50 | $75 to $130 | $20 to $50 | $350 to $700 |
| Alaska | $77.50 | $60 to $95 | $90 | $70 to $110 | $20 to $40 | $320 to $560 |
| Maine | $77.50 | $60 to $95 | $90 | $70 to $110 | $20 to $40 | $320 to $560 |
| Washington | $72.50 | $55 to $90 | $85 | $65 to $105 | $15 to $40 | $300 to $540 |
| Delaware | $70 | $55 to $85 | $80 | $65 to $95 | $15 to $35 | $300 to $500 |
| Maryland | $70 | $55 to $85 | $81.50 | $65 to $98 | $15 to $35 | $300 to $510 |
| Oregon | $66 | $50 to $82 | $77.50 | $60 to $95 | $15 to $35 | $280 to $500 |
| Pennsylvania | $58.50 | $45 to $72 | $68.50 | $55 to $82 | $15 to $35 | $250 to $430 |
| Illinois | $57.50 | $40 to $75 | $66.50 | $48 to $85 | $15 to $35 | $230 to $430 |
| Nevada | $57 | $42 to $72 | $67.50 | $50 to $85 | $15 to $35 | $240 to $430 |
| Arizona | $56 | $42 to $70 | $64 | $50 to $78 | $15 to $35 | $240 to $420 |
| Colorado | $56 | $40 to $72 | $66 | $50 to $82 | $15 to $35 | $240 to $430 |
| Virginia | $54 | $40 to $68 | $63 | $48 to $78 | $15 to $35 | $230 to $400 |
| Florida | $53 | $38 to $68 | $61.50 | $45 to $78 | $15 to $35 | $220 to $400 |
| Minnesota | $53 | $38 to $68 | $61.50 | $45 to $78 | $15 to $35 | $220 to $400 |
| Wisconsin | $48.50 | $35 to $62 | $57 | $42 to $72 | $12 to $30 | $205 to $370 |
| Indianamedian | $47.50 | $35 to $60 | $56 | $42 to $70 | $15 to $30 | $210 to $360 |
| North Carolina | $47.50 | $35 to $60 | $56 | $42 to $70 | $10 to $30 | $200 to $360 |
| Michigan | $45 | $32 to $58 | $54 | $40 to $68 | $12 to $30 | $190 to $350 |
| New Mexico | $45 | $32 to $58 | $53 | $38 to $68 | $10 to $30 | $190 to $350 |
| Ohio | $45 | $32 to $58 | $54 | $40 to $68 | $12 to $30 | $190 to $350 |
| Texas | $44 | $30 to $58 | $53 | $38 to $68 | $10 to $30 | $190 to $350 |
| Georgia | $43.50 | $32 to $55 | $51.50 | $38 to $65 | $10 to $30 | $190 to $340 |
| South Carolina | $43.50 | $32 to $55 | $51.50 | $38 to $65 | $10 to $28 | $190 to $340 |
| Utah | $43.50 | $32 to $55 | $52.50 | $40 to $65 | $10 to $28 | $190 to $340 |
| Kentucky | $41 | $30 to $52 | $49 | $36 to $62 | $10 to $30 | $180 to $330 |
| Tennessee | $41 | $30 to $52 | $49 | $36 to $62 | $10 to $28 | $180 to $330 |
| West Virginia | $41 | $30 to $52 | $49 | $36 to $62 | $10 to $28 | $180 to $330 |
| Louisiana | $40 | $30 to $50 | $48 | $36 to $60 | $10 to $25 | $180 to $315 |
| Missouri | $40 | $28 to $52 | $47.50 | $35 to $60 | $10 to $25 | $170 to $320 |
| Alabama | $39 | $30 to $48 | $45 | $35 to $55 | $10 to $25 | $180 to $320 |
| Iowa | $39 | $28 to $50 | $46.50 | $35 to $58 | $10 to $25 | $175 to $320 |
| Montana | $39 | $28 to $50 | $46.50 | $35 to $58 | $10 to $25 | $170 to $310 |
| Kansas | $38 | $28 to $48 | $45 | $35 to $55 | $10 to $25 | $170 to $300 |
| Arkansas | $36.50 | $28 to $45 | $43.50 | $35 to $52 | $10 to $25 | $175 to $300 |
| Nebraska | $36 | $26 to $46 | $43.50 | $32 to $55 | $10 to $25 | $160 to $290 |
| North Dakota | $36 | $26 to $46 | $43.50 | $32 to $55 | $10 to $25 | $160 to $290 |
| Wyoming | $36 | $26 to $46 | $43.50 | $32 to $55 | $10 to $25 | $160 to $290 |
| Oklahoma | $35.50 | $26 to $45 | $43 | $32 to $54 | $10 to $25 | $160 to $290 |
| South Dakota | $35.50 | $26 to $45 | $42 | $32 to $52 | $10 to $25 | $160 to $285 |
| Idaho | $33.50 | $25 to $42 | $40 | $32 to $48 | $10 to $25 | $160 to $280 |
| Mississippi | $31 | $22 to $40 | $38 | $28 to $48 | $10 to $20 | $150 to $260 |
At least 5% below the median state midpoint ($47.50) Within 5% of the median state midpoint ($47.50) At least 5% above the median state midpoint ($47.50) Highlighted row: the median of this table
Source: Dumpster Controls Data Desk compilation of EREF 2024, state agencies and hauler reports, compiled March 16, 2026
*What does a landfill charge per ton in each state?
Read it: Connecticut tops the table at $95 to $150 per ton and Mississippi closes it at $22 to $40. Green is at least 5% under the median state midpoint of $47.50, red at least 5% over. Click a column to sort.*
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Verified facility rates
The state table is a compilation of ranges. The number a driver pays is one facility's rate, so our team also checks facilities one at a time against the operator's or the county's own published rate sheet. So far 674 facilities have been checked out of 1,750 in our database, and 638 of them publish a rate per ton.
$55
median verified rate per ton 638 facilities, checked against the rate sheet
$10
lowest verified rate per ton
$521
highest verified rate per ton
$62.28
EREF national average per ton, 2024 Environmental Research and Education Foundation, MSW
| State | Facilitiesverified per ton rates | MedianUSD per ton | LowestUSD per ton | HighestUSD per ton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 59 | $69.35 | $29.52 | $226.50 |
| North Carolina | 53 | $50.58 | $28.08 | $122.66 |
| Florida | 35 | $53.90 | $25 | $130 |
| Ohio | 34 | $54 | $24 | $119.50 |
| Iowa | 30 | $52 | $35.80 | $79 |
| Virginia | 29 | $55 | $34 | $98 |
| Texas | 24 | $47 | $25 | $99.93 |
| Georgia | 21 | $47 | $22.50 | $85 |
| Tennessee | 19 | $60 | $28 | $100 |
| South Carolina | 19 | $45 | $30 | $100 |
| Idaho | 17 | $35 | $18.50 | $200 |
| New York | 16 | $87 | $32 | $200 |
| Kansas | 16 | $48 | $25 | $61 |
| Maryland | 15 | $82.64 | $55 | $135 |
| Minnesota | 15 | $65 | $50 | $92 |
| Nebraska | 15 | $52 | $12 | $95.36 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $48.21 | $32.50 | $86.25 |
| Utah | 15 | $36 | $10 | $50 |
| Washington | 12 | $76 | $46 | $243.38 |
| New Jersey | 11 | $89.89 | $80.57 | $120 |
| Montana | 11 | $35.15 | $21 | $75 |
| Colorado | 10 | $66 | $32 | $118 |
| Wisconsin | 10 | $65 | $46 | $90 |
| Arizona | 10 | $51 | $26.50 | $68 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $100 | $55 | $120 |
| Oregon | 9 | $80 | $28 | $111 |
| Michigan | 8 | $61 | $37 | $98 |
| North Dakota | 8 | $58 | $45 | $80 |
| South Dakota | 8 | $49 | $41 | $73 |
| Alabama | 8 | $40 | $22 | $48.50 |
| Hawaii | 7 | $110 | $81 | $128 |
| Oklahoma | 7 | $42.45 | $29 | $76.75 |
| New Mexico | 7 | $35 | $30 | $53.02 |
| Alaska | 6 | $148 | $89.36 | $400 |
| Missouri | 5 | $55 | $43.85 | $335.07 |
| Louisiana | 5 | $44 | $43 | $45.58 |
| Indiana | 5 | $38 | $25.60 | $60 |
| Kentucky | 5 | $30 | $28.25 | $53.26 |
| Maine | 4 | $109 | $105 | $130 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $47 | $40.50 | $57 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $85 | $83.50 | $155 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $84.37 | $75 | $124.44 |
| Delaware | 3 | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| Illinois | 3 | $63 | $25.35 | $100 |
| Nevada | 3 | $37.70 | $30 | $40 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $148 | $135 | $160 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $25 | $18 | $32 |
Source: Dumpster Controls Data Desk, landfill database, updated September 28, 2026
*Where are the verified rates, and what do they show?
Read it: California holds 59 of the 638 verified per ton rates, so this is not a national sample yet. Each row is the rates we checked in that state.*
The Environmental Research and Education Foundation put the national average MSW tipping fee at $62.28 per ton in 2024, from its survey of 351 landfills, a 10 percent increase over 2023. Our two medians sit below that, and the difference is method, not error. A median of state midpoints counts Wyoming the same as California; a national average weighted toward the large markets leans toward the expensive ones. Our verified median leans the other way, because most verified facilities are in the Southeast so far.
Why tipping fees vary by state
Disposal capacity, land prices, distance to the nearest site, state rules and local competition all move the gate rate. Where capacity is short, the rate climbs.
Northeast. The most expensive region. Of the 11 states with a midpoint above $75 per ton, 8 are in the Northeast: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Maine. Limited landfill capacity and strict disposal rules push costs up.
Southeast. Moderate to low. Florida runs $38 to $68 per ton, and Alabama and Mississippi are among the cheapest states for disposal. Population growth in Georgia and North Carolina is putting upward pressure on fees.
Midwest. Mostly affordable. Illinois and Minnesota sit higher than their neighbors, with the demand around Chicago and Minneapolis.
West. The widest spread. California runs $70 to $110 per ton, with strict rules and little new landfill permitting, while Idaho, Wyoming and Montana stay among the cheapest in the country.
At the low end, 12 states have a midpoint under $40 per ton: Mississippi, Idaho, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming, Arkansas, Kansas, Alabama, Iowa and Montana.
Methodology
Where the numbers come from. The state ranges were compiled on March 16, 2026 from the EREF 2024 Analysis of MSW Landfill Tipping Fees (351 landfills), state environmental agency reports and prices reported by companies that use Dumpster Controls. The summary figures on this page are calculated from that table: the median of the 50 state midpoints and the lowest and highest values in any range.
Verified rates. 674 facilities have been checked against the operator's or the county's own rate sheet; 638 publish a rate per ton and 72 per cubic yard. Figures as of September 28, 2026. The Landfill Finder lists 1,750 active landfills and transfer stations, counted on October 1, 2026.
How it is updated. Verified rates and the facility count are rebuilt every month. Rates reported by haulers are reviewed by our team before they change public data, and each carries its source and date.
Limits. These are published rates and approximate ranges, not quotes. Surcharges, minimums, special waste and fuel fees change the bill. Confirm with the facility before the truck leaves.
How to use this data
Haulers
Price the weight from the local rate
Set the weight allowance and the overage per ton from the fee at the facility you actually use, not a national figure. Find it in the Landfill Finder before the truck leaves.
Journalists and researchers
Quote the right number for the claim
Use the state ranges to compare states, the verified rates for a statement about one facility, and the date shown with each. The ranges are approximate; say so when you quote them.
Counties and public works
See where your gate rate sits
Compare your rate with the state range and your neighbors. If your facility shows an old rate or none, send the current rate sheet and we update it after review.
Facility operators
Report a price update
Open your facility in the Landfill Finder and use "Suggest an edit" (it takes a free account), or send the new rate sheet to the address below.
Cite this data
Dumpster Controls Data Desk. (2026). Landfill tipping fees by state (2026). https://dumpstercontrols.io/landfills/resources/tipping-fees
Licensed CC BY 4.0. Credit the Dumpster Controls Data Desk and link to this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is a landfill tipping fee?
A tipping fee, or gate fee, is what a landfill or transfer station charges to accept a load of waste. Most facilities charge per ton on a scale; some charge per cubic yard, and many add a minimum charge per trip. It is the largest variable cost in a dumpster rental, because the hauler pays it on every load.
How much does it cost to dump a ton of trash at a landfill?
Across the 50 state ranges we compile, the median midpoint is $47.50 per ton for municipal solid waste and $56 per ton for construction and demolition debris. The full range runs from $22 per ton in Mississippi to $150 in Connecticut. The Environmental Research and Education Foundation put the national average MSW tipping fee at $62.28 per ton in 2024.
Which state has the cheapest and the most expensive landfill tipping fees?
Mississippi has the lowest range, $22 to $40 per ton for MSW. Connecticut has the highest, $95 to $150 per ton, about 4 times the Mississippi midpoint. 11 states have a midpoint above $75 per ton.
Are these the exact prices a landfill will charge me?
No. The state figures are approximate ranges for comparison, and each facility sets its own rate. Before a truck leaves, confirm the current rate with the facility or look it up in the free Landfill Finder, where rates our team has verified against the operator's own rate sheet are labeled.
Can I cite or reuse this data?
Yes. Our compilation is published under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. Credit the Dumpster Controls Data Desk and link to this page. Suggested citation: Dumpster Controls Data Desk. (2026). Landfill tipping fees by state (2026). https://dumpstercontrols.io/landfills/resources/tipping-fees.
Media and research inquiries
Reporters, researchers, counties and state agencies can write to info@dumpstercontrols.io with questions about the data, a request for a state extract or a correction. Our compilation is published under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0: you may copy, adapt and republish it, including in public reports and news stories, as long as you credit the Dumpster Controls Data Desk and link to the page you used.