SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES AND INFORMATION
All construction and demolition material must be weighed. All permitted solid waste companies with charge accounts, and contractor's vehicles must be weighed.
Transportation
All solid waste and recyclables being transported shall be encased by a tarpaulin, camper cover, metal cover, rigid cover, plastic or suitable material secured to prevent leakage or blowing of materials from the vehicle. This includes adequate coverage for bagged garbage. Please bag all solid waste. Loose waste results in more litter both on site and the surrounding areas.
Bulky waste consisting of large items such as large appliances, furniture, large auto parts, trees and other oversized waste must be secured on vehicle with rope or tie-down cords.
TIPPING FEE- $52 00 PER TON (Vehicles with dual axle must be weighed )
Effective August 1, 2009
Municipal Solid Waste |
$52/ton |
Construction and Demolition Debris |
$52/ton |
Clean, unpainted concrete and masonry debris |
$25/ton |
Recyclables, Single Stream |
$26/ton or $0.50/bag |
Recyclables separated for market |
No Charge |
Scrap tires eligible for free disposal |
No Charge |
Scrap tires ineligible for free disposal |
$78/ton |
Oversize equipment tires |
$156/ton |
Tire stacking fee (optional) |
$0.30/tire or $30/ton |
Minimum scale fee |
$10/load |
Special Item Disposal
Automobile Batteries
Any retailer that sells batteries will take used batteries in as trade towards a new purchase.
If you are not purchasing a new battery, you may take your used automobile battery to any auto parts store.
Henderson County is now also accepting batteries. They can be taken to the Recycling Center next to the used oil tank.
Pesticides
There is an annual pesticide collection day conducted by the Henderson County Cooperative Extension. For more information, call 697-4891.
Tank Disposal
55-gallon drums: Several (8 or more) holes must be made in both ends to insure emptiness. Drums may then be disposed of in the transfer station at regular fees.
Propane Tanks
Completely empty; with valve REMOVED, may be disposed of at regular fees.
Kerosene and Heating Oil Tanks
Tanks up to 275-gallon capacity need both ends cut off and center section flattened. Tanks over 275-gallon capacity should be cut into sections no larger than 4 feet by 8 feet and placed into transfer station at regular fees.
Oxygen and Acetylene Tanks
Must have valve removed. Dispose in transfer station at regular fees.
Automobile Gas Tanks
Several holes should be punctured to insure emptiness. Dispose of in transfer station at regular fees.
WARNING: Cutting any tank or barrel could be extremely dangerous and should be done by professionals only.
Bagged Leaves
If leaves are contained in bags, please empty in wood waste area and discard bags in nearby dumpsters or take bags with you. DO NOT LEAVE BAGS IN WOOD WASTE AREA!
Tires
Tires must be removed from rims and be free of water and mud. Tires are to be placed in designated tire trailer located in the recycling center. There is a limit of 5 tires per year for free disposal.
Water Heaters
Empty and dispose of in scrap metal area at no charge.
Used Motor Oil and Anti-freeze
Dispose of in labeled barrel located in the recycling center. Containers must be placed in garbage bins.
Household Disposal Only—No Commercial or Fleet Disposal.
White Goods/Metals
Refrigerators, ranges, water heaters, freezers and other similar domestic/commercial large appliances and other metal materials are disposed of in the metal area. NO MATTRESS SPRINGS OR MICROWAVES ALLOWED. DOORS MUST BE REMOVED FROM REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. ALL FOOD MUST BE REMOVED.
NO ELECTRONICS IN THIS AREA.
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