The price tag on your old stuff at the dump

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Most landfills and transfer stations charge a flat per-item fee for mattresses and for fridges, freezers and other refrigerant appliances. That fee is on top of, or instead of, the normal trash rate. We pulled the posted fees from facility rate pages and checked each one against its source.

Across 19 distinct mattress fee schedules (28 facilities in 11 states), the median is $20.00, with a range of $10 to $64. Across 14 refrigerant-appliance schedules (25 facilities in 12 states), the median is $22.50, with a range of $10 to $68. Fridges usually cost more because the refrigerant has to be removed by a certified technician before the unit can be recycled.

These are posted fees at the facilities we could verify, not a national average. Your local dump may charge more or less, or nothing at all. Many counties take mattresses or appliances free from residents.

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Method

Flat per-item prices only. Excluded: "+ weight" pricing (La Crosse $13/$10 + weight), minimums (Orange County FL "$10 minimum"), add-on surcharges (Olinda Alpha, Hancock +$15), free programs (Highway 59/Billy Wright: 10 free for residents then $5; Guerneville: mattresses free per Sonoma fee schedule).
Sonoma County: fridge with Freon $68.00 ($32 is non-Freon). Eastern Regional mattress posted "$22.50–$45": $22.50 used.
Anchorage fridge $57 = $30 refrigerant removal + $27 standard disposal fee (my sum of two posted charges).
Shared schedules counted once: King County WA stations (incl. Skykomish), Metro Central & South (OR), the 3 DSWA landfills (DE). Guadalupe and Kirby Canyon (CA) are separate facilities and count separately.

Data: nearestdump.com, verified October 2026. Every figure was checked against the facility’s own posted page, linked below. Fees change, so call ahead before you go.

Sources

Mattress (28)

CA · Annapolis Transfer Station — $64.00 ("mattresses $64") — zerowastesonoma.gov/disposal-options/central-disposal-site-t
CA · Berkeley Transfer Station — $18.00 ("Mattresses $18") — www.cityofberkeley.info/transferstation
CA · Eastern Regional Landfill and Transfer Station — $22.50 ("mattresses $22.50") — waste101.com/hours-location/ waste101.com/faqs/self-haul-waste-drop-off/ www.townoftruckee.gov/870/Landfill-Transfer-Stations
CA · Healdsburg Transfer Station — $64.00 ("mattresses $64") — zerowastesonoma.gov/disposal-options/central-disposal-site-t
CA · Sonoma County Central Disposal Site — $64.00 ("mattresses $64") — zerowastesonoma.gov/disposal-options/central-disposal-site-t
CA · Sonoma Transfer Station — $64.00 ("mattresses $64") — zerowastesonoma.gov/disposal-options/central-disposal-site-t
CO · Pitkin County Solid Waste Center — $35.00 ("mattresses $35") — www.pitkinswc.com/hoursofoperation www.pitkinswc.com/household-pricing
MA · Framingham Recycling Drop-Off Center — $20.00 ("mattresses $20") — www.framinghamma.gov/172/Recycling-Drop-Off-Center www.framinghamma.gov/461/Acceptable-Items
MI · Muskegon County SWF — $12.00 ("mattresses/sofas $12") — co.muskegon.mi.us/1305/Hours-Holidays mi-muskegoncounty.civicplus.com/1900/2026-Rates
MN · Brown County SLF — $20.00 ("mattresses $20") — www.co.brown.mn.us/264/Landfill-Information
MN · Clay County SLF — $15.99 ("mattresses $15.99") — claycountymn.gov/420/Landfill www.claycountymn.gov/1743/Prices-for-Disposal www.claycountymn.gov/439/Items-Not-Accepted
MN · Hennepin County Hazardous Materials Facility & Transfer Station — $25.00 ("mattresses/box springs $25") — www.hennepincounty.gov/green-disposal-guide/drop-off-facilit www.hennepincounty.gov/services/environment/hazardous-waste-
MN · South Transfer Station — $25.00 ("mattresses $25") — www.minneapolismn.gov/resident-services/garbage-recycling-cl www.minneapolismn.gov/resident-services/garbage-recycling-cl
NC · South Wake LF (New) — $15.00 ("mattresses/box springs $15") — www.wake.gov/departments-government/waste-recycling/faciliti www.wake.gov/departments-government/waste-recycling/faciliti
PA · Lanchester LF — $35.00 ("mattresses/box springs $35") — www.chestercountyswa.org/93/Hours-of-Operation www.chestercountyswa.org/138/Homeowner-Refuse www.chestercountyswa.org/140/Bulky-Other-Refuse
TN · Bi-County LF — $10.00 ("Mattresses/box springs and freon appliances $10") — montgomerytn.gov/bi-county montgomerytn.gov/bi-county/user-fees montgomerytn.gov/green/sustain/recycling
TX · Williamson County LF — $20.00 ("mattresses $20") — www.wm.com/us/en/facilities/williamson-county-landfill www.wilco.org/Departments/Recycling-Center/mid/1176
UT · Salt Lake Valley LF — $18.00 ("Mattress/box spring $18") — slco.org/landfill/ www.saltlakecounty.gov/landfill/pricing/
UT · South Utah Valley Solid Waste District — $20.00 ("Mattresses $20") — suvswd.org/services/ suvswd.org/
WA · Algona Transfer Station — $33.39 ("Mattresses: disposal $33.39") — kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling
WA · Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station — $30.00 ("Mattresses: recycling $30.00") — kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling
WA · Factoria Recycling & Transfer Station — $30.00 ("Mattresses: recycling $30.00") — kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling
WA · Houghton Transfer Station — $33.39 ("Mattresses: disposal $33.39") — kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling
WA · Olalla Recycling & Garbage Facility — $17.00 ("mattress/box spring/recliner $17") — www.kitsap.gov/pw/Pages/sk_Recycle_Garbage_Facility.aspx www.kitsap.gov/pw/pages/wastefacilities.aspx
WA · Renton Solid Waste Transfer Station — $33.39 ("Mattresses: disposal $33.39") — kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling
WA · Silverdale Recycling and Garbage Facility — $17.00 ("mattress/box spring/recliner $17") — www.kitsap.gov/pw/Pages/CK_Recycle_Garbage_Facility.aspx www.kitsap.gov/pw/pages/wastefacilities.aspx
WA · Vashon Recycling & Transfer Station - King County — $30.00 ("Mattresses: recycling $30.00") — kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling
WA · Waste Transfer Station — $33.39 ("Mattresses: disposal $33.39") — kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling

Fridge / freezer (25)

AK · Anchorage Regional Landfill — $57.00 ("$30 refrigerant removal + $27 disposal") — www.muni.org/Departments/SWS/Dispose/Pages/Default.aspx www.muni.org/Departments/SWS/Pages/default.aspx www.muni.org/Departments/SWS/Documents/2026%20Collection%20D www.muni.org/Departments/SWS/Dispose/pages/hazardouswaste.as www.muni.org/Departments/SWS/Pages/Wood-Lot.aspx
AZ · Chandler Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center (RSWCC) — $15.00 ("Freon-containing appliances $15") — www.chandleraz.gov/residents/recycling-and-trash/recycling-s www.chandleraz.gov/residents/recycling-and-trash/household-h
CA · Annapolis Transfer Station — $68.00 ("appliances $68 with Freon ($32 is non-Freon)") — zerowastesonoma.gov/disposal-options/central-disposal-site-t
CA · Guerneville Transfer Station — $68.00 ("appliances $68 with Freon ($32 is non-Freon)") — zerowastesonoma.gov/disposal-options/central-disposal-site-t
CA · Healdsburg Transfer Station — $68.00 ("appliances $68 with Freon ($32 is non-Freon)") — zerowastesonoma.gov/disposal-options/central-disposal-site-t
CA · Sonoma County Central Disposal Site — $68.00 ("appliances $68 with Freon ($32 is non-Freon)") — zerowastesonoma.gov/disposal-options/central-disposal-site-t
CA · Sonoma Transfer Station — $68.00 ("appliances $68 with Freon ($32 is non-Freon)") — zerowastesonoma.gov/disposal-options/central-disposal-site-t
GA · Seminole Road MSW Landfill — $50.40 ("Freon appliances $50.40") — dekalbcountyga.gov/departments/public-works/sanitation/bulky dekalbcountyga.gov/sites/default/files/2026-07/2026%20Landfi
MA · Framingham Recycling Drop-Off Center — $15.00 ("Freon items $15") — www.framinghamma.gov/172/Recycling-Drop-Off-Center www.framinghamma.gov/461/Acceptable-Items
MI · Montmorency-Oscoda-Alpena Landfill — $40.00 ("refrigerators/freezers $40") — moalandfill.com/ moalandfill.com/2026-rates-1-1-2026
MN · Clay County SLF — $16.00 ("freon appliances $16") — claycountymn.gov/420/Landfill www.claycountymn.gov/1743/Prices-for-Disposal www.claycountymn.gov/439/Items-Not-Accepted
OR · Glenwood Transfer Station — $25.00 ("Refrigerant appliances $25") — www.lanecountyor.gov/government/county_departments/public_wo
OR · Salem-Keizer Recycling and Transfer Station — $25.00 ("refrigerant) / $25") — www.co.marion.or.us/PW/ES/disposal/Pages/skrts.aspx
TN · Bi-County LF — $10.00 ("freon appliances $10") — montgomerytn.gov/bi-county montgomerytn.gov/bi-county/user-fees montgomerytn.gov/green/sustain/recycling
UT · Salt Lake Valley LF — $20.00 ("Freon-containing units $20") — slco.org/landfill/ www.saltlakecounty.gov/landfill/pricing/
UT · South Utah Valley Solid Waste District — $15.00 ("refrigerators $15") — suvswd.org/services/ suvswd.org/
VA · Augusta County Service Authority Landfill — $15.00 ("freon appliances ($15") — www.augustaregionallandfill.com/customers/hours-and-holidays www.augustaregionallandfill.com/customers/fees
WA · Algona Transfer Station — $30.00 ("Refrigerant appliances: $30") — kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling
WA · Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station — $30.00 ("Refrigerant appliances: $30") — kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling
WA · Factoria Recycling & Transfer Station — $30.00 ("Refrigerant appliances: $30") — kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling
WA · Houghton Transfer Station — $30.00 ("Refrigerant appliances: $30") — kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling
WA · Renton Solid Waste Transfer Station — $30.00 ("Refrigerant appliances: $30") — kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling
WA · Skykomish Sold Waste Transfer Station & Recycling — $30.00 ("refrigerant appliances $30") — kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling
WA · Vashon Recycling & Transfer Station - King County — $30.00 ("Refrigerant appliances: $30") — kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling
WA · Waste Transfer Station — $30.00 ("Refrigerant appliances: $30") — kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/garbage-recycling