Landfills

 Greater El Paso Landfill Fact Sheet

 Landfill Policy Manual

 

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• $26/ton, with a minimum charge of $16
• $90/ton for all waste requiring special handling, including but not limited to non-RACM (non friable asbestos containing material), foam materials, sponge or sponge-like materials, and other Special Waste. (For Special Waste refer to acceptance instructions below.)
• $5 for unsecured loads
• Waste Tires
  • $3.00 small or medium tires (less than 19.5 inches)
  • $10.00 for large tires (19.5 inches or more)
• Rim Removal
  • $5.00 small or medium tires (less than 19.5 inches)
  • $15.00 for large tires (19.5 inches or more)


• Dead Animals
  • $100.00 for animal larger than 100 pounds (animals less than 100 lbs will be charged at the standard disposal rate)
• Refrigerant Removal, $5/unit
• Commercial Solid Waste Operators:
  • Any business, institution or agency that collects, removes, transports or disposes solid waste to the City landfill must register and obtain a Solid Waste Operations/ Special Disposal Permit (also referred to as Hauler’s Permit)  annually at the landfill or Main Office at 7968 San Paulo.  
  • Click on the following link to download your Solid Waste Operations Special Disposal Permit Application
• Special Disposal Permit charges are as follows:
  • $25.00 for scheduled disposal, plus per ton landfill disposal charge.
  • $35.00 for unscheduled disposal, plus double the regular per ton landfill disposal charge.
• To set up an account  or for account information call (915) 621-6704. 

• Class 1 Industrial Waste
• PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) – Items containing electrical transformers, capacitors and ballasts
• Automotive products – such as gasoline, antifreeze, motor vehicle oil, used oil filters and lead acid batteries
• Liquid Waste – any waste determined to contain “free liquids” by Paint Filter Test
• Regulated Hazardous Waste
• Radioactive Materials
• Regulated Asbestos Containing Materials

• Whole used or scrap tires
• Items containing chlorinated fluorocarbons (CFCs), such as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners.
• Dead animals
• Contaminated soil
• Expired/spoiled food or any food waste requiring Department of Health verification
• Industrial waste
• Treated medical waste
• Sludge
• Any other special waste or waste requiring special handling.

Certain special waste may require analysis and TCEQ approval prior to receiving authorization for disposal at the landfill.  Examples of these special waste include railroad ties or utility poles, contaminated soils, and certain other waste requiring special handling and as defined by TCEQ.  Disposal of special waste must be coordinated through the landfill manager by contacting 621-6706.  Following coordination with the landfill manager, this formmust be completed and submitted to TCEQ.  The disposal of special waste must be approved in writing by both the Landfill Manager and TCEQ prior to acceptance.

Secure Your Load Vehicles arriving with unsecured loads at public or private transfer stations in King County can be charged an unsecured load fee.

• Is there any chance of debris falling or blowing out of my vehicle?
• Would I feel safe if I were driving behind MY vehicle?
• Would I want MY loaded vehicle driving through MY neighborhood?
• What would happen to MY load if I had to brake suddenly or if I hit a bump?
• Do I need to drive slower than I normally do?
• Is my load secured at the back and on the sides AND top?
• Did I double-check my load to make sure it is secured?

• Road Debris Can Be Fatal - In February 2004, Maria Federici was critically injured on I-405 in Renton when an entertainment center fell from the back of a trailer being pulled by a vehicle in front of her. A 2-by 6-foot piece of particle board flew through her windshield, hitting her in the face. Maria permanently lost her eyesight and has endured numerous surgeries including complete facial reconstruction. Read Maria's Story - Why you Should Secure Your Load, a brochure produced by the Washington State Department of Ecology that includes helpful tips for securing your load.
• Loose Tarp Causes Fatal Crash on I-5 - In January 2006, a young man was killed and a 5-year-old boy critically injured on I-5 in Tacoma after a tow truck crashed into their car while swerving to avoid a tarp.
• Woman Nearly Killed By Flying Piece Of Plywood - In February 2006, a woman and her young niece were nearly killed on Highway 101 near Hoquiam when a huge piece of plywood flew off a truck and right into their windshield. The plywood shattered the windshield and came within inches of the driver's face.

• Tie Down - Tie your load with rope, bungee cords, netting or straps. Tie large items directly to your vehicle.
• Don't Overload - Keep material level with the truck bed or trailer unless tied down, netted, or tarped.
• Lighter Goes Lower - Put lighter weight things at the bottom of the load.
• Consider Covering - Cover your load with a secured tarp or net.
• Always Double-Check - Make sure your load is secured.

• Take the time to secure your load and report people who don't secure theirs.
• Call 911 if you see a load that is imminently hazardous - like unsecured lumber on a lumber rack or a precariously perched wheel barrow, or if something dangerous has or is about to happen.