Orange County Landfill & Orlando Dump — Hours, Fees & What They Take
Orlando's public disposal runs through the Orange County Landfill on Young Pine Road, plus two county transfer stations closer to town. Unlike a lot of Florida, Orange County publishes its rates — garbage is $56.40 a ton with a $10 minimum — so you know the cost before you load up. Here are the hours, the real fees, and your options when it's more than you want to haul.
Orange County handles disposal for the Orlando area with one main landfill on the east side and the Porter and McLeod Road transfer stations closer in. For most households, whichever is nearest works — here's how each one runs.
Disposal sites in Orlando
Orange County Landfill
Municipal Landfill
Orange County Solid Waste Management
5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando, FL 32829 Directions ↗
Rates effective October 1, 2026. Uncovered loads pay double. Mixed loads are charged the higher rate. Vehicles and trailers under 30 feet use the small-vehicle drop-off area, where you unload by hand. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
West-side county transfer station, often closer than the landfill for a small load. Same $56.40/ton garbage rate and $10 minimum. Yard waste Saturdays only, charged at the $56.40 garbage rate. No construction debris and no tires; those go to the landfill. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Takes household garbage at $56.40/ton, household hazardous waste (Mon–Sat 8–5), up to 8 passenger tires at $3 each, and yard waste on Saturdays (charged at the $56.40 garbage rate). No construction debris; that goes to the landfill. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The Orange County Landfill on Young Pine Road and the Porter and McLeod Road transfer stations are open to the public Monday–Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and are closed Sunday. Holidays can change the schedule, so call (407) 836-6601 before a holiday-weekend run.
What it costs to dump in Orlando
Orange County is refreshingly clear about pricing. There's a $10.00 minimum charge, then $56.40 per ton for household garbage, $48.70 per ton for yard waste, and $42.70 per ton for construction and demolition debris (landfill only). Passenger tires are $3.00 each (up to eight), and residents can drop household hazardous waste for free, Monday–Saturday 8–5.
For a small car-trunk load you'll usually just pay the $10 minimum. Two things raise the bill: yard waste taken to a transfer station is charged the $56.40 garbage rate instead of $48.70, and an uncovered load pays double. Take branches to the landfill, and tarp everything.
Haul it yourself, or hire junk removal? — Orlando
Clearing a whole house, a rental, or a remodel? A per-ton run adds up fast. Two ways people handle the big stuff here:
Haul it yourself — cheapest by a long way if you have a vehicle and can lift it. The gate rates above are the whole cost.
Junk-removal crew — a crew does the loading and hauls it away — check whether the price you are quoted is for curbside or in-home collection. Usually the better call for heavy furniture, appliances, or a cleanout on a deadline.
Not sure which is cheaper for your load? Check an upfront junk-removal price and weigh it against the gate fee — no obligation either way.
At 1326 Good Homes Road, Orlando, FL 32818. It's open to the public Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and takes household garbage at $56.40 a ton with a $10 minimum, household hazardous waste, up to 8 passenger tires at $3 each, and yard waste on Saturdays. Construction debris goes to the Orange County Landfill on Young Pine Road.
What are the Orange County Landfill hours in Orlando?
The landfill at 5901 Young Pine Road is open to the public Monday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed Sunday. Household hazardous waste is accepted the same hours. Call (407) 836-6601 to confirm before a holiday.
How much does it cost to dump at the Orange County Landfill?
There's a $10.00 minimum. Household garbage is $56.40/ton, yard waste $48.70/ton, and C&D debris $42.70/ton. Passenger tires are $3 each (up to 8). Residents can drop household hazardous waste free.
Where can Orlando residents drop off yard waste and hazardous waste?
Yard waste at the landfill any open day ($48.70/ton), or at the Porter and McLeod Road transfer stations on Saturdays, where it's charged the $56.40 garbage rate. Household hazardous waste is accepted Mon–Sat 8–5 at the landfill and Porter Transfer Station.
Does Orlando have transfer stations closer than the landfill?
Yes — McLeod Road Transfer Station (5000 L.B. McLeod Road, west side) and Porter Transfer Station (1326 Good Homes Road), both open Mon–Sat 8–5. Often closer than the landfill for a small load; check in at the scale house.
How do I get rid of a large or heavy load in Orlando?
Either haul it to the Orange County Landfill and pay the per-ton rate, or get a junk-removal crew to carry it out and haul it for you. If you'd rather not rent a truck, check an upfront junk-removal price.
