What it costs to dump in Utah: 2026 fees by area
Dumping in Utah is cheaper than most people expect. Small loads usually pay a flat fee: $7 a pickup at Bountiful's landfill, $10 a load at the Davis Landfill for district residents, $12 to $13 in Utah County and $17 at the Salt Lake Valley Landfill. Washington County residents dump free up to 2,000 pounds a month, and many Salt Lake County residents can get a free landfill voucher.
2026 cost to dump in Utah, area by area
| Area | Small load (minimum) | Bigger loads | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County (St. George) | Free up to 2,000 lbs a month for residents | $37.15 a ton over that | Safety vest required at the working face |
| Bountiful | $7 a car or pickup | Dump trailers $50 a ton | Bountiful residents only |
| Davis County (Layton) | $10 any load up to 10,000 lbs (district residents) | $46 a ton; $92 out of district | Bring proof of residency |
| Box Elder County (Tremonton) | $10 a public load | $38 a ton | Card payments add 2.5% or $1.50 |
| Utah County (Spanish Fork) | $12 up to 500 lbs (in district) | Charged by weight over 500 lbs | $17 for small loads from outside the district |
| Utah County (Lindon) | $13 up to 500 lbs (member cities) | $43.50 a ton over 1,000 lbs | Non-members pay double |
| Logan (Cache County) | $15 minimum | $40 a ton | Same prices for all of Cache County |
| Salt Lake County (Trans-Jordan) | $15 minimum | $42 a ton | No cash: card or account only |
| Salt Lake County (Salt Lake Valley Landfill) | $17 a car, SUV or pickup | $36 a ton | Free with a WFWRD landfill voucher |
| Weber County (Ogden) | $17 minimum for Waste Management customers; $27 for others | $35.50 a ton plus fees | Energy and wastewater surcharges added |
Rates verified from each county's, city's or district's own published pages and fee sheets, October 2026. Mattresses, tires, Freon appliances and uncovered loads cost extra. Confirm with the facility before a big load.
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Why prices vary so much in Utah
Most of Utah's public dumps are run by special solid waste districts owned by groups of cities: Wasatch Integrated in Davis County, Trans-Jordan in southern Salt Lake County, North Pointe and South Utah Valley in Utah County, and the Washington County Solid Waste District. A few cities run their own, like Bountiful and Logan.
Districts charge their own residents less: the Davis Landfill charges $10 a load in district and $50 outside it, and North Pointe doubles its rates for non-member cities. Bountiful's landfill doesn't take outsiders at all.
Free and nearly free options
- Salt Lake County landfill vouchers. The Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District gives residents in its service area free vouchers, good at the Salt Lake Valley Landfill, Trans-Jordan or the Sandy transfer station. They're requested online and shown on your phone.
- Washington County's free allowance. Residents dump up to 2,000 pounds a month free at the county landfill, and Republic Services picks up bulky items like furniture and appliances free.
- Bountiful's cleanup weeks. Each spring and fall, Bountiful collects bundled bulky items at the curb on your regular garbage day.
- Free hazardous waste drop-off. Residents drop household hazardous waste free at Trans-Jordan, the Davis Landfill, North Pointe (within limits) and South Utah Valley's Dry Creek station.
The catches that cost people money
- Cover the load. Utah Code 72-7-410 requires a load headed to a landfill to be covered from the moment it leaves home. Trans-Jordan charges double, the Salt Lake Valley Landfill adds a fee equal to the disposal price, Dry Creek $25 per 8 feet of load, Box Elder County $15 and the Davis Landfill $10.
- Bring the right payment. Trans-Jordan's landfill and Sandy transfer station take no cash; Box Elder County adds 2.5% for cards; Logan takes no American Express.
- Bring proof of address. The $10 Davis rate, Bountiful's landfill and the district discounts all depend on it.
- Watch the clock. Bountiful wants you there 30 minutes before closing, Box Elder County 15 minutes; Washington County can have long Saturday lines.
What Utah landfills can't take
Car batteries: under Utah Code 19-6-602, a lead-acid battery can't be disposed of at any Utah landfill or transfer station; it goes back to a battery retailer, wholesaler or recycler. Box Elder County's landfill takes them free.
Tires: under Utah Code 19-6-804, whole tires at a landfill go to a separate area to be recycled, 12 at a time at most, and only shredded tires can be buried.
Utah's electronics law pays for education and collection events rather than banning TVs from the trash, and many sites take electronics free from residents. Utah has no PaintCare program and no mattress recycling law.