Dane County Landfill Rates and Hours (2026)
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Short answer
2026 rates
| Load weight | Mixed trash | C&D recycling | Brush and logs | Clean shingles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 500 lb | $15.03 | $14.50 | $10.00 | $16.25 |
| 501 to 1,000 lb | $30.05 | $29.00 | $20.00 | $32.50 |
| 1,001 to 1,500 lb | $45.08 | $43.50 | $30.00 | $48.75 |
| 1,501 to 2,000 lb | $60.10 | $58.00 | $40.00 | $65.00 |
| Over 1 ton, per ton | $60.10 | $58.00 | $40.00 | $65.00 |
Tires are $0.17 a pound or $350 per ton. Food scraps are free for Dane County residents. Visa and Mastercard are accepted at the scale house.
What it takes, and what it doesn't
- Accepted: household trash, mattresses and box springs, furniture, carpet and pad, stoves, washers, dishwashers and dryers (for metal recycling), construction debris, tires, clean shingles, branches and logs, yard waste and food scraps.
- Refused: freon appliances and propane tanks (Clean Sweep), cardboard, aluminum containers, waste oil, hazardous chemicals and electronics.
Bringing a load
Loads must be tied down, tarped or enclosed. Small passenger-vehicle loads unload at dumpsters by the scale house; larger loads go to the active area. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants and keep children and pets in the car. The site is across from Yahara Hills Golf Course, (608) 838-9555, closed Sundays and major holidays.
Quick answers
How much does it cost to dump a carload in Dane County?
Most carloads weigh under 500 pounds, which is $15.03 for mixed trash in 2026. Up to 1,000 pounds is $30.05.
Can non-residents use the Dane County Landfill?
No. Waste is only accepted from Dane County residents and businesses.
Rather not haul it yourself?
Tell us what needs to go and where. A local crew sorts the recycling, donation and landfill streams for you and replies with a price first.