Waste Disposal Guidance & Fees

This page contains key information regarding the disposal of your waste products. The type of waste is listed in alphabetical order with exception of household garbage which is listed first. Fees are included for all waste products

Remember to Cover Your Load - Penalty Applies for Uncovered Loads

Garbage

Minimum fee $7.00
1-33 gallon bag or can $5.00
45-gallon bag - 55-gallon can $6.00
Loose waste $9.65 per cubic yard - see Charging of Loads below
Compacted waste $37.30 per cubic yard
Commercial compacted waste $82.00 per ton if scales are not working $37.30 per cubic yard

Appliances

Household appliances - washer, dryer, oven, water heater, etc. $5.00
Refrigeration units with Freon - refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers $25.00

Please Note: Doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers before disposal

Construction & Demolition Debris

$9.65 per cubic yard OR $82.00 per ton - See Charging for Loads below

Please Note: Lumber/boards must not exceed 4 feet in length or width

Electronic Waste

Includes televisions, computers, stereos, printers, scanners, fax machines, etc. $2.00 Each

Furniture

Price for each couch, bed, large furniture piece, etc. Commercial $20.00 Residential $10.00

Please Note: Mattresses and Box Springs Free with a Maximum of 2 per day

Green and Wood Waste, Clean

Bark, hay, manure, grass clippings $82.00 per ton
Yard debris, brush, wood waste $9.65 per cubic yard. See Charging for Loads below

Please Note: Branches must not exceed 4 feet in length

Hazardous Waste

Chemicals and hazardous liquids are NOT accepted at any Transfer Station in Siskiyou County.

Oil, Used

Used oil and used oil filters Free

Paint

Paint, no leaking or unlabeled containers Free

Recyclables

Recyclables that are not separated appropriately are considered trash and charged accordingly Free

Please Note: If the cardboard bins are full, we can not accept cardboard

Scrap Metal

Scrap Metal Free

Tires

*Oberlin Road – Yreka Transfer Station is currently NOT accepting rimed tires*
*Happy Camp Transfer Station is currently NOT accepting rimmed tires*
*Tulelake Transfer Station is currently NOT accepting rimmed tires*
*Mt. Shasta - Black Butte Transfer Station is currently NOT accepting rimmed tires*

Car or Light Truck up to 17-inch without rim Commercial $4.50 Residential $3.50
Car or Light Truck up to 17-inch with rim Commercial $5.50 Residential $5.50
Truck 17.5-inch to 24.5-inch without rim Commercial $7.50 Residential $5.50
Truck 17.5-inch to 24.5-inch with rim Commercial $8.50 Residential $7.50

Universal Waste

Universal waste includes car batteries $5.00, household batteries $1.00, CFL's, florescent light tubes, thermostats, and ballasts $2.00

Please Note: This is only for residential customers.

Other Guidance and Information

Load Separation

Separating the different materials is mandatory and is the responsibility of each customer. Save yourself the time and hassle of separating a mixed load by planning ahead.

Charging of Loads by Weight

The County reserves the right to weigh all waste and charge by the compacted per ton fee when the attendant estimates the density of waste is greater than 200 pounds per cubic yard.

Charging of Loads by Volume

Gate attendants will estimate the load and calculate the disposal fees. Attendants will measure load if requested.

The formula is: (length x height x width) feet divided by 27 = number of cubic yards

Senior Days

Each transfer station has a weekly Senior Day. On those days the $7.00 minimum fee is waived, but regular waste fees still apply. This benefit is provided for all residents age 55 and older.