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Refuse Hauler Information  




 
  
Public Works resident trash pickup collection point
Residents, Homeowners Associations, and business owners may hire a private Refuse Hauler (see list) to collect trash/recycling from their homes or businesses. The hauler charges for collection and transportation of refuse. The contract is between you and the private refuse hauler.
 
The County, however, does handle the disposal of refuse/recycling, and this is what comprises the fee you pay each year on your real estate tax bill. This fee is used for landfill operations, household hazardous waste disposal, recycling services, yard waste and composting, and other solid waste programs. For more information on the fee, see solid waste fees.
 
Because private refuse hauling companies no longer pay a tipping fee at the PWC Sanitary Landfill or the Balls Ford Yard Waste Composting Facility, they should pass on this savings to you, and charge you only for collection and transportation of your trash/recycling. When selecting a hauler, you may consider the following:
  • Shop around and compare prices/services.
  • Work with neighbors to create a service area to be served by a single permitted hauler. Ask for several bids and pick the best for your community. There may be cost savings!
  • County staff can assist neighborhoods and HOAs in preparing a contract to hire a Refuse Hauler to service your entire neighborhood or community. 
  • Remember, the fee covers disposal and other citizen services. Your savings on refuse hauling bills will be for disposal costs only.

Currently, there are several haulers with permits. Their contact information is available on the Hauler Information List. You may compare haulers for competitive prices and selection of services. Price depends on number of collections per week, contracts and service areas. Prices are subject to change and are often negotiable. The County does not regulate the prices charged. This is a contract for services between you and your hauler.

If your hauler fails to provide trash or recycling removal services, call the company directly to report the problem. You can find the appropriate phone number on the side of your trash toter, on a bill or on the list below. If the hauler fails to respond, you may request assistance through a Refuse Hauler Complaint Form.                              

Learn more about Trash and Recycling at the Solid Waste Division Home Page.