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Cinder Lake Landfill Fee Schedules
New Tonnage Increase
Beginning December 1, 2012 Cinder Lake Landfill Tonnage fees increase 5%. This 5% rate increase was approved by the Flagstaff City Council in 2007 for a 5 year period. The new fee per ton = $41.67 + $0.25 (ADEQ fee) for a total of $41.92 per ton.

City Residents
Flagstaff Residents who pay for City Water and Refuse Services may enter the landfill free of charge with the following restrictions:
  • Up to one pickup truck load of solid residential waste 
  • You must provide a current printed copy of your water bill and driver's license
  • Residents without a water bill and driver's license will be charged as a Non-resident
trucks unloading at landfill
Type Cost
Residential solid waste, per ton $39.94 (Beginning 12/1/2012, new rate of $41.92)
Construction and demolition, per pickup truck $20, additional $20 per trailer
Construction and demolition, per ton $39.94 (Beginning 12/1/2012, new rate of $41.92)
Green Waste (tree limbs, logs/stumps and xmas trees) Free,  *Note: pine needles and leaves are NOT green waste
Appliances 1 Free
Free standing copier machines    $8.49
Freon Evacuation for Household units2 Free**
  1. So long as City resident pays for City Utilities/Solid Waste services.
  2. Proof is required. Acceptable proof is a current and printed City of Flagstaff water bill and a valid ID to match.
    • If you live in a residence such as an apartment complex and utilities are included, evacuation fees are applicable b/c you are not directly paying for City services. 
    • If you receive paperless city billing/online city billing, you must print out your online City of Flagstaff water bill and bring it with you, otherwise you will be charged applicable evacuation fees.
  3. Evacuation fees are applicable if current City of Flagstaff water bill and ID are not given at time of transaction.
Per Window Hotel/Motel sized AC Unit for evacuation. 3 $63.00
Per Commercial/Business Unit Evacuation Fee4 Units are evaluated by Hazardous Products Center (HPC) staff that are EPA Certified Technicians. Cost is based off of type and amount of refrigerant in unit. Please call (928) 527-9005 for more information.
Unsecured load charge (not tarped/tied down) $20 or the scale tipping fee of $39.94 per ton + $20.00 for the unsecured load (Beginning 12/1/2012, rate is $41.92 per ton)
i.e. washers, dryers, and water heaters
Household units are household refrigerators, household freezers and small household AC units containing less than 5 pounds of refrigerant. Units must be free and clear of debris / food and taped / tied shut where applicable.
Hotel/Motel window AC units are approximately 3-4 feet in length x 1.5 feet high x 1.5 feet in height and fit in windows only.  
4 Units are evaluated by Hazardous Products Center (HPC) staff that are EPA Certified Technicians. Cost is based off of type and amount of refrigerant in unit. Please call (928) 527-9005 for more information. Unit may require completed paperwork and an appointment for disposal through the Hazardous Products Center-Small Business Waste Program. Units must be free and clear of debris / food and taped / tied shut where applicable.

County Residents / Non-City Residents

Coconino County residents and Flagstaff residents that do not pay for City of Flagstaff water and refuse services will be charged the following fees to use the landfill:
Type Cost
Residential solid waste, one bag $2
Residential solid waste, two bags $4
Residential solid waste, three bags $6
Residential solid waste, less than one ton, per pickup truck $20, additional $20 per trailer
Residential solid waste, per ton $39.94 (Beginning 12/1/2012, new rate of $41.92 per ton)
Construction and demolition, less than one ton, per pickup truck $20, additional $20 per trailer
Construction and demolition, greater per ton $39.94 (Beginning 12/1/2012, new rate of $41.92 per ton)
Green Waste (tree limbs, logs / stumps and xmas trees) Free, *Note: pine needles and leaves are NOT green waste
Per Unit Appliance Fee 1 $8.49
Per Unit Evacuation Fee for household units 2 $27.90
Per Window Hotel / Motel sized AC Unit for evacuation.3 $63.00
Per Commercial / Business Unit Evacuation Fee4 Units are evaluated by Hazardous Products Center (HPC) staff that are EPA Certified Technicians. Cost is based off of type and amount of refrigerant in unit. Please call (928) 527-9005 for more information. 
Unsecured load charge (not tarped/tied down) $39.94 + $20.00 (Beginning 12/1/2012, new rate of $41.92 per ton)
1 i.e. washers, dryers, water heaters, and free standing copier machines
2 Household units are household refrigerators, household freezers and small household AC units containing less than 5 pounds of refrigerant. Units must be free and clear of debris / food and taped / tied shut where applicable.
Hotel / Motel window AC units are approximately 3-4 feet in length x 1.5 feet high x 1.5 feet in height and fit in windows only. 
4 Units are evaluated by Hazardous Products Center (HPC) staff that are EPA Certified Technicians. Cost is based off of type and amount of refrigerant in unit. Please call (928) 527-9005 for more information. Unit may require completed paperwork and an appointment for disposal through the Hazardous Products Center - Small Business Waste Program. Units must be free and clear of debris / food and taped / tied shut where applicable.

Refuse Hauled From Outside the County
Type Cost
Per Ton $79.631
Per Ton ADEQ Tax $.25
1 unless hauler participates in City's recycling program

Commercial Hauled Refuse
Notice: It is required that all Commercial Haulers wear reflective vests, safety shoes, and hard hats upon crossing the Administration and Scale House boundary.
Type Cost
Per Ton Tipping Fee $39.94 (Beginning 12/1/2012, new rate of $41.92 per ton)
Per Ton ADEQ Tax (minimum charge of one ton) $.25
Per Unit 1 $8.49
Per Unit Evacuation Fee for Household units 2 $27.90
Per Window Hotel / Motel sized AC Unit for evacuation. 3 $63.00
Per Commercial/Business unit Evacuation Fee4 Units are evaluated by Hazardous Products Center (HPC) staff that are EPA Certified Technicians. Cost is based off of type and amount of refrigerant in unit. Please call (928) 527-9005 for more information.
Metal only (recycle fee) Current Norton Recycling fee $30.75 per ton
Exceptional Waste (asbestos) $39.94 per ton plus $20 one time handling fee (12/1/2012, new rate of $41.92 per ton)
Unsecured load charge (not tarped/tied down) $39.94 + $20.00 (Beginning 12/1/2012, new rate of $41.92 per ton)
Green Waste (tree limbs, logs / stumps and xmas trees) $39.94 per ton, *Note: pine needles and leaves are NOT green waste (Beginning 12/1/2012, new rate of $41.92 per ton)
1 i.e. washers, dryers, water heaters, and free standing copier machines
2 Household units are household refrigerators, household freezers and small household AC units containing less than 5 pounds of refrigerant. Units must be free and clear of debris / food and taped / tied shut where applicable.
Hotel / Motel window AC units are approximately 3-4 feet in length x 1.5 feet high x 1.5 feet in height and fit in windows only.  
4 Units are evaluated by Hazardous Products Center (HPC) staff that are EPA Certified Technicians. Cost is based off of type and amount of refrigerant in unit. Please call (928) 527-9005 for more information. Unit may require completed paperwork and an appointment for disposal through the Hazardous Products Center - Small Business Waste Program.  Units must be free and clear of debris / food and taped / tied shut where applicable.