Apache Junction Landfill Prices: Resident and Gate Rates

Apache Junction Landfill basics

The landfill is at 4050 S. Tomahawk Rd., Apache Junction, AZ 85119. It's open Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Pinal County landfill list). The city notes the landfill has no direct phone line and can be reached through Republic Services customer service at 602-237-2078 (City of Apache Junction trash service page).

Apache Junction landfill prices

Source: the FAQ on the City of Apache Junction trash service page. The city says the landfill accepts cash, debit and credit cards.

Prices checked October 2026. Fees change, often at the start of a fiscal year, and the scale house has the final word. Call ahead before you load up.

What to bring

• Proof of residency for the resident rate: a government-issued ID showing an Apache Junction address, or a government ID plus a local bill with a matching name.
• A hard hat and safety vest. Republic Services requires both at the landfill. The city says you can wear your own, borrow a set or buy one there.
• A tarp and tie-downs to keep the load covered on the drive.

Apache Junction free dump weeks in 2026

The city and Republic Services hold a free week-long drop-off four times a year. City residents can bring one load of up to 500 lb at no cost, limited to one pickup-bed-size load per household, with proof of residency. The city lists the 2026 dates as February 9–14, May 4–9, August 3–8 and November 9–14, and notes that the dates are tentative and subject to change (City of Apache Junction trash service page).

Not in Apache Junction? Look up other options nearby on the Dumpmapper map. The City of Phoenix transfer stations have their own resident rules.

Apache Junction Landfill Prices FAQ

How much is the Apache Junction landfill?

According to the city, residents pay $11.30 for up to 500 lb plus ADEQ fees, and a prorated rate up to $45.20 a ton above 500 lb. Businesses and non-city residents pay the $49.60-a-ton gate rate.

What are the Apache Junction landfill hours?

Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Do I need a hard hat at the Apache Junction landfill?

Yes. Republic Services requires a hard hat and safety vest. You can bring your own, borrow a set or buy one.

When is the next Apache Junction free dump week?

The city lists November 9–14, 2026 as the last free week of 2026. Dates are tentative, so confirm with the city or Republic first.

Who runs the Apache Junction landfill?

Republic Services owns and operates it. The city publishes its resident and gate rates.

The bottom line

For Apache Junction residents, a small load under 500 lb costs $11.30 plus state fees, or nothing during a free dump week. Non-residents pay $49.60 a ton. Bring ID, a hard hat and a vest, and confirm current rates with Republic at 602-237-2078. For comparison, see our guide to landfill prices or the dump fee calculator.

Gear for your dump run

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• AmazonCommercial heavy-duty 16-mil poly tarp: Covers the load so nothing blows out on the highway, and helps you avoid the uncovered-load fee many sites charge.
• Rhino USA 1-inch ratchet tie-down straps (4-pack): Holds the tarp and bulky items like furniture in place in a pickup bed or trailer.
• Amazon Basics 42-gallon 3-mil contractor bags (50 count): Thick bags for bagged-trash rules at drop-off sites, and less mess to clean out of the truck bed.
• Wells Lamont 3300 leather-palm work gloves: Most drop-off sites are self-unload, so protect your hands from splinters, nails and sharp edges.