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Landfill Fees Through June 30, 2011 (Fiscal Year 2011)
PUBLIC NOTICE
HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND
LANDFILL FEE SCHEDULE
Effective July 1, 2010, the Howard County Alpha Ridge Landfill will implement the rate structure below. These rates are pursuant to Howard County Council Resolution No. 30-2010 adopted on May 19, 2010 and are subject to change.
For a printable version of the fee schedule, click here.
NOTE: No solid waste generated out-of-County sources will be accepted at the Howard County Alpha Ridge Landfill.
| ANNUAL PERMIT CHARGE |
RATES |
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Commercial Permit
(renewable each June)
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$30.00 |
| (2) |
Commercial Recycling Permit |
$5.00 |
| (1)
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RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE
No charge for Howard County residents bringing household waste to the landfill in: |
NO CHARGE
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(A) Vehicles up to 3/4 ton GVW registered in Howard County; or |
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(B) Vehicles registered as farm vehicles with the Motor Vehicle Administration hauling qualifying waste. |
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Residents bring in household waste must apply for a special exception permit if vehicle is not registered as a farm vehicle, is over 3/4 ton GVW, is not registered to resident, or displays commercial signage.
A maximum of 2 tons of household waste will be accepted from a County resident at no charge during a 1-year period from July through June. Commercial user charges shall be charged for quantities exceeding 2 tons per fiscal year. |
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| (2) |
CLEAN DIRT
free of trash and rubble (volume may be limited by the Department of Public Works). Call Bureau office (410-313-6444) to determine if clean soil is being accepted and if fee is being charged. |
$100.00 Per Ton |
| (3) |
CLEAN WOOD/YARD WASTE
clean wood waste includes brush, tree branches, unpainted and untreated lumber. |
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(a) Residential |
NO CHARGE |
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(B) Commercial (After verification that wood waste is clean) |
$25.00 Per Ton |
| (4) |
COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE (tires must be delivered separately) |
$65.00 Per Ton |
| (5) |
COMMERCIAL AUTO AND TRUCK TIRES |
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(1) Auto Tires |
$130.00 Per Ton |
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(2) Truck (oversized) Tires |
$190.00 Per Ton |
| (6) |
COMMERCIAL MATTRESSES AND BOX SPRINGS (75% or more of load) |
$85.00 Per Ton |
| (7) |
COMMERCIAL CARDBOARD (75% or more of load) |
$85.00 Per Ton |
| (8) |
COMMERCIAL APPLIANCES WITH FREON |
$10.00 Each |
| (9) |
CARPET |
$55.00 Per Ton |
(10) |
BROKEN PAVING, STONE OR BRICK |
$85.00 PER TON |
| (11) |
SHINGLES |
$50.00 Per Ton |
| (12) |
BOATS, HOUSE TRAILERS AND CAMPERS Boats (20 feet or longer), House Trailers (any size), Campers (any size). Acceptance may be limited by the Department of Public Works. |
$200.00 Per Ton |
| (13) |
FEES FOR USE WHEN SCALES ARE INOPERATIVE |
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Size of Vehicle |
Solid Waste |
Clean Yard/Wood Waste |
| (A) |
Pickup trucks & leisure vans 1/2 to 3/4 ton |
$20 |
$4 |
| (B) |
Pickup trucks with side rails, caps or dump bed |
$27 |
$7 |
| (C) |
Dump trucks (2 axle) |
$146 |
$39 |
| (D) |
Dump trucks (3 axle) |
$249 |
$66 |
| (E) |
Closed vans (2 axle) |
$89 |
$23 |
| (F) |
Closed vans (3 axle) |
$130 |
$35 |
| (G) |
Stake body/open body trucks or trailer dump (2 axle) |
$249 |
$66 |
| (H) |
Stake body/open body trucks or trailer dump (3 axle) |
$303 |
$80 |
| (I) |
Front, rear and side load compactor |
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under 16 cubic yards |
$184 |
$49 |
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16 - 23 cubic yards |
$249 |
$66 |
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24 cubic yards and over |
$374 |
$100 |
| (J) |
Semi-trailer |
Not Accepted |
$80 |
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under 25 cubic yards |
$249 |
$66 |
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25 - 34 cubic yards |
$303 |
$80 |
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35 cubic yards and over |
$374 |
$100 |
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Up to 30 tires |
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$30.00 flat rate |
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Over 30 tires |
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$1.50 per tire |
| (B) |
Truck (oversized) tires |
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Up to 10 tires |
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$30.00 flat rate |
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Over 10 tires |
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$3.50 per tire |
NOTE: A maximum of four (4) auto tires may be delivered to the Residents' Convenience Area by residents at no charge. Farm vehicles are also limited to four (4) auto tires. Deliveries of greater than 4 tires will be charged the per ton commercial user charge.
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PENALTY AND SPECIAL CHARGES
(In addition to other applicable landfill charges)
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| (A) |
Credit account deposit (amount to be paid before credit is intially extended) |
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$200.00 minimum |
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Credit account deposit - maintenance surety (amount for maintaining extension of credit; reviewed and adjusted every 6 months) |
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1.5 times average monthly statement |
| (B) |
Late payment penalty assessed on the last County work day of the month following the month on which charges are billed. All statements will indicate the penalty date. |
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10% of unpaid balance - every 30 days balance is overdue |
| (C) |
Service charge for failure to weigh out |
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$25.00 |
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Service charge for each returned check |
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$35.00 |
| (E) |
Commercial vehicles remaining after closing time |
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$100.00 per 30 minutes |
| (F) |
Commercial vehicles unloading past 30 minute time limit |
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$100.00 per 30 minutes |
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