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Tipping Fees



Commercial Yard and Garden Trimmings
Drop-Off

Hours of Operation
Monday through Saturday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

RECYCLE YARD TRIMMINGS

  YES!   NO!
ü Grass Ï Rocks/Concrete
ü Brush Ï Plastic
ü Leaves Ï Metal/Wire
ü Tree Trimmings Ï Paper/Trash
ü Limbs Ï Common Poisonous Plants
ü Bedding and Vegetable Plants    
ü Pallets/OSB/Plywood    
ü Unpainted/unstained wood products    

Place loose trimmings, grass and leaves in biodegradable paper lawn bags.  If trimmings or material are in plastic bags, you will be required to empty the bags and dispose of them properly.

DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

We have two drop-off locations for commercial customers.

  • Regional Composting Facility - 5304 FM 545 in Melissa
  • Custer Road Facility - 9901 Custer Road in Plano

DISPOSAL FEES (TIPPING FEES)

For your convenience, we offer the option of paying by cash, check or credit card (MasterCard, Visa or Discover) for a one time dump or purchasing a pre-paid tipping fee cards (punch cards).  Pre-paid tipping fee cards are available for purchase at the Custer Road Facility - 9901 Custer Road.  Using the card makes it quick and easy for your employees and it eliminates the need for cash. 

Effective June 1, 2007, tipping fees increased to $4.00 per yard.  Less than 2% contamination required (nails, screws and small gangplates ok).  NO treated wood, plastics, dirt, trash, stone or heavy metals.

For more information call Customer Service at (972) 769-4150.