Hauler Information and Fees

Hauler fee schedule · 2026/2027

Hauler rates and charges

Disposal rates are listed separately for 2026 and 2027. Special waste and bulky-item charges use the packer and semi columns shown in the schedule.

For household drop-off information, visit Fees and Accepted Items.

Download complete two-page fee schedule (PDF) ↗

Disposal rates
Material 2026 2027
Solid Waste $105.37/ton $109.59/ton
Gate Rate – Solid Waste $125.37/ton $129.59/ton
Non-Partnered County Gate Rate – Solid Waste $126.11/ton $129.59/ton
Special waste & bulky items
Material Packer Semi
Mattress / Boxspring $150 $200
E-Waste / Appliances $150 $200
Sofa / Recliner $150 $200
Oversized Objects $100 $100
Bikes / Lawnmowers $50 $50
Tire – 1 car tire per load acceptable – Car $25 $25
Tire – Oversized $50 $50
Wood Pallets $25 $25
Stringy & bulky waste
Material Fee
Stringy/Bulky (Partial Load) – Semi $500
Stringy/Bulky (Full Load) – Semi $900
Stringy/Bulky Packer Truck (Partial Load) $250
Stringy/Bulky Packer Truck (Full Load) $450
Additional charges
Service Fee
Handling Fee > 30 Minutes $50
Untarped Load $50
Weight Ticket $25
Replace Scale Card $25
Late Load – After 6:00 PM $300
Hot Load $1,000
Hydraulic Spill – Less than 5 Gallons $250
Hydraulic Spill – More than 5 Gallons $500
Recycling rates
Service area Rate
Pope/Douglas Counties $73/Ton
Grant/Stevens Counties $58/Ton
Other Counties $73/Ton
Compost facility services
Service Rate
Organics Tipping Fee $55.00
Compost (5 Yard Minimum) $30.00
Special burn services
Service Disposal Handling
Special Burn $225 $75
Special Burn - Partnered County $275 $75
Special Burn - Out of County $325 $75
Confidential Burn $225 $50
Confidential Burn - Partnered County $275 $50
Confidential Burn - Out of County $325 $50
Pharmaceutical & drug destruction
Service Disposal Handling
Household Pharms - Partnered County $1,000 $200
Household Pharms - Out of County $1,250 $200
Plant Based Drugs - Partnered County $1,000 $200
Plant Based Drugs - Out of County $1,250 $200
Confiscated Drugs - Partnered County $1,000 $200
Confiscated Drugs - Out of County $1,250 $200

Units are shown where specified in the source schedule. No billing unit is specified for the compost, special burn, or pharmaceutical and drug destruction prices; contact PDSW to confirm the applicable charge.

Hauler requirements

  • All loads must be properly secured and tarped.
  • Untarped loads are subject to additional fees.
  • Additional handling fees may apply for loads requiring more than 30 minutes to unload.
  • Contact PDSWM regarding restricted materials or special handling requirements.

Disclaimer: All rates and fees listed in this schedule are subject to applicable taxes. Rates are subject to change without notice. Contact Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management for current pricing and service availability.

Questions about hauler fees?

Contact PDSW to confirm the applicable rate or charge for your load.

320-763-9340
gogreen@popedouglasrecycle.com

Administration public entrance: 1916 Nokomis Street, Alexandria, MN 56308

Commercial MRF entrance: 2004 Nokomis Street — commercial trucks, haulers and deliveries.

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