Landfill Use Program
Mesa residential trash and recycling customers can use the Landfill Use Program to receive a discounted rate at the landfill once per month.
Who can use the program?
- Current Mesa trash and recycling customers with rate codes R1.2, R1.2A, R1.2B, R1.24, R1.25, R1.26, R1.27, R1.29, R2.9A or R2.9B.
- Customers must present an original or electronic copy of their current or previous month's Mesa utility bill and a valid driver's license. The name and/or address on the utility bill must match the driver's license. Online billing customers may show their utility bill on a mobile device but for faster service, a printed copy is recommended.
Program Guidelines
- Mesa trash and recycling customers may dump up to 2,000 pounds of non-hazardous waste once per month.
- Upon using this service, a $15 charge will be added to your next Mesa utility bill.
- If you are dumping a small amount of waste, it may be more economical to pay the standard gate fee than to use this program. Please refer to landfill websites or customer service for current gate fees. If paying directly, it is not necessary to present a Mesa utility bill.
- If your load exceeds 2,000 pounds, you will be charged for the entire load. Credit is not given for the first 2,000 pounds.
- Loads must be covered or securely tied down in a one-ton (non-commercial) vehicle. Customers using a vehicle larger than one-ton will be required to pay the standard landfill rate.
- Customers will be responsible for paying surcharges associated with uncovered loads, including infrequent fees such as crushing or burial. Please contact the participating vendors with additional questions.
- Crushing, although relatively infrequent, would apply to items like a pop-up camper or a gutted boat. These are items that may weigh less than 2,000 pounds but have a sufficient volume requiring them to be crushed.
- Burial fees are required to accommodate rapidly decomposing waste, such as a refrigerator full of spoiled food or animals. These are relatively infrequent, but a hole must be dug at the landfill to accommodate the rapidly decomposing waste.
- Freon appliances - All appliances containing freon must have a receipt from a certified refrigeration technician showing that Freon was removed according to federal law.
Republic Services requires customers to wear a hard hat while visiting their facilities. If you do not already have a hard hat, they will be available for purchase at Republic Services disposal sites. At this time, a hard hat is not required at the Salt River Landfill. For your safety, the we recommend always wearing protective equipment including a hard hat, puncture-resistant gloves, closed-toed shoes, sunscreen and a safety vest during your visit to any disposal site.
Frequent Questions
What if I can't transport the material myself?
You may find that our Bulk Item Pick up and Appliance Recycling programs would work better for you.
What if I don't qualify for this program or need to make more than one trip?
If you do not meet the qualifications for the Landfill Use Program, or you need to make additional trips during the same month, you may still use any of these facilities by paying their standard gate fee. This program does not affect Mesa residents' ability to use landfills or transfer stations not listed on this page. Please refer to landfill websites or customer service for current rates and guidelines.