Rates and Fees

Deschutes County Residents can take garbage and recycling to 5 transfer stations throughout the county. ALL sites accept cash or in-state check. We accept debit and credit cards at all sites EXCEPT: Alfalfa, only cash and check. 

TIP - Load your vehicle with garbage first and recycling last so you can easily drop off recyclables first. We accept mixed, cardboard  and glass recycling, at all transfer sites.

*$10.00 rebate is given for loads properly secured according to County Ordinance 13.36.040. See Covered and Secured Load page for more information.

Knott Landfill and Transfer Station - Rates and Accepted Items

• Household garbage or Construction debris -Keep the County Clean – Cover and secure your load.
  Cover and Secure that Load! - Learn More
  0-400 lbs - $28.00*
  each additional 200 lbs - $9.00

• Asbestos
  0-2000 lbs - $125.00
  each additional lb - $0.06
  Must have approved Special Waste Disposal Application prior to disposal. There is a $50.00 per application fee. See Hazardous Waste page for more information.

• Contaminated Soil
  $0.0225 per lb
  Must have approved Special Waste Disposal Application prior to disposal. There is a $50.00 per application fee. See Hazardous Waste page for more information.

Items NOT accepted at Negus, NW, SW or Alfalfa Transfer Station. Contact Knott Landfill for more information on disposal of these items.
Hazardous material
Manure
Ashes (dead or alive)
Asbestos, contaminated soil
Large or heavy items that may damage the transfer trailers as determined by the attendant on duty

Deschutes Recycling located at Knott Landfill

• Yard Debris- Clean without rocks or dirt
  per cubic yard - $6.00
   
• Wood Waste
  per cubic yard - $6.00

• Appliances 
  each - $8.00
   
• Freon Appliances (i.e. refrigerator/freezer, limit 4 per customer per day)
  each - $20.00

• Tires (limit 12 per customer per day)
  passenger car, pick-up and light truck - $4.00 each
  if on rim - $6.00 each
  Heavy truck or equipment tires are not accepted

• Sod
  per cubic yard - $6.00

Refer to the Deschutes Recycling Guide for information on recycling additional materials and rates.

Negus Transfer Station  - Rates and Accepted Items

• Household garbage or Construction debris (limit of 10 cubic yards of construction debris)
  Keep the County Clean – Cover and secure your load. Learn More
  0-400 lbs - $28.00
  each additional 200 lbs - $9.00

• ​​Yard Debris 
  per cubic yard - $6.00

• Wood Waste
  per cubic yard - $6.00
   
• Clean Fill 
  per cubic yard - $6.00

• Appliances (limit 4 per customer per day)
  each - $8.00
   
• Freon Appliances (i.e. refrigerator/freezer, limit 4 per customer per day)
  each - $20.00

• Tires (limit 12 per customer per day)
  passenger car, pick-up and light truck - $4.00 each
  if on rim - $6.00 each
  Heavy truck or equipment tires are not accepted

• Sod is only accepted at the regular garbage rate at the Negus Transfer Station (limit 1 cubic yard and is only accepted at the attendants approval based on transfer trailer status. Sod can be brought to Deschutes Recycling Center at Knott Landfill for $6.00 per cubic yard).

Negus Transfer Station may accept up to 10 cubic yards of construction debris.  Larger amounts are accepted at the Knott Landfill. Wood and pallets can be recycled at Deschutes Recycling located at Knott. 

Alfalfa, Northwest, and Southwest Transfer Stations  - Rates and Accepted Items

• Household garbage or Construction debris (limit of 4 cubic yards of construction debris)
  Cover and Secure that Load! - Learn More
  0-1 cubic yard - $28.00*
  each additional cubic yard - $12.00
   
• ​​Yard Debris (NOT accepted at Alfalfa Transfer)
  per cubic yard - $6.00

• Appliances (limit 4 per customer per day, NOT accepted at Alfalfa Transfer)
  each - $8.00
   
• Refrigerators (i.e. refrigerator/freezer, limit 4 per customer per day, NOT accepted at Alfalfa Transfer)
  each - $20.00

• Tires (limit 12 per customer per day)
  passenger car, pick-up and light truck - $4.00 each
  if on rim - $6.00 each
  Commercial tires 20" - $10 Additional charge if on rim - $5

• Sod is only accepted at the regular garbage rate at the Northwest and Southwest Transfer Stations (limit 1 cubic yard and is only accepted at the attendants approval based on transfer trailer status.  Sod can be brought to the Deschutes Recycling at Knott Landfill for $6.00 per cubic yard).

 Alfalfa Transfer Station accepts Cash and Check only.