⚖️ West Central Landfill vs Redding Transfer Station
Published per-ton trash rates and minimums side by side in Shasta County.
⚡ Quick Answer
At 500 lb, West Central Landfill is $20.00 and Redding Transfer Station is $33.50. West Central Landfill posts the lower per-ton rate ($55.00 vs $121.00) and costs the same or less at every weight we checked, up to 8,000 lb. Based on posted rates (West Central Landfill: a rate sheet dated July 1, 2026; Redding Transfer Station: a rate sheet dated 2026 sheet (no effective date in the part we could read)). Not yet verified by phone. Surcharges at the scale are not included.
🧮 Estimate your own loadChecked in October 2026
| West Central Landfill | Redding Transfer Station | |
|---|---|---|
| Per-ton rate | $55.00 (Trash by weight) | $121.00 (Trash by weight) |
| Minimum charge | $20.00 | $33.50 |
| Rates dated | July 1, 2026 | 2026 sheet (no effective date in the part we could read) |
| Type | Landfill | Transfer Station |
| Hours | Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM | Monday to Saturday 8 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Phone | (530) 396-2555 | (530) 224-6214 |
What a load costs
| Load weight | West Central Landfill | Redding Transfer Station | Lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 lb | $20.00 | $33.50 | West Central Landfill |
| 500 lb | $20.00 | $33.50 | West Central Landfill |
| 1,000 lb | $27.50 | $60.50 | West Central Landfill |
| 2,000 lb | $55.00 | $121.00 | West Central Landfill |
| 4,000 lb | $110.00 | $242.00 | West Central Landfill |
Posted per-ton rate times weight, with each minimum applied. 2,000 lb = 1 ton. Surcharges not included.
Other item fees
| Item | West Central Landfill | Redding Transfer Station |
|---|---|---|
| Household Trash | $20 pickup to level; $55 / ton | $4.75 per can or bag; $33.50 pickup to level |
| Furniture | $8.75 each | $8.75 per couch, chair or table |
| Mattresses | $8.75 each (see sheet) | $8.75 each (see sheet) |
| Appliances | $6.50 to $15 each | $6.50 to $15 each |
| Electronics | No charge | No charge |
| Tires | $3.75 car tire | $3.75 car tire |
| Yard Waste | Not listed as accepted | $16.25 pickup to level |
| Construction Debris | $65 / ton | $33.50 pickup to level; $121 / ton |
| Concrete and Dirt | $65 / ton as demolition debris | Not listed as accepted |
| Scrap Metal | Not listed as accepted | No charge |
| Hazardous Waste | Not listed as accepted | No charge for households (some exceptions) |
❓ Common Questions
Which is cheaper, West Central Landfill or Redding Transfer Station?
West Central Landfill posts the lower per-ton rate ($55.00 vs $121.00) and costs the same or less at every weight we checked, up to 8,000 lb. This uses posted per-ton rates and minimums only.
What is the minimum charge at each?
West Central Landfill: $20.00. Redding Transfer Station: $33.50. When your weight times the rate comes to less than the minimum, you pay the minimum.
Are these prices confirmed?
They are copied from each facility's published rate sheet (West Central Landfill: a rate sheet dated July 1, 2026; Redding Transfer Station: a rate sheet dated 2026 sheet (no effective date in the part we could read)). We have not verified them by phone, and fuel or environmental surcharges can apply at the scale.