Orange County Landfill & Porter / McLeod Rd Transfer Stations: Hours, Fees & Accepted Items
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Quick answer
- 3 facilities (all open Mon–Sat, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. to the public): Orange County Landfill (
5901 Young Pine Rd), Porter Transfer Station (1326 Good Homes Rd), and McLeod Road Transfer Station (5000 L.B. McLeod Rd). Closed Sundays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. - Minimum charge is $10.00 (covers ~354 lbs of Class I garbage at $56.40/ton or ~468 lbs of furniture/C&D at $42.70/ton). Cash, check, and all major credit cards accepted.
- Furniture & construction debris (Class III): accepted ONLY at the Orange County Landfill—neither Porter nor McLeod accepts furniture or C&D debris.
- Tires & Yard Waste at transfer stations: Porter accepts up to 8 passenger tires at $3 each (McLeod takes zero tires). Both Porter and McLeod accept yard waste on Saturdays only.
Side-by-Side Comparison: Which Facility Takes What?
Before you drive across town with a loaded truck or trailer, check this table—Porter and McLeod Road transfer stations reject furniture, construction debris, and weekday yard waste.
| Material / Service | Orange County Landfill (5901 Young Pine Rd) |
Porter Transfer Station (1326 Good Homes Rd) |
McLeod Rd Transfer Station (5000 L.B. McLeod Rd) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Hours (Non-Account) | Mon–Sat, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Mon–Sat, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Mon–Sat, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Class I Household Garbage | Yes ($56.40/ton, $10 min) | Yes ($56.40/ton, $10 min) | Yes ($56.40/ton, $10 min) |
| Furniture & C&D Debris (Class III) | Yes ($42.70/ton, $10 min) | NO | NO |
| Yard Waste | Mon–Sat ($48.70/ton) | Saturdays ONLY ($56.40/ton) | Saturdays ONLY ($56.40/ton) |
| Passenger Tires (1–8 tires) | Yes ($3.00 each) | Yes ($3.00 each) | NO |
| Passenger Tires (9–24 tires) | Yes ($249.00/ton) | Yes ($249.00/ton, <25 tires) | NO |
| Large / Off-Road Tires or 25+ Tires | Yes (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) | NO | NO |
| Paint, HHW & E-Waste (Residents) | Free (Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m.) | Free (Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m.) | NO |
| Propane Tanks (Resident HHW) | Up to 100 lbs (free) | Up to 20 lbs (free) | NO |
| Asbestos (by appointment only) | Yes ($185.00/ton) | NO | NO |
2026–2027 Disposal Rates & Fee Rules
Per Orange County Utilities' official rate schedule (effective October 1, 2026):
- Minimum charge for any paid load: $10.00
- Payment methods accepted: Cash, check, and all major credit cards.
- Deposit & Weigh-Out Rule: You weigh in on the entry scale, pay a deposit based on your vehicle type, unload, and must return across the outbound scale to weigh out and receive your change/receipt. Failing to weigh out forfeits your entire deposit.
- Tarp your load: Uncovered loads are charged a DOUBLE fee. Always strap down a tarp or cargo net before pulling up to the scale house.
- Mixed loads: If you mix two waste classes in the same truck/trailer (for example, yard waste mixed with lumber or household trash), the entire load is charged at the higher tonnage rate.
| Waste Type | Orange County Landfill Rate | Porter / McLeod Transfer Station Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Class I Garbage (household trash, putrescible waste) | $56.40 / ton ($10 min) | $56.40 / ton ($10 min) |
| Class III C&D Debris (furniture, wood, concrete, asphalt, clean fill) | $42.70 / ton ($10 min) | Not accepted |
| Yard Waste (clean brush, limbs, leaves, grass) | $48.70 / ton ($10 min, Mon–Sat) | $56.40 / ton ($10 min, Saturdays only) |
| Waste Passenger Tires (1 to 8 tires, "P" on sidewall) | $3.00 per tire | $3.00 per tire at Porter (None at McLeod) |
| Waste Tires (>8 passenger tires, LT/truck tires, mixed) | $249.00 / ton | $249.00 / ton at Porter (<25 passenger tires only) |
| Asbestos (appointment & FDEP packaging required) | $185.00 / ton | Not accepted |
| Resident HHW & E-Waste (up to 25 gal paint/chemicals) | Free | Free at Porter (None at McLeod) |
Facility Details, Addresses & Vehicle Rules
1. Orange County Landfill (East Orlando)
- Address: 5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando, FL 32829 (off SR-417 / Curry Ford Rd / Innovation Way corridor)
- Phone (Solid Waste Hotline): 407-836-6601
- Hours:
- General Public (Non-Account Customers): Monday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Commercial Account Customers: Monday–Friday, 4:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Closed: Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
- Small-Vehicle Drop-Off Area Rule (<30 ft): Residents in cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, or trucks pulling a small trailer unload at the citizen convenience / small-vehicle drop-off bays rather than driving up onto the active working face with heavy bulldozers.
- Your combined vehicle + trailer length must be less than 30 feet, and all unloading must be done by hand (no mechanical dumping in the small-vehicle bays).
- If your rig exceeds 30 feet or uses a hydraulic dump bed, the scale house directs you to the commercial tipping area (closed-toe shoes and high-visibility vest recommended).
- Construction notice: Orange County is conducting a six-phase, 60-acre landfill liner construction project running through October 2028; watch for internal haul-truck traffic and posted speed limits inside the gate.
2. Porter Transfer Station (West Orlando / Pine Hills / MetroWest)
- Address: 1326 Good Homes Road, Orlando, FL 32818 (just south of W. Colonial Dr / SR-50)
- Hours:
- General Public (Non-Account Customers): Monday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Commercial Account Customers: Monday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Best for West-Side residents dropping off:
- Bagged household garbage ($56.40/ton, $10 min)
- Free Household Hazardous Waste & E-Waste (paint, chemicals, electronics, propane tanks up to 20 lbs)
- Up to 8 passenger car tires ($3 each)
- Saturday yard waste ($56.40/ton, $10 min)
- Will NOT accept: Furniture, wood, concrete, remodeling/C&D debris, large/off-road tires, loads of 25+ tires, or weekday yard waste.
3. McLeod Road Transfer Station (Central / Southwest Orlando / Near I-4 & Millenia)
- Address: 5000 L.B. McLeod Road, Orlando, FL 32811 (between Kirkman Rd and John Young Pkwy)
- Hours:
- General Public (Non-Account Customers): Monday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Commercial Account Customers: Monday–Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- What it accepts:
- Class I household garbage (Mon–Sat, $56.40/ton, $10 min)
- Yard waste on Saturdays only ($56.40/ton, $10 min)
- Will NOT accept: Furniture, construction & demolition debris, tires of any kind, household hazardous waste, paint, or electronics.
Special Rules: Large Tire Loads (25+ Tires) & Asbestos
- 25 or more tires: Accepted only at the Orange County Landfill, Monday–Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Under Florida DEP regulations, hauling 25 or more tires requires either a Florida DEP Waste Tire Collector registration or a one-time variance issued by Orange County Utilities (call 407-836-6601 before hauling).
- Asbestos: Accepted only at the Orange County Landfill by advance appointment at $185.00/ton. Material must be wetted, double-bagged/wrapped in 6-mil polyethylene with OSHA warning labels, and accompanied by required FDEP/county manifest paperwork.
What we couldn't verify
- Exact cash deposit amounts required at the entry scale: Orange County Utilities notes that non-account customers pay a deposit upon weighing in and receive change upon weighing out, and that failure to weigh out results in being charged the full deposit, but does not list the specific dollar deposit tiers by vehicle type online.
- Holiday closures other than Thanksgiving and Christmas: the county page explicitly states all facilities are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas; call 407-836-6601 to confirm hours on other federal holidays.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take an old couch, mattress, or remodeling debris to Porter or McLeod Road Transfer Station?
No for furniture and construction/demolition (Class III) debris. Both Porter and McLeod Road transfer stations state: 'Will not accept Class III Construction & Demolition Debris (clean fill, asphalt, broken concrete, wood, furniture, etc.).' Take furniture and remodeling debris to the Orange County Landfill at 5901 Young Pine Rd.
How much does it cost to dump a pickup truck load at the Orange County Landfill?
Every paid load has a $10.00 minimum charge. Effective October 1, 2026, Class I household garbage is $56.40/ton (so the $10 minimum covers up to ~354 lbs) and Class III furniture/C&D debris is $42.70/ton (so $10 covers up to ~468 lbs). Make sure your load is tarped—uncovered loads are charged a double fee.
Can I drop off yard waste at Porter or McLeod Road Transfer Station on a weekday?
No. Yard waste is accepted at Porter and McLeod Road transfer stations on Saturdays only (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) at $56.40/ton ($10 minimum). On Monday through Friday, yard waste must go to the Orange County Landfill on Young Pine Road ($48.70/ton).
Which facility takes old tires and how much do they charge?
The Orange County Landfill and Porter Transfer Station both accept up to 8 passenger tires (marked 'P' on the sidewall) for $3.00 per tire. McLeod Road Transfer Station does NOT accept tires. Loads of 9 to 24 passenger tires are $249.00/ton at Porter or the Landfill; loads of 25+ tires or large/off-road tires must go to the Landfill (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.).
Sources
- Orange County Utilities: Landfill and Transfer Stations (Hours, Locations & Rates) (Facility addresses, public/account hours, Oct 1 2026 tonnage rates, $10 minimum, facility restrictions, 30-ft rule, uncovered load double fee)
- Orange County Utilities: Household Hazardous Waste & E-Waste (Free resident HHW & e-waste drop-off at Landfill and Porter Transfer Station (Mon–Sat 8–5), propane tank limits)
- Orange County Residential Curbside Collection Program (Green Clean) (Freon appliance disposal guidance and Solid Waste Hotline (407-836-6601))
All sources re-checked on Oct 24, 2026.