Inputs
Example data
| Scenario | Quantity (tons) | Base fee | Distance (mi) | Rate / mile | Capacity (tons) | Trips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban renovation debris | 24 | 78 | 18 | 4.25 | 12 | 2 |
| Concrete and masonry | 30 | 62 | 25 | 4.75 | 10 | 3 |
| Light cleanout waste | 12 | 85 | 10 | 3.90 | 12 | 1 |
Numbers are illustrative. Replace fees, rates, and timing to match your market.
Formula used
- Converted tons = Quantity × conversion (unit + density when needed).
- Trips = ceil(Converted tons ÷ Truck capacity) unless overridden.
- Disposal base = Tons × Base tipping fee.
- Contamination charge = Disposal base × Contamination %.
- Environmental surcharge = (Disposal base + contamination) × Env %.
- Fuel surcharge = Tons × Fuel surcharge per ton.
- Effective distance per trip = 2 × one-way distance × (1 + deadhead %).
- Hauling cost = Effective distance × Haul rate × Trips.
- Labor hours = (load + unload + wait) × Trips × Crew count.
- Labor cost = Labor hours × Crew hourly rate.
- Equipment cost = (Equipment hr/trip × Trips) × Equipment hourly rate.
- Recycling credit = Tons × credit per ton (subtracted).
- Subtotal = sum(all costs) − credits.
- Minimum charge adjustment applies if disposal bundle < minimum.
- Discount = Subtotal × Discount %; Tax = (Subtotal − Discount) × Tax %.
- Total = Subtotal − Discount + Tax; Unit cost = Total ÷ Tons.
How to use this calculator
- Enter your quantity and select its unit.
- If not using tons, set an appropriate density.
- Fill tipping fees, surcharges, and minimum charge rules.
- Add hauling distance, mileage rate, and truck capacity.
- Confirm time assumptions for loading, waiting, and unloading.
- Include crew and equipment rates used on your project.
- Apply discounts, taxes, and any recycling credit per ton.
- Click Calculate to see totals and breakdowns above.
- Use Download CSV or Download PDF for records.