Surcharges
Surcharges will be added to the customer's disposal fees if applicable:
Surcharge on Unsecured Loads
40% of litter comes from uncovered pickup trucks and trailers.To help keep Lake County roads safe and beautiful, all loads must be tarped or otherwise secured.A surcharge for unsecured loads will be added to gate fees as follows:
- $10 for pickup trucks and passenger vehicles with trailers.
- $100 for commercial vehicles.
Non-Recycling Surcharge
A surcharge on loads containing 25% or more recyclables is in place to help keep recyclables out of the landfill and extend the life of the facility.Gate fees may be doubled on loads containing 25% or more of recyclable materials with a $15 minimum charge.
Privately owned recycling centers are conveniently located so customers can unload recyclable materials before approaching the gatehouse:
- South Lake Refuse and Recycling - Recycle Center Dropoff, 16015 Davis Street, Clearlake, (at the entrance to the Eastlake Landfill)
- Lake County Waste Solution - Transfer Station and Recycling Center, 230 Soda Bay Road, Lakeport