Fuel Surcharge Fee

ARC Disposal charges a fuel surcharge fee in order to insure that our overall pricing is responsive to the volatile nature of today's fuel and energy marketplace. The amount of the fuel surcharge is based on your total cubic yards of service for Commercial service (solid waste and recycling), and is a 'per box' fee on your Industrial/Rolloff service.

The monthly fuel surcharge is based on the price of diesel fuel in the Chicago metro market around the calendar day that our billing statements are mailed for both services. The fee is designed to allow ARC Disposal to achieve an acceptable operating margin associated with our collection, transfer, landfill operations, and material recovery facilities.

Environment Recovery Fee

The environmental recovery fee is the other component of ARC Disposal's standard monthly surcharge fee, and is established at 4% of the monthly flat rate charge for Commercial service. For Industrial services the fee represents 4% of the combined hauling and disposal/tonnage charges.

This fee recovers certain regulatory and compliance expenses incurred operating our facilities (collection, transfer, landfill, material recovery, and landfill to gas energy) in an environmentally safe manner. It is designed to allow ARC Disposal to achieve an acceptable operating margin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why am I charged a fuel surcharge fee?

The fuel surcharge allows ARC Disposal to isolate fluctuations that may occur in fuel prices. This shares the cost of fuel during inflationary periods, and gives the customer the benefit of reduced charges when fuel prices drop.

How often does the fuel surcharge fee change?

The fuel surcharge will increase/decrease monthly based on the price of diesel fuel in the Chicago metro market.

How often does the environmental recovery fee change?

The environmental fee does not change monthly, but may change at the discretion of ARC Disposal to reflect overall governmental and regulatory impacts on our business.