The Southwest County Transfer Station on Lantana Road serves southern Palm Beach County. Here's what you can drop off, what it costs, and when it's easier to call a hauler.
Where the Southwest County Transfer Station Is
Operated by the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA), the Southwest County Transfer Station is located on Lantana Road in the western Delray Beach/Boynton Beach area. It's the main SWA drop-off point for residents and contractors in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, and the western communities including Canyon Lakes, Valencia Lakes, Mizner Country Club, and beyond.
Hours & Access
SWA transfer stations are typically open Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday and major holidays. Hours change seasonally — check swa.org for current schedule before making the trip. Expect longer lines Saturday mornings and after storms.
What the Facility Accepts
Household garbage, bulk items, yard waste, construction and demolition debris (drywall, lumber, tile, concrete, roofing), scrap metal, appliances, and electronics all go to the transfer station. Household hazardous waste has separate procedures — some SWA sites have HHW drop-off, some don't. Verify before hauling paint, chemicals, or old fuel.
Fees & Payment
Palm Beach County residents receive a limited quantity of free residential drop-off tickets per year. Beyond the free allotment, standard tipping fees apply — weight-based for most C&D and commercial loads. Bring card or cash and expect to unload yourself.
When to Skip the Transfer Station
For a small yard-waste load in an open trailer, the transfer station is fine. For anything else — a garage cleanout, estate cleanout, kitchen demo debris, appliance removal — the total cost of trailer rental, gas, tipping fees, and your own time typically exceeds hiring Junk Force. Plus we do the loading.
Our junk removal Palm Beach County service handles pickup, loading, transportation, disposal at licensed SWA facilities, and site sweep-up. See our junk removal Delray Beach and junk removal Boca Raton pages for local detail.
For Contractors & Renovation Crews
Delray Beach and Boca Raton contractors bidding renovation jobs increasingly subcontract debris removal to Junk Force rather than sending their own crews to the transfer station multiple times per day. Every trip is lost billable time for skilled tradespeople. Junk Force runs construction debris removal Palm Beach County as a scheduled route so your crew stays productive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southwest County Transfer Station open Sunday? No. Closed Sundays and holidays.
Can I bring hazardous waste? Verify HHW drop-off at swa.org for the specific site. Not all SWA facilities accept HHW.
How much does it cost per ton? Standard SWA tipping rates apply — check current SWA rates online.
Can Junk Force handle my whole cleanout instead? Yes — call 561-913-2023 for a same-day quote across Delray, Boynton, and Boca.