Dump It Yourself or Rent a Dumpster?
23 public landfills and transfer stations around Los Angeles with hours, gate fees and who can use them, plus a calculator that shows which way costs less for your load.
- 23 public dump sites
- Fees checked October 2026
- Written by a local hauler
What does it cost to dump a pickup load in Los Angeles?
At the Los Angeles County sites that post their rates, expect to pay about $83 to $140 per trip. Most landfills and transfer stations here bill by the ton with a one ton minimum, so a 600 pound pickup load pays for the full ton.
That minimum is what makes the math change. One or two loads in your own truck is usually cheaper to haul yourself. A garage, a remodel or a yard full of debris means trip after trip at the minimum, and that is where a dumpster comes out ahead. The calculator below runs the numbers for your load.
Haul It Yourself vs. Rent a Dumpster
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Public Landfills and Transfer Stations Near Los Angeles
Hours, gate fees and rules for every site we could confirm from an official source. Rates change, so the date on each card tells you how fresh the number is. Call before a long drive.
Showing all 23 sites
San Fernando Valley and Glendale
Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic stopped accepting waste on January 1, 2025, so it is not on this list.
Sunshine Canyon Landfill
Operated by Republic Services
Address
14747 San Fernando Road, Sylmar, CA 91342
Phone
Hours
Mon to Fri 6 am to 6 pm. Sat 7 am to 12 pm. Closed Sunday.
Cash and card customers must be at the scales by 5 pm on weekdays and 11 am on Saturday.
Who can use it
Open to the public. No appointment needed.
Closest for
Sylmar, San Fernando, Granada Hills, Northridge, Van Nuys, North Hollywood and Santa Clarita
| Trash and construction debris | $120 per ton |
|---|---|
| Clean green waste | $125 per ton |
| Minimum charge | One full ton on every load |
| Environmental fee | $19.71 per load |
| Untarped load penalty | $175 per load |
- A fuel recovery fee is added on top and changes monthly.
- Hard hat and safety vest required. The gate sells them for $12.50 each.
- No batteries, paint, oil, liquids or asbestos.
Rate page dated July 1, 2024, still the one posted when we checked in October 2026. Official source
Scholl Canyon Landfill
Operated by LA County Sanitation Districts
Address
7721 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Phone
Hours
Mon to Fri 8 am to 5 pm. Sat 8 am to 3:30 pm. Closed Sunday.
Who can use it
Restricted. Only takes waste from Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, Altadena, La Crescenta, Montrose and a few nearby unincorporated areas.
| Trash, construction debris and inert | $85.91 per ton |
|---|---|
| Clean green waste | $118.93 per ton |
| Clean asphalt | $30 per ton |
| Clean dirt | $10 per ton, $20 minimum. Call first. |
| Minimum charge | One full ton |
| Uncovered load | $5.40 per ton or per load |
- Cash, debit, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are listed. No checks.
Rates effective July 15, 2026. Official source
Calabasas Landfill
Operated by LA County Sanitation Districts
Address
5300 Lost Hills Road, Agoura, CA 91301
Phone
Hours
Mon to Fri 8 am to 5 pm. Sat 8 am to 2:30 pm. Closed Sunday.
Who can use it
Restricted. Only takes waste from its own wasteshed, which includes Agoura Hills, Hidden Hills, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks and part of the City of Los Angeles west of the 405. Call to confirm your address before you load up.
| Trash, construction debris and inert | $83.13 per ton |
|---|---|
| Clean green waste | $78.13 per ton |
| Clean asphalt | $20 per ton |
| Minimum charge | One full ton |
| Uncovered load | $5.40 per ton or per load |
- Cash, debit, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are listed. No checks.
- No liquids, tires on rims, electronics, asbestos or hazardous waste.
Rates effective July 15, 2026. Official source
Central LA and Long Beach
Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS)
Operated by City of Los Angeles, LA Sanitation
Address
2201 East Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Phone
Hours
Mon to Fri 4 am to 5 pm. Sat 6 am to 2:30 pm.
Who can use it
Open to City of Los Angeles residents, along with commercial haulers.
| Trash | $103 per ton |
|---|---|
| Bulky, hard to handle items | $113 per ton |
| Minimum charge | One full ton |
- Trash only. No construction debris, dirt, concrete, asphalt, appliances, tires or scrap metal.
- Bring and wear your own hard hat and high visibility vest.
- Major credit cards accepted.
Posted on the city page with no date, checked October 2026. Official source
EDCO Recycling and Transfer
Operated by EDCO
Address
2755 California Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755
Phone
Hours
Mon to Sat 6 am to 4:30 pm. Sun 9 am to 1:30 pm.
Self haul entrance is on 28th Street.
Who can use it
Open to the public for self hauled waste.
- Open every holiday except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Hours checked October 2026. Official source
San Gabriel Valley and Gateway Cities
Puente Hills Materials Recovery Facility
Operated by LA County Sanitation Districts
Address
13130 Crossroads Parkway South, City of Industry, CA 91746
Phone
562-908-4288 ext. 6071
Hours
Mon to Sat 4 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday.
Who can use it
Open to the public. Hand unloaded pickups and trailers are accepted.
| Trash, construction debris and inert | $112.44 per ton |
|---|---|
| Clean green waste | $107.33 per ton |
| Bulky, hard to handle items | $127.44 per ton |
| Minimum charge | One full ton |
| Uncovered load | $5.40 per ton or per load |
- Safety vest required. The scale house sells them for $4.50.
- 30 minute limit to unload.
- Cash, debit, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are listed. No checks.
Rates effective July 15, 2026. Official source
South Gate Transfer Station
Operated by LA County Sanitation Districts
Address
9530 Garfield Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280
Phone
562-908-4288 ext. 4731
Hours
Mon to Sat 6 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday.
Loads unloaded by hand are not let in after 4:30 pm.
Who can use it
Open to the public.
| Trash, construction debris and inert | $123.12 per ton |
|---|---|
| Bulky, hard to handle items | $138.12 per ton |
| Minimum charge | One full ton |
| Uncovered load | $5.40 per ton or per load |
- Cash, debit, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are listed. No checks.
- No hazardous or liquid waste.
Rates effective July 15, 2026. Official source
Downey Area Recycling and Transfer (DART)
Operated by Athens Services
Address
9770 Washburn Road, Downey, CA 90241
Phone
Hours
Mon to Fri 5 am to 6:30 pm. Sat 6 am to 1:30 pm.
Who can use it
Open to the public for trash, construction debris, green waste and garage cleanup loads.
Hours checked October 2026. Official source
Athens Irwindale Materials Recovery Facility
Operated by Athens Services
Address
2200 Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA 91706
Phone
Hours
Mon to Fri 5 am to 6 pm. Sat 5 am to 1:30 pm.
Who can use it
Open to the public for trash, recycling, organics and construction debris.
Hours checked October 2026. Official source
Savage Canyon Landfill
Operated by City of Whittier
Address
13919 East Penn Street, Whittier, CA 90602
Phone
Hours
Mon to Sat 7:30 am to 3 pm. No entry after 2:45 pm.
Who can use it
Restricted. City of Whittier residents and businesses only, with a California ID or two recent utility bills. Unincorporated Whittier is not included.
| Trash | $64.55 per ton |
|---|---|
| Inert such as dirt, rock, concrete and asphalt | $51.28 per ton |
| Bulky, hard to handle items | $74.20 per ton |
| Saturday resident deal | One pickup load up to a ton for $20 |
- All loads must be covered.
- No green waste, mattresses, box springs, appliances, tires or electronics.
Rates effective July 14, 2026. Official source
Antelope Valley
Lancaster Landfill and Recycling Center
Operated by WM
Address
600 East Avenue F, Lancaster, CA 93535
Phone
Hours
Mon to Fri 8 am to 3:30 pm. Sat 8 am to 4 pm. Closed Sunday.
Be on the scale 15 minutes before closing.
Who can use it
Open to the public. Loads from outside the Antelope Valley pay a higher rate.
| Household trash | $133.04 per ton, $104.83 minimum |
|---|---|
| Construction and demolition debris | $154.28 per ton, one ton minimum |
| Green waste and wood | $158.74 per ton, one ton minimum |
| Clean asphalt and concrete | $69.77 per ton, one ton minimum |
| Clean dirt | $39.94 per ton, one ton minimum |
| Mattresses | $35 each |
- Cards only. No cash or checks.
- No hazardous materials, liquids, batteries or paint.
WM price sheet dated January 1, 2025. Newer rates were not posted online when we checked, so call first. Official source
Antelope Valley Recycling and Disposal Facility
Operated by WM
Address
1200 West City Ranch Road, Palmdale, CA 93551
Phone
Hours
Mon to Fri 6 am to 5 pm. Sat 7 am to 4 pm. Closed Sunday.
Be on the scale 15 minutes before closing.
Who can use it
Open to the public.
| Household trash | $127.65 per ton, $99.83 minimum |
|---|---|
| Green waste and wood | $158.27 per ton, one ton minimum |
| Clean dirt, asphalt and concrete | $68.91 per ton, one ton minimum |
| Mattresses | $35 each |
- Cards only. No cash or checks.
- Concrete and asphalt pieces must be under 2 feet.
WM price sheet dated January 1, 2025. Newer rates were not posted online when we checked, so call first. Official source
Ventura County
Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center
Operated by WM
Address
2801 Madera Road, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Phone
Hours
Mon to Sat 7 am to 4 pm. Also the third Sunday of each month, 10 am to 4 pm.
Who can use it
Open to the public.
Hours checked October 2026. Official source
Toland Road Landfill
Operated by Ventura Regional Sanitation District
Address
3500 Toland Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Phone
Hours
Public hours are Mon to Fri 8 am to 3 pm. No weekend hours.
Who can use it
Open to the public on weekdays.
| Self haul trash | $49.69 per ton |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $43.06 |
| Hard to handle materials | $147.63 per ton |
- Household trash only.
- Cards only. No cash or personal checks.
- Can close early for wind or daily tonnage limits.
Rates effective July 1, 2026. Official source
Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station
Operated by City of Oxnard
Address
111 South Del Norte Boulevard, Oxnard, CA 93033
Phone
Hours
Mon to Sat 5:30 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday.
Self haulers enter from Sturgis Road.
Who can use it
Open to the public. Loads from outside Oxnard pay $4 more per ton.
| Trash | $108.69 per ton |
|---|---|
| Construction and demolition debris | $139.92 per ton |
| Green waste | $122.18 per ton |
| Minimum charge | $30.14 for up to half a ton |
| Dry, intact mattresses and box springs | Free |
- Credit card payments carry a 2.35% service fee.
Rates effective July 1, 2026. Official source
Gold Coast Recycling and Transfer Station
Operated by Gold Coast Recycling
Address
5275 Colt Street, Ventura, CA 93003
Phone
Hours
Mon to Fri 5 am to 7 pm. Sat 5 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday.
Who can use it
Open to the public.
| Trash | $73.18 per ton |
|---|---|
| Half a ton or less | $37.84 |
| Construction and demolition debris | $93.18 per ton |
- Tell the scale house if your load is construction debris.
- No hazardous, medical or oily waste.
Posted on the operator's fee page with no date, checked October 2026. Official source
Orange County
Frank R. Bowerman Landfill in Irvine is commercial only and does not take public loads.
Olinda Alpha Landfill
Operated by OC Waste and Recycling
Address
1942 North Valencia Avenue, Brea, CA 92823
Phone
Hours
Mon to Sat 7 am to 4 pm. Closed Sunday.
Who can use it
Orange County residents and businesses only. Bring proof of an Orange County address, such as a driver license or utility bill.
| Cars, minivans and SUVs under 360 lb | $15 flat |
|---|---|
| Pickups and vans under 880 lb | $30 flat |
| Loads over 880 lb | $92.70 per ton |
| Items longer than six feet | Add $15 |
- Accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- No tires, paint, batteries, liquids or hazardous waste.
Rates effective July 1, 2026. Official source
Prima Deshecha Landfill
Operated by OC Waste and Recycling
Address
32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Phone
Hours
Mon to Sat 7 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday.
Who can use it
Orange County residents and businesses only. Bring proof of an Orange County address, such as a driver license or utility bill.
| Cars, minivans and SUVs under 360 lb | $15 flat |
|---|---|
| Pickups and vans under 880 lb | $30 flat |
| Loads over 880 lb | $92.70 per ton |
| Items longer than six feet | Add $15 |
- Accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- No tires, paint, batteries, liquids or hazardous waste.
Rates effective July 1, 2026. Official source
Huntington Beach Transfer Station
Operated by Republic Services
Address
17121 Nichols Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Phone
Hours
Mon to Fri 6 am to 6 pm. Sat 7 am to 4 pm.
The scale house is at Gate 5.
Who can use it
Public rates are posted. Call to confirm before your first trip.
| Trash | $155.94 per ton |
|---|---|
| Construction and demolition debris | $148.37 per ton |
| Green waste, clean dirt or clean concrete | $132.70 per ton |
| Minimum charge | One full ton |
| Mattresses | Free, limit 2 per visit |
Rates effective July 1, 2026. Official source
Madison Materials
Operated by Ware Disposal
Address
1035 East 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone
Hours
Mon to Fri 7 am to 5 pm. Sat 7 am to 3 pm.
Enter at East 6th Street and North Santiago Street.
Who can use it
Open to Orange County residents, businesses and contractors.
- Takes mixed construction debris, concrete, asphalt, wood, drywall, carpet, metal and green waste.
Hours checked October 2026. Official source
San Bernardino County
Mid Valley Sanitary Landfill
Operated by San Bernardino County
Address
2390 Alder Avenue, Rialto, CA 92377
Phone
Hours
Mon to Fri 7 am to 5 pm. Sat 8 am to 5 pm.
Who can use it
Waste from San Bernardino County only.
| Up to 300 lb of household trash | $13.71 |
|---|---|
| 301 lb and up | $61.49 per ton, prorated |
| Uncovered load | Disposal fee is doubled |
- Accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard.
- No paint, liquids or hazardous waste. Nothing longer than 10 feet.
County fee schedule dated July 1, 2023, still the one posted when we checked in October 2026. Official source
San Timoteo Sanitary Landfill
Operated by San Bernardino County
Address
31 Refuse Road, Redlands, CA
Phone
Hours
Mon to Sat 8 am to 5 pm.
Who can use it
Waste from San Bernardino County only.
| Up to 300 lb of household trash | $13.71 |
|---|---|
| 301 lb and up | $61.49 per ton, prorated |
| Uncovered load | Disposal fee is doubled |
- Accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard.
- No paint, liquids or hazardous waste. Nothing longer than 10 feet.
County fee schedule dated July 1, 2023, still the one posted when we checked in October 2026. Official source
Victorville Sanitary Landfill
Operated by San Bernardino County
Address
18600 Stoddard Wells Road, Victorville, CA 92395
Phone
Hours
Mon to Sat 8 am to 5 pm.
Who can use it
Waste from San Bernardino County only.
| Up to 300 lb of household trash | $13.71 |
|---|---|
| 301 lb and up | $61.49 per ton, prorated |
| Uncovered load | Disposal fee is doubled |
- Accepts cash, Visa and MasterCard.
- No paint, liquids or hazardous waste. Nothing longer than 10 feet.
County fee schedule dated July 1, 2023, still the one posted when we checked in October 2026. Official source
Six Things to Know Before You Drive to the Dump
Tarp the load
Loads have to be covered or tied down. Sunshine Canyon lists a $175 penalty for an untarped load and San Bernardino County landfills double your fee.
Check that they take your address
Scholl Canyon, Calabasas, Savage Canyon and the Orange County and San Bernardino County landfills only take waste from their own area. Bring ID or a utility bill.
Plan on the one ton minimum
Most LA County sites charge for a full ton even if you bring 400 pounds. Fewer, fuller trips cost less than many small ones.
Bring a vest and a hard hat
CLARTS requires both. Sunshine Canyon sells them at the gate for $12.50 each and Puente Hills sells vests for $4.50. Wear closed shoes.
Know how you will pay
The WM sites in the Antelope Valley and Toland Road take cards only. The LA County Sanitation Districts sites take cash and cards but not checks.
Leave hazardous waste at home
Paint, oil, batteries, solvents and propane tanks get turned away at every dump. Take them to a household hazardous waste collection center.
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Los Angeles Dump Questions, Answered
How much does it cost to dump a pickup load of trash in Los Angeles?
At the Los Angeles County sites that post their rates, one pickup load runs about $83 to $140 at the gate. Most of them bill by the ton with a one ton minimum, so a light load pays for a full ton anyway. Sunshine Canyon Landfill in Sylmar, for example, lists $120 per ton with a one ton minimum plus a $19.71 environmental fee per load. Outside LA County the minimums are lower, from about $14 to $43, but the Orange County and San Bernardino County landfills only take waste from their own county.
Where is the closest public dump to the San Fernando Valley?
Sunshine Canyon Landfill at 14747 San Fernando Road in Sylmar is the public landfill for most of the Valley, including Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Northridge and Granada Hills. Scholl Canyon Landfill and Calabasas Landfill are close to parts of the Valley too, but each one only accepts waste from its own service area, so check the list before you drive.
Is Chiquita Canyon Landfill open to the public?
No. Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic stopped accepting waste on January 1, 2025. The closest public landfill on this list for the Santa Clarita Valley is Sunshine Canyon Landfill in Sylmar.
Can anyone dump at Scholl Canyon Landfill?
No. Scholl Canyon only accepts waste generated in Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, Altadena, La Crescenta, Montrose and a few nearby unincorporated areas. If your load comes from anywhere else, use a different site.
Is it cheaper to haul it myself or rent a dumpster?
It depends on how much you have and whether you own a truck. With your own truck and one to three loads, hauling it yourself usually costs less in cash. Around five pickup loads the two get close. Past that, or sooner if you have to rent a truck, the one ton minimum on every trip adds up and a dumpster usually costs less, before you even count your time. Use the calculator on this page with your own numbers.
Can I take concrete and dirt to the dump?
At some sites. The LA County Sanitation Districts sites charge inert material at the same rate as trash with a one ton minimum. Scholl Canyon lists clean dirt at $10 per ton when it is accepting it, so call first. The downtown CLARTS station does not take dirt, concrete or asphalt at all. Heavy material also overloads a pickup fast, which is why most people use a heavy material bin like our 3 yard heavy duty or 10 yard lowboy.
Do I have to cover my load?
Yes. Loads have to be covered or tied down, and the dumps charge for it if they are not. Sunshine Canyon lists a $175 penalty for an untarped load, the LA County Sanitation Districts sites add $5.40 per ton or per load, and San Bernardino County landfills double the disposal fee.
What will the dump not take?
Hazardous waste is turned away everywhere. That means paint, motor oil, batteries, solvents, pesticides, propane tanks and anything liquid. Many sites also refuse tires, appliances that still have refrigerant, and electronics. Those items go to a household hazardous waste collection center instead.
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Hours and fees come from each facility’s official website and were last checked in October 2026. They can change without notice, and some sites add fuel or environmental fees at the scale. LA Waste does not own or operate the facilities listed here. Calculator results are estimates, not a quote. Distances are estimated from the center of your ZIP code, not turn by turn directions.