Which dumps near Southeast LA and the Gateway Cities are for residents only?

Savage Canyon Landfill: Only City of Whittier residents and businesses (and the City's contract haulers). CLARTS (Central LA transfer station): Open to commercial waste haulers, independent operators/contractors, and City of Los Angeles residents.

Where do I take paint or chemicals near Southeast LA and the Gateway Cities?

To a household hazardous waste center: Washington Boulevard S.A.F.E. Center and EDCO Environmental Collection Center (Signal Hill). Landfills and transfer stations don't take it.

Where can I drop off a mattress near Southeast LA and the Gateway Cities?

Bye Bye Mattress sites nearby include WM South Gate Transfer Station, Paramount Resource Recycling, Republic Services - Compton Transfer Station and Gateway Mattress. Drop-off is free at participating sites; limits vary.

Dumps Near Southeast LA & the Gateway Cities

The short answer

Downey Area Recycling and Transfer Station (DART), California Waste Services (Downtown LA) and Puente Hills MRF take loads from the public. Savage Canyon Landfill and CLARTS (Central LA transfer station) take residents of their area only. Commerce Refuse-to-Energy and Puente Hills Landfill are closed or not taking public loads: see the notices below.

Puente Hills Landfill closed in 2013; the MRF at the same entrance takes self-haul
Puente Hills Landfill closed on October 31, 2013. The Puente Hills Materials Recovery Facility at the same entrance (13130 Crossroads Pkwy S., City of Industry) takes self-haul loads Monday to Saturday, 4 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Source: LA County Sanitation Districts, checked Nov 2026

Landfills and transfer stations

For trash, furniture, construction debris and green waste. Rules and fees are as posted on each site’s official page.

Commerce Refuse-to-Energy
Transfer station · Commerce · Closed
Call to confirm who can use it
Address:
5926 Sheila Street, Commerce, 90040
Savage Canyon Landfill
Landfill · Whittier · Open
Residents only
Takes:
Trash/refuse; Inert material (dirt, rocks, concrete, asphalt); Hard-to-handle items (e.g., large concrete pieces, stumps); Clean fill dirt from contractors (call first; Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:00pm only)
Address:
13919 East Penn Street, Whittier, 90602
Hours:
Monday-Saturday 7:30am-3:00pm (except listed holidays); no entry after 2:45pm. May close on rainy days or early when permit tonnage is reached.
FY2025-26 from 2025-07-01: Refuse, per ton:
$61.45
FY2025-26 from 2025-07-01: Solid inert, per ton:
$48.84
FY2025-26 from 2025-07-01: Hard to handle, per ton:
$70.67
FY2025-26 from 2025-07-01: Minimum charge:
$30.00
Phone:
Gate house (562) 698-1223; Landfill Office (562) 907-7750
Source: cityofwhittier.org, checked Nov 2026
Downey Area Recycling and Transfer Station (DART)
Transfer station · Downey · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Construction and demolition (C&D) debris; Green waste; Garage clean-up/furniture; General trash
Address:
9770 Washburn Road, Downey, 90241
Hours:
Monday-Friday 5 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Saturday 6 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Phone:
(626) 855-7222
Source: athensservices.com, checked Nov 2026
California Waste Services (Downtown LA)
Transfer station · Los Angeles · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Construction debris; Demolition waste; Wood & lumber; Metal & steel
Address:
3720 Noakes St., Los Angeles, 90023
Hours:
Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Mixed C&D:
$135/ton
Wood:
$135/ton
Clean drywall:
$80/ton
Clean inert:
$90/ton
Phone:
(310) 340-7458
Source: californiawasteservices.com, checked Nov 2026
CLARTS (Central LA transfer station)
Transfer station · Los Angeles · Open
Residents only
Takes:
Municipal solid waste; Bulky items
Address:
2201 East Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90021
Hours:
Monday-Friday 4:00am-5:00pm; Saturday 6:00am-2:30pm
Trash (MSW), per ton:
$103.00 (1-ton minimum)
Hard to handle special bulky, per ton:
$113.00 (1-ton minimum)
Phone:
(213) 763-1918
Source: sanitation.lacity.gov, checked Nov 2026
Puente Hills Landfill
Landfill · City of Industry · Closed
Call to confirm who can use it
Address:
13130 Crossroads Parkway South, City of Industry, 91746
Source: lacsd.org, checked Nov 2026
Puente Hills MRF
We use this one
Transfer station · City of Industry · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Residential waste; Commercial waste; Industrial waste; Construction and demolition waste
Address:
13130 Crossroads Parkway South, City of Industry, 91746
Hours:
Monday-Saturday 4:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed Sunday and major holidays
Surcharge effective 2024-07-01:
Uncovered loads: $5.06 per ton or per load
Safety vest:
$4.50 per vest (non-refundable)
Phone:
562-908-4288, ext. 6071
Expect a 30-minute to 1-hour wait depending on the time of day. 12 to 2 PM is usually the busiest.
Isaiah Roa, owner
Source: lacsd.org, checked Nov 2026

Hazardous waste, e-waste and other drop-offs

Paint, chemicals, batteries and electronics don't go to a landfill. See household hazardous waste drop-off for every center in both counties.

Washington Boulevard S.A.F.E. Center
Household hazardous waste center · Los Angeles · Open
Residents only
Takes:
Aerosol cans; Automotive fluids and products incl. petroleum-based fuels (gasoline/diesel containers not returned); Household cleaners and chemicals; Fluorescent bulbs and mercury-containing items; Paints, stains, and solvents; Pesticides and herbicides
Address:
2649 E. Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90021
Hours:
Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm. Winter closure Dec 24-Jan 3; may close or change hours in inclement weather.
Who can use it:
Free for City of Los Angeles residents and LA County residents. Address where the waste originated is requested at drop-off. Limit 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit. Stay in vehicle; staff unload. Business waste only via the paid VSQG program by appointment at certain centers. Currently not accepting business waste.
Fee:
Free for residents
Phone:
(800) 773-2489
Source: sanitation.lacity.gov, checked Nov 2026
EDCO Environmental Collection Center (Signal Hill)
Household hazardous waste center · Signal Hill · Open
Call to confirm who can use it
Takes:
Household hazardous waste; E-waste; Unwanted non-controlled pharmaceuticals; Needles and syringes; Antifreeze; Car batteries
Address:
2755 California Avenue (EDCO Recycling & Transfer), Signal Hill, 90755
Hours:
Scheduled Saturdays 9:00 am-2:00 pm (CleanLA calendar: Nov 14 and Dec 12, 2026). Page notes posted hours of operation apply to the transfer station only.
Fee:
Free
Source: cleanla.lacounty.gov, checked Nov 2026

Nearby mattress drop-offs

WM South Gate Transfer Station
Mattress drop-off · South Gate · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
4489 Ardine Street, South Gate, 90280
Hours:
6:00AM-5:00PM Mon-Fri (as listed)
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents; business drop-offs permitted, fees apply
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations'); business fees may apply
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Paramount Resource Recycling
Mattress drop-off · Paramount · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
7230 Petterson Lane, Paramount, 90723
Hours:
6:00AM-6:00PM Mon-Fri; 8:00AM-4:00PM Sat
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents; business drop-offs permitted, fees apply; Limit: 4 units maximum; State Residents Only
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations'); business fees may apply
Phone:
562-602-6505
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Republic Services - Compton Transfer Station
Mattress drop-off · Compton · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
2509 West Rosecrans Ave., Compton, 90059
Hours:
6:00AM-5:30PM Mon-Fri
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents and businesses; Limit: 5 units maximum for residential and commercial vehicles
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations')
Phone:
310-327-8461
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Gateway Mattress
Mattress drop-off · Montebello · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
624 South Vail Ave., Montebello
Hours:
8:30AM-3:00PM Mon-Fri
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents and businesses (mattress renovator)
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations')
Phone:
323-725-1923
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Cristal Materials, Inc. - Corvette Street Facility
Mattress drop-off · Commerce · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
6465 Corvette Street, Commerce
Hours:
7:00AM-2:00PM Mon-Fri (lunch 10:30-11:00 am)
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents and businesses; Limit: 5 unit limit for residents; commercial unlimited with appointment
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations')
Phone:
(213) 215-1987
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Republic Services - Innovative Waste Control
Mattress drop-off · Vernon · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
4133 Bandini Blvd, Vernon
Hours:
5:00AM-5:00PM Mon-Fri; 5:00AM-2:00PM Sat
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents and businesses; Limit: 5 units maximum for residential and commercial vehicles; State Residents Only
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations')
Phone:
353-264-0202 (as listed; appears mistyped)
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Cristal Materials, Inc. - McKinley Ave
Mattress drop-off · Los Angeles · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
6825 McKinley Ave., Los Angeles
Hours:
6:00AM-3:00PM Mon-Fri
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents and businesses; incentive payment location ($3 reimbursement, 5 units/vehicle/day); Limit: 5 units for residents; no limit for commercial; State Residents Only
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations')
Phone:
323-752-2026
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Comfort Bedding Manufacturing
Mattress drop-off · Lynwood · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
11680 Wright Rd., Lynwood
Hours:
8:00AM-2:00PM Mon-Fri
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents and businesses; Limit: 8 units per vehicle
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations')
Phone:
310-667-7720
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Republic Services - Bel Art Transfer Station
Mattress drop-off · Long Beach · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
2495 East 68th St., Long Beach, 90805
Hours:
5:00AM-4:30PM Mon-Fri; 5:00AM-12:30PM Sat
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents; business drop-offs permitted, fees apply; Limit: 5 units maximum
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations'); business fees may apply
Phone:
562-259-2872
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Republic Services - American Transfer Station
Mattress drop-off · Gardena · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
1449 West Rosecrans Ave., Gardena, 90249
Hours:
5:00AM-5:00PM Mon-Sat
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents; Limit: 5
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations')
Phone:
310-527-6980
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Grand Central Recycling and Transfer (City of Industry)
Mattress drop-off · City of Industry · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
17445 Railroad St., City of Industry
Hours:
8:00AM-4:00PM Mon-Fri; 8:00AM-1:00PM Sat
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents and businesses; Limit: 10 units maximum
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations')
Phone:
626-855-5538
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Carson Transfer Station
Mattress drop-off · Carson · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
321 West Francisco Street, Carson, 90745
Hours:
6:00AM-5:00PM Mon-Fri
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents; business drop-offs permitted, fees apply
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations'); business fees may apply
Phone:
310-605-6000
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Republic Services - East Los Angeles Transfer Station
Mattress drop-off · Los Angeles (City Terrace) · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
Address:
1512 North Bonnie Beach Place, Los Angeles, 90063
Hours:
6:00AM-5:00PM Mon-Fri
Who can use it:
Free drop-off for residents and businesses; Limit: 4 units maximum for residential and commercial vehicles; State Residents Only
Fee:
Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations')
Phone:
323-881-8999
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026

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Junk removal in the Gateway Cities (25 cities and neighborhoods)

Sources (checked Nov 2026)

Rules change. Check the city or county page before you rely on a limit, fee or date.

Dumps near Southeast LA and the Gateway Cities