The short answer
Huntington Beach Transfer Station takes loads from the public. Olinda Alpha Landfill and Prima Deshecha Landfill are closed or not taking public loads: see the notices below.
Orange County landfills: public self-haul temporarily closed
OC Waste & Recycling says general-public self-haul disposal is temporarily closed at Olinda Alpha and Prima Deshecha because of picketing near the sites, and compost self-pickup is closed too. Commercial haulers are still being served. Frank R. Bowerman never takes public loads. Check the updates page before you drive out.
Source: OC Waste & Recycling updates, 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.
Transfer station · Huntington Beach · Open
Open to the public
- Takes:
- Self-haul construction and demolition debris; Landscape debris/green waste; Trash (MSW); Clean wood chips/sawdust
- Address:
- 17121 Nichols Lane - Gate #4, Huntington Beach, 92647
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 6 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sundays, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
- Minimum charge:
- 1-ton minimum charge
- Trash (MSW) green waste clean wood clean dirt clean concrete, per ton:
- $118.78
- Processed C&D with diversion, per ton:
- $138.21
- Mattresses:
- FREE (2 per customer/visit)
- Phone:
- (657) 845-6138 (transfer station per City of HB); Republic commercial (714) 847-3581
Source: huntingtonbeachca.gov, checked Nov 2026
- We use this one
Landfill · Brea · Open; public self-haul temporarily closed
Open to the public
- Takes:
- Public and commercial solid waste; Soil meeting regulatory compliance criteria; Clean broken asphalt (free as of July 2, 2026, Mon-Sat); Shredded green waste (pre-authorized green waste providers, daily limits)
- Address:
- 1942 N. Valencia Ave, Brea, 92823
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 6:00-7:00 am transfer trucks only; 7:00 am-4:00 pm commercial & general public. Closed: Thanksgiving (Nov 26, 2026), Christmas (Dec 25, 2026), New Year's Day (Jan 1, 2027), Memorial Day (May 31, 2027), Independence Day (July 4, 2027), Labor Day (Sept 6, 2027).
- Cars, minivans, SUVs under 360 lb:
- $15.00
- Pickups and cargo vans under 880 lb:
- $30.00
- Hard-to-handle items over 6 ft (surcharge):
- $15.00 (examples given: pieces of wood, furniture, mattresses)
- , per ton over 880 lb:
- $92.70
- Phone:
- 714-993-0372
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: oclandfills.com, checked Nov 2026
Landfill · San Juan Capistrano · Open; public self-haul temporarily closed
Open to the public
- Takes:
- Public and commercial solid waste; Treated wood waste (per requirements); Clean broken asphalt (free as of Aug 1, 2026, Mon-Sat); Shredded green waste (pre-authorized providers, daily limits)
- Address:
- 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, 92675
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 7:00 am-5:00 pm, commercial & general public. Closed: Thanksgiving (Nov 26, 2026), Christmas (Dec 25, 2026), New Year's Day (Jan 1, 2027), Memorial Day (May 31, 2027), Independence Day (July 4, 2027), Labor Day (Sept 6, 2027).
- Cars, minivans, SUVs under 360 lb:
- $15.00
- Pickups and cargo vans under 880 lb:
- $30.00
- Hard-to-handle items over 6 ft (surcharge):
- $15.00 (examples given: pieces of wood, furniture, mattresses)
- , per ton over 880 lb:
- $92.70
- Phone:
- 949-728-3040
Source: oclandfills.com, checked Nov 2026
Landfill · Irvine · Open
Commercial haulers only
- Takes:
- Municipal solid waste from commercial haulers / vehicles under commercial status; Commercial treated wood waste (per requirements); Soil; Clean broken asphalt (free Thu-Sat when available)
- Address:
- 11002 Bee Canyon Access Rd., Irvine, 92602
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 7:00 am-4:00 pm all commercial haulers; 4:00-5:00 pm transfer trucks only. Closed: Thanksgiving (Nov 26, 2026), Christmas (Dec 25, 2026), New Year's Day (Jan 1, 2027), Memorial Day (May 31, 2027), Independence Day (July 4, 2027), Labor Day (Sept 6, 2027).
- Clean broken asphalt:
- No cost Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays - but as of Nov 5, 2026 broken asphalt CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTED
- Phone:
- 949-551-7100
Source: oclandfills.com, 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.
Household hazardous waste center · Irvine · Open
Residents only
- Takes:
- Household hazardous waste (paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, smoke detectors, pesticides); E-waste (televisions, tablets, cell phones, computers)
- Address:
- 6411 Oak Canyon, Irvine, 92618
- Hours:
- Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays and during rainy weather (Nov 6, 2026 updates page: closed Mondays, subject to rain closures)
- Who can use it:
- Free for Orange County residents; proof of County residence may be requested. Max 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip; containers over 5 gallons not accepted; materials should be in original containers (except motor oil, fuels, antifreeze), lidded, sturdy, non-leaking, labeled. Items like boats, campers, jet skis, vitamins, powdered substances need an appointment (714-834-4000).
- Fee:
- Free for OC residents
- Phone:
- 714-834-4000
Source: oclandfills.com, checked Nov 2026
Household hazardous waste center · Huntington Beach · Open
Residents only
- Takes:
- Household hazardous waste (paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, smoke detectors, pesticides); E-waste (televisions, tablets, cell phones, computers)
- Address:
- 17121 Nichols Lane, Gate 6, Huntington Beach, 92647
- Hours:
- Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays and during rainy weather (Nov 6, 2026 updates page: closed Mondays, subject to rain closures)
- Who can use it:
- Free for Orange County residents; proof of County residence may be requested. Max 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip; containers over 5 gallons not accepted; materials should be in original containers (except motor oil, fuels, antifreeze), lidded, sturdy, non-leaking, labeled. Items like boats, campers, jet skis, vitamins, powdered substances need an appointment (714-834-4000).
- Fee:
- Free for OC residents
- Phone:
- 714-834-4000
Source: oclandfills.com, checked Nov 2026
Household hazardous waste center · Anaheim · Open
Residents only
- Takes:
- Household hazardous waste (paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, smoke detectors, pesticides); E-waste (televisions, tablets, cell phones, computers)
- Address:
- 1071 N. Blue Gum Street, Anaheim, 92806
- Hours:
- Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays and during rainy weather (Nov 6, 2026 updates page: closed Mondays, subject to rain closures)
- Who can use it:
- Free for Orange County residents; proof of County residence may be requested. Max 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip; containers over 5 gallons not accepted; materials should be in original containers (except motor oil, fuels, antifreeze), lidded, sturdy, non-leaking, labeled. Items like boats, campers, jet skis, vitamins, powdered substances need an appointment (714-834-4000).
- Fee:
- Free for OC residents
- Phone:
- 714-834-4000
Source: oclandfills.com, checked Nov 2026
Household hazardous waste center · San Juan Capistrano · Open
Residents only
- Takes:
- Household hazardous waste (paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, smoke detectors, pesticides); E-waste (televisions, tablets, cell phones, computers)
- Address:
- 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, 92675
- Hours:
- Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays and during rainy weather (Nov 6, 2026 updates page: closed Mondays, subject to rain closures)
- Who can use it:
- Free for Orange County residents; proof of County residence may be requested. Max 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip; containers over 5 gallons not accepted; materials should be in original containers (except motor oil, fuels, antifreeze), lidded, sturdy, non-leaking, labeled. Items like boats, campers, jet skis, vitamins, powdered substances need an appointment (714-834-4000).
- Fee:
- Free for OC residents
- Phone:
- 714-834-4000
Source: oclandfills.com, checked Nov 2026
Nearby mattress drop-offs
Midway City Sanitary District
Mattress drop-off · Westminster · Open
Open to the public
- Takes:
- Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
- Address:
- 14451 Cedarwood Ave., Westminster
- Hours:
- 8:00AM-4:00PM Mon-Fri
- 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:
- 714-893-3553
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
CR&R - Stanton Facility
Mattress drop-off · Stanton · Open
Open to the public
- Takes:
- Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
- Address:
- 11232 Knott Ave., Stanton, 90680
- Hours:
- 7:00AM-6:00PM Mon-Fri (as listed); 8:00AM-12:00PM Sat
- Who can use it:
- Free drop-off for residents and businesses; residential curbside pickup available; Limit: 10 units maximum
- Fee:
- Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations')
- Phone:
- 714-895-7970
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Sunset Environmental Transfer Station (WM)
Mattress drop-off · Irvine · Open
Open to the public
- Takes:
- Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
- Address:
- 16122 Construction Circle West, Irvine
- Hours:
- 6:00AM-7:00PM Mon-Fri (as listed); 6:00AM-3:30PM Sat
- Who can use it:
- Free drop-off for residents and businesses; Limit: Unlimited free drop-offs for residents; 5 max for businesses
- Fee:
- Free at participating locations (Bye Bye Mattress: 'Drop off units at no cost at participating locations')
- Phone:
- 949-932-0446
Source: byebyemattress.com, checked Nov 2026
Scrap metal from our jobs goes to SA Recycling (Monrovia, Carson, Pasadena, Santa Ana and other locations).
Or have us haul it
We pick up from inside, upstairs or the backyard and take it to the right place, starting at $190. This page covers:
- Junk removal in North Orange County (11 cities and neighborhoods)
- Junk removal in West Orange County (8 cities and neighborhoods)
- Junk removal in Central Orange County (8 cities and neighborhoods)
- Junk removal in South Orange County (12 cities and neighborhoods)
Sources (checked Nov 2026)
- Huntington Beach Transfer Station: huntingtonbeachca.gov
- Huntington Beach Transfer Station: byebyemattress.com
- Olinda Alpha Landfill: oclandfills.com
- Prima Deshecha Landfill: oclandfills.com
- Frank R. Bowerman Landfill: oclandfills.com
- Irvine HHW Collection Center: oclandfills.com
Rules change. Check the city or county page before you rely on a limit, fee or date.