The short answer
Sunshine Canyon Landfill, Crown Recycling (Sun Valley) and California Waste Services (Downtown LA) take loads from the public. Chiquita Canyon Landfill is closed or not taking public loads: see the notices below.
Chiquita Canyon Landfill is closed to waste
Chiquita Canyon in Castaic has not accepted waste since January 1, 2025. It is still managing the landfill's elevated-temperature reaction. CalRecycle's permit listing still says Active/Permitted, which describes the permit, not public access.
Source: Chiquita Canyon, 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.
Landfill · Castaic · Closed to waste
Call to confirm who can use it
- Address:
- 29201 Henry Mayo Dr., Castaic, 91384
- Phone:
- Business Office (661) 257-3655; Odor Mitigation (661) 253-5155
Source: chiquitacanyon.com, checked Nov 2026
Just outside the area
The nearest other sites that take loads from the public or residents.
Landfill · Sylmar · Open
Open to the public
- Takes:
- Municipal solid waste (non-hazardous residential/household refuse, commercial waste incl. construction and demolition waste); Clean green waste (tree and lawn clippings, leaves, brush); Asphalt; Appliances (recycle only; hard-to-handle charge applies)
- Address:
- 14747 San Fernando Road, Sylmar, 91342
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 6 am-6 pm; Sat 7 am-12 pm; Sun closed. Hand-unloaded loads must be on the scales by 5 pm Mon-Fri or 1 pm Sat. Cash/credit-card customers must be at the scales by 5:00 pm Mon-Fri and 11:00 am Sat.
- Minimum charge:
- All materials charged a one-ton minimum
- Trash (MSW), per ton:
- $120
- Clean green waste, per ton:
- $125
- Asphalt:
- $150 per load
- Phone:
- (818) 362-2124
Source: sunshinecanyonlandfill.com, checked Nov 2026
Transfer station · Sun Valley · Open
Open to the public
- Takes:
- Municipal solid waste (trash); Commingled recycling; Organic/green waste; Construction & demolition waste
- Address:
- 9189 De Garmo Ave., Sun Valley, 91352
- Hours:
- Monday-Friday 3:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Saturday 6:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Phone:
- (800) 633-9933
Source: athensservices.com, checked Nov 2026
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
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 · Northridge · 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:
- 10241 N. Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, 91325
- Hours:
- Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. 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. Does not accept business waste.
- Fee:
- Free for residents
- Phone:
- (800) 773-2489
Source: sanitation.lacity.gov, checked Nov 2026
Household hazardous waste center · Sun Valley · 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:
- 11025 Randall Street, Sun Valley, 91352
- 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. Business waste by appointment only (310-387-1071). Line forms southbound on Randall St.; no left turns in during high volume.
- Fee:
- Free for residents
- Phone:
- (800) 773-2489
Source: sanitation.lacity.gov, checked Nov 2026
Nearby mattress drop-offs
Santa Clarita Yard
Mattress drop-off · Santa Clarita · Open
Open to the public
- Takes:
- Mattresses and box springs (Bye Bye Mattress participating site)
- Address:
- 26000 Springbrook Ave. #101, Santa Clarita
- Hours:
- 8:00AM-5:00PM Mon-Fri; 8:00AM-12:00PM Sat
- Who can use it:
- Free drop-off for residents; business drop-offs permitted, fees apply; Limit: 3 unit maximum; City Residents Only
- 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
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 the Santa Clarita Valley (3 cities and neighborhoods)
Sources (checked Nov 2026)
- Chiquita Canyon Landfill: chiquitacanyon.com
- Sunshine Canyon Landfill: sunshinecanyonlandfill.com
- Crown Recycling (Sun Valley): athensservices.com
- California Waste Services (Downtown LA): californiawasteservices.com
- Nicole Bernson S.A.F.E. Center: sanitation.lacity.gov
- Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center: sanitation.lacity.gov
- Santa Clarita Yard: byebyemattress.com
Rules change. Check the city or county page before you rely on a limit, fee or date.