Old lumber and wood debris stacked behind caution tape

Is Commerce Refuse-to-Energy open?

Transfer station · Commerce · Closed

The short answer

No. Commerce Refuse-to-Energy is closed. Waste-to-energy plant (not a transfer station);

Good to know

  • CalRecycle SWIS operational status 'Closed'.
  • Not a disposal option.

Open alternatives nearby

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Or have us haul it

We carry it out, load it and take it to the right place, starting at $190. Nearest places we serve:

Sources (checked Nov 2026)

  1. www2.calrecycle.ca.gov
  2. wastedive.com

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

Commerce Refuse-to-Energy: questions

Where can I take junk instead of Commerce Refuse-to-Energy?

The nearest open sites that take loads from the public or residents are California Waste Services (Downtown LA) (Los Angeles), CLARTS (Central LA transfer station) (Los Angeles), Downey Area Recycling and Transfer Station (DART) (Downey).

Can you take it to the dump for me?

Yes. We load, haul and dispose of it, starting at $190. We don't take hazardous waste.

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