The short answer
We use this oneScholl Canyon Landfill is a landfill in Glendale. Residents only: City of Glendale ordinance limits disposal to waste generated within the wasteshed: the cities of Glendale, La Canada Flintridge, Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino and Sierra Madre; unincorporated Altadena, La Crescenta and Montrose; the unincorporated area bordered by San Gabriel, Rosemead, Temple City, Arcadia and Pasadena; the unincorporated area immediately north of Arcadia and Pasadena; and the unincorporated area immediately north of San Marino bordered by Pasadena. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM-3:30 PM; closed Sunday and major holidays.
Source: lacsd.org, checked Nov 2026
At a glance
- Address
- 3001 Scholl Canyon Road, Glendale, 91206
- Run by
- Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County (LACSD)
- Status
- Open
- Who can use it
- Residents only
- ID and residency
- City of Glendale ordinance limits disposal to waste generated within the wasteshed: the cities of Glendale, La Canada Flintridge, Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino and Sierra Madre; unincorporated Altadena, La Crescenta and Montrose; the unincorporated area bordered by San Gabriel, Rosemead, Temple City, Arcadia and Pasadena; the unincorporated area immediately north of Arcadia and Pasadena; and the unincorporated area immediately north of San Marino bordered by Pasadena. (Restriction is by origin of waste; the page does not specify an ID document.)
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM-3:30 PM; closed Sunday and major holidays
- Phone
- (818) 243-9779 (number given for clean-dirt criteria); LACSD Solid Waste: (562) 908-4288
- Official page
- lacsd.org
Fees
- Surcharges effective 2024-07-01
- Uncovered loads capable of producing litter: $5.40 per ton or per load; non-manifested tire loads: $5.40 per ton or per load
- Minimum charge
- 1-ton minimum applies except tires and special handling (LACSD tipping-fee page)
- Payment
- Cash, credit card (MasterCard, American Express, Discover only), debit card, or pre-arranged credit. No checks.
What it takes and what it doesn’t
Listed as accepted
- Solid waste generated within the Scholl Canyon wasteshed
- Clean dirt (criteria apply; call 818-243-9779)
- Clean asphalt
- Green waste
Listed as not accepted
- Dirt loads from bottom dump trucks
Good to know
- Pasadena, Altadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre and La Canada Flintridge are inside the wasteshed.
- LACSD rates include LA County Business License Tax (10%) and the City of Glendale Scholl Canyon Landfill Assessment (25% of gross receipts).
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)
Rules change. Check the city or county page before you rely on a limit, fee or date.

