Who can use Sunshine Canyon Landfill?

Open to the public. Public customers may drop off during business hours without an appointment, but are asked to bring and complete an Origin Report Form (address of the pickup location) required by LA County. FAQ states waste disposed there is generated in Los Angeles County. PPE required when outside the vehicle: safety vest, hard hat, safety work shoes (glasses/gloves when needed).

What are Sunshine Canyon Landfill's 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.

Does Sunshine Canyon Landfill take hazardous waste?

No. Its official page lists "Hazardous waste or liquids (batteries, paint cans, used oil, antifreeze, asbestos, etc.)" as not accepted. Use a household hazardous waste center instead.

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.

Sunshine Canyon Landfill Hours, Fees & Rules

The short answer

Sunshine Canyon Landfill is a landfill in Sylmar. Open to the public. Hours: Mon-Fri 6 am-6 pm; Sat 7 am-12 pm; Sun closed.

Source: sunshinecanyonlandfill.com, checked Nov 2026

At a glance

Address: 14747 San Fernando Road, Sylmar, 91342
Run by: Republic Services (Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc.)
Status: Open
Who can use it: Open to the public
ID and residency: Public customers may drop off during business hours without an appointment, but are asked to bring and complete an Origin Report Form (address of the pickup location) required by LA County. FAQ states waste disposed there is generated in Los Angeles County. PPE required when outside the vehicle: safety vest, hard hat, safety work shoes (glasses/gloves when needed).
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.
Phone: (818) 362-2124
Official page: sunshinecanyonlandfill.com

Fees

Minimum charge: All materials charged a one-ton minimum
Trash (MSW), per ton: $120
Clean green waste, per ton: $125
Asphalt: $150 per load
Appliances recycle only: $115 each
Computers monitors: $85 each
Hard to handle bulky: $275 each + disposal
Environmental fee: $19.71 per load
Untarped load penalty: $175 per load
Certificate of disposal: $225 per load
Fuel recovery fee: % adjusted monthly per DOE index
Safety vest or hard hat if needed: $12.50 each

Fee date and basis: July 1, 2024 (as stated on page; rates include taxes, processing and disposal; subject to change without notice)

What it takes and what it doesn’t

Listed as accepted

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)
Computers/monitors (fee)

Listed as not accepted

Hazardous waste or liquids (batteries, paint cans, used oil, antifreeze, asbestos, etc.)
Untreated medical waste
Car batteries
Whole tires

Good to know

Additional hours line: (818) 362-2155. 24-hour hotline (800) 926-0607.

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.

Sunshine Canyon Landfill