Do I need to tarp my load?

Cover it. Several sites charge extra for uncovered loads (Sunshine Canyon lists a penalty per untarped load), and the City of Whittier requires every load at Savage Canyon to be covered.

Can I use a dump in a city where I don't live?

Some sites limit use to residents: Savage Canyon is for City of Whittier residents only, CLARTS for City of LA residents, Scholl Canyon for its wasteshed, and Orange County landfills for waste from Orange County.

Taking Junk to the Dump Yourself: Rules & Fees

Q: What's the minimum charge at a dump?

Many LA County sites charge a 1-ton minimum. Orange County's public landfills price small loads by vehicle instead. Check the site's fee table.

The short answer

Before you drive to a dump, check three things: whether the site takes the public or only residents, what proof of address it wants, and its minimum charge (many LA County sites charge a 1-ton minimum). Cover your load, since uncovered loads cost extra, and bring a safety vest where the site requires one.

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

Before you go

Check who can use it. Some sites take the public; others take only residents of a city or wasteshed, or commercial haulers only.
Bring proof of where the waste came from when the site asks for it: Orange County landfills want an OC driver's license, a utility bill or a contract showing the address.
Cover or tarp the load. Several sites charge extra for uncovered loads.
Bring safety gear where it's required: a vest at the Puente Hills MRF, a vest and hard hat at CLARTS, and a vest, hard hat and work shoes at Sunshine Canyon.
Expect a minimum charge. Many LA County sites bill at least 1 ton, even for a small load.

Site by site

Rules as posted on each site's official page. Fees change, so check the page before you go.

Scholl Canyon Landfill
We use this one
Landfill · Glendale · Open
Residents only
Takes:
Solid waste generated within the Scholl Canyon wasteshed; Clean dirt (criteria apply; call 818-243-9779); Clean asphalt; Green waste
Address:
3001 Scholl Canyon Road, Glendale, 91206
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM-3:30 PM; closed Sunday and major holidays
Minimum charge:
1-ton minimum applies except tires and special handling (LACSD tipping-fee page)
Covering your load:
Uncovered loads capable of producing litter: $5.40 per ton or per load
Who can use it:
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.)
Phone:
(818) 243-9779 (number given for clean-dirt criteria); LACSD Solid Waste: (562) 908-4288
Only clean dirt gets the dirt rate here. Dirt mixed with trash or debris is charged as trash; we've paid about $105 a ton for that. That's what we paid, not the posted fee: call the landfill to confirm current rates.
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: lacsd.org, checked Nov 2026
Calabasas Landfill
Landfill · Agoura (unincorporated LA County) · Open
Residents only
Takes:
Solid waste from within the Calabasas wasteshed
Address:
5300 Lost Hills Road, Agoura, 91301
Minimum charge:
1-ton minimum except tires and special handling
Covering your load:
Uncovered loads: $4.40 per ton or per load
Phone:
(818) 889-0363
Source: lacsd.org, checked Nov 2026
Sunshine Canyon Landfill
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
Covering your load:
Untarped load penalty: $175 per load
Who can use it:
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).
Phone:
(818) 362-2124
Source: sunshinecanyonlandfill.com, checked Nov 2026
Savage Canyon Landfill
Landfill · Whittier · Open
Residents only
Takes:
Trash/refuse; Inert material (dirt, rocks, concrete, asphalt); Hard-to-handle items (e.g., large concrete pieces, stumps); Clean fill dirt from contractors (call first; Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:00pm only)
Address:
13919 East Penn Street, Whittier, 90602
Hours:
Monday-Saturday 7:30am-3:00pm (except listed holidays); no entry after 2:45pm. May close on rainy days or early when permit tonnage is reached.
Minimum charge:
$30.00
Covering your load:
All loads must be covered
Who can use it:
Only City of Whittier residents and businesses (and the City's contract haulers). Unincorporated Whittier and surrounding cities may not use the facility, with no exceptions. Proof of residency required (valid California ID; two recent utility bills also accepted). Valid driver's license required. All loads must be covered.
Phone:
Gate house (562) 698-1223; Landfill Office (562) 907-7750
Source: cityofwhittier.org, checked Nov 2026
Olinda Alpha Landfill
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).
Who can use it:
Orange County landfills only accept waste from Orange County. Proof of origin: a driver's license with an Orange County address, a current utility bill showing the address where the waste originated, or a contract showing the address of origin.
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
Prima Deshecha Landfill
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).
Who can use it:
Orange County landfills only accept waste from Orange County. Proof of origin: a driver's license with an Orange County address, a current utility bill showing the address where the waste originated, or a contract showing the address of origin.
Phone:
949-728-3040
Source: oclandfills.com, checked Nov 2026
Puente Hills MRF
We use this one
Transfer station · City of Industry · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Residential waste; Commercial waste; Industrial waste; Construction and demolition waste
Address:
13130 Crossroads Parkway South, City of Industry, 91746
Hours:
Monday-Saturday 4:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed Sunday and major holidays
Covering your load:
Uncovered loads: $5.06 per ton or per load
Who can use it:
Self haul/hand loads accepted provided they contain acceptable limits of recyclable material. All loads inspected; max unloading time 30 minutes. Safety vests required at all times.
Phone:
562-908-4288, ext. 6071
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: lacsd.org, checked Nov 2026
Athens Irwindale MRF
Transfer station · Irwindale · Open
Open to the public
Takes:
Municipal solid waste (trash); Commingled recycling; Organic waste (bagged food waste, light organics); Green waste
Address:
2200 Arrow Highway, Irwindale, 91706
Hours:
Monday-Friday 5:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Saturday 5:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Who can use it:
Open to the public: residents, contractors, businesses and the general public. No residency rule stated.
Phone:
(626) 413-0636
Source: athensservices.com, checked Nov 2026
Downey Area Recycling and Transfer Station (DART)
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.
Who can use it:
Open to the public (residents, contractors, businesses, general public). No residency rule stated.
Phone:
(626) 855-7222
Source: athensservices.com, checked Nov 2026
Crown Recycling (Sun Valley)
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.
Who can use it:
Page markets drop-off to people 'clearing out a home', small businesses and job sites. No residency rule stated.
Phone:
(800) 633-9933
Source: athensservices.com, checked Nov 2026
CLARTS (Central LA transfer station)
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
Minimum charge:
1-ton minimum
Who can use it:
Open to commercial waste haulers, independent operators/contractors, and City of Los Angeles residents. Must bring and wear own hard hat and high-visibility safety vest.
Phone:
(213) 763-1918
Source: sanitation.lacity.gov, checked Nov 2026
California Waste Services (Downtown LA)
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
Who can use it:
Advertised as a 'Public Dump'. No residency rule stated. Enter from Union Pacific Ave via the alley between Calzona St and Los Palos St (do not enter from Noakes St).
Phone:
(310) 340-7458
Source: californiawasteservices.com, checked Nov 2026
Huntington Beach Transfer Station
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
Who can use it:
City of Huntington Beach page describes it as the public dump for self-haul loads; no residency rule stated.
Phone:
(657) 845-6138 (transfer station per City of HB); Republic commercial (714) 847-3581
Source: huntingtonbeachca.gov, checked Nov 2026

Sites that won't take your load

These come up when you search for a dump, but they won't take a self-haul load: Chiquita Canyon and the Commerce plant are closed, Frank R. Bowerman takes commercial haulers only, and the Burbank Landfill doesn't post public access rules, so call before you go.

Chiquita Canyon Landfill
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
Commerce Refuse-to-Energy
Transfer station · Commerce · Closed
Call to confirm who can use it
Address:
5926 Sheila Street, Commerce, 90040
Frank R. Bowerman Landfill
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
Burbank Landfill
Landfill · Burbank · Open
Call to confirm who can use it
Address:
1600 Lockheed View Drive, Burbank, 91504
Phone:
(818) 238-3888 (LA County DPH listing); SWIS operator phone (818) 238-3915

Orange County's car and pickup rates

Orange County's public landfills price small loads by vehicle (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027): $15 for cars, minivans and SUVs under 360 pounds, $30 for pickups and cargo vans under 880 pounds, $92.70 a ton over 880 pounds, and a $15 surcharge for hard-to-handle items over 6 feet, such as furniture or mattresses.

Or skip the trip

We load, haul and dump it for you, starting at $190. See our hauling service or the LA and Orange County dump directory.

Sources (checked Nov 2026)

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

Taking junk to the dump yourself: rules and fees