Guide · San Diego County
Dumps, landfills and drop-off sites in San Diego County
40sites, from the operators' and cities' own pages: where they are, when they're open, who may use them and what they charge — fees only with the year the operator published them. 9 landfills and transfer stations have a page of their own.
Landfills
| Site | City | Public self-haul | Hours | Fees | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miramar Landfill & Recycling Center5180 Convoy St. | San Diego | Yes | Business hours are Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays. Landfill: self-dumping vehicles accepted until 4:30 p.m. No hand unloads after 4 p.m. Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. | Published rates, Effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027: see the Miramar Landfill & Recycling Center page. | Open |
| Otay Landfill1700 Maxwell Road | Chula Vista | Yes | Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Fees: not published with a date — confirm with Republic Services. | Open |
| Sycamore Landfill8514 Mast Blvd | Santee | Yes | Confirm with Republic Services | Fees: confirm with Republic Services. | Open |
| Borrego Landfill2449 Palm Canyon Road | Borrego Springs | Yes | Confirm with Borrego Landfill, Incorporated | Fees: confirm with Borrego Landfill, Incorporated. | Open |
Sources (checked November 2026): sandiego.gov · sandiego.gov · sandiego.gov · sandiego.gov · sandiego.gov · calrecycle.ca.gov · chulavistaca.gov · chulavistaca.gov · republicservices.com · calrecycle.ca.gov · byebyemattress.com · sandiegocounty.gov · cityofsanteeca.gov · calrecycle.ca.gov · sandiego.gov · sandiegocounty.gov · calrecycle.ca.gov · ceqanet.lci.ca.gov
Transfer stations
| Site | City | Public self-haul | Hours | Fees | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escondido Resource Recovery & Transfer Station1044 W. Washington Ave. | Escondido | Yes | Open To The Public 7:00 a.m. To 4:30 p.m. Every Day. Open All Holidays (Except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day: Closed) | Fees: confirm with EDCO. | Open |
| Ramona Transfer Station (Ramona Disposal Service)324 Maple Street | Ramona | Yes | Sources differ — confirm with EDCO / Ramona Disposal Service. City of Poway's self-haul coupon page says Saturdays and Sundays 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; EDCO's facility page says Mon–Sat 7–4:30, closed Sundays. | Mulch and wood chips free. Mattress/box spring drop-off free. Disposal fees not published. Fees: not published with a date — confirm with EDCO / Ramona Disposal Service. | Open |
| Palomar Transfer Station5960 El Camino Real | Carlsbad | Yes | Transfer station: Every day, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recycling center: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Office: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free mulch and compost pickup: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Listed recycling/disposal programs free; additional transfer station services 'Fees may apply' (amounts not published). Fees: not published with a date — confirm with Republic Services. | Open |
| Fallbrook Recycling and Transfer550 W. Aviation Rd. | Fallbrook | Yes | Public Waste Disposal: Mon-Sat 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open All Holidays (With The Exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day: Closed). Buyback Recycling Center: Wednesday – Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CLOSED SUNDAY – TUESDAY. | Fees: confirm with EDCO. | Open |
| EDCO Station – La Mesa8184 Commercial St. | La Mesa | Yes | Public Disposal Site: Monday – Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open All Holidays (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day). Transfer station is subject to early closure on high-volume days. Buyback Recycling Center: Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Sunday: CLOSED. | Fees: confirm with EDCO. | Open |
| EDCO Recovery and Transfer – San Diego3660 Dalbergia St. | San Diego | Yes | Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open All Holidays (With The Exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day: Closed). Transfer station is subject to early closure on high-volume days. | Fees: confirm with EDCO. | Open |
| WM El Cajon Transfer Station1001 West Bradley Avenue | El Cajon | Yes | Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday: Closed. Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Hours may vary due to seasonality and weather conditions. | Fees: confirm with WM. | Open |
Sources (checked November 2026): encinitas.edcodisposal.com · sandiegocounty.gov · poway.org · sanmarcosca.gov · calrecycle.ca.gov · encinitas.edcodisposal.com · byebyemattress.com · calrecycle.ca.gov · republicservices.com · republicservices.com · sandiegocounty.gov · calrecycle.ca.gov · encinitas.edcodisposal.com · calrecycle.ca.gov · encinitas.edcodisposal.com · cityoflamesa.gov · cityoflamesa.gov · calrecycle.ca.gov · encinitas.edcodisposal.com · encinitas.edcodisposal.com · calrecycle.ca.gov · wmsolutions.com · calrecycle.ca.gov
Household hazardous waste facilities
| Site | City | Public self-haul | Hours | Fees | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of San Diego Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility (Miramar)5161 Convoy St. | San Diego | Residents only | Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., except holidays (closed November 28, 2026; December 26, 2026; January 2, 2027). | Fees: Free for City of San Diego residents. | Open |
| South Bay Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility1800 Maxwell Road | Chula Vista | Yes | Wednesdays and Saturdays only, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. No appointment is necessary. | Fees: Free. | Open |
| Ramona HHW Facility (County of San Diego)324 Maple Street | Ramona | Yes | Appointments are available 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. | Fees: confirm with County of San Diego. | Open |
| Escondido HHW Facility (Escondido Disposal)1044 West Washington Avenue | Escondido | Yes | Sources differ — confirm with Escondido Disposal. City of Escondido HHW page says 9:00–12:30 for City residents; its e-waste page says 9–3; County page gives 12:30–2:45 for County residents. | Fees: Free for City of Escondido residents. | Open |
| El Cajon Permanent HHW Collection Facility (O'Connor St)925 O'Connor Street | El Cajon | Yes | Second and fourth Saturdays of the month, by appointment only (per City of Santee). Hours not published. | Fees: No disposal charge (Santee); free for El Cajon residents (EDCO). | Open |
| City of Poway Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility12325 Crosthwaite Circle | Poway | Yes | Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No appointment is required. Closed April 4, May 23, July 4, September 5, November 28, December 26, and January 2. | Fees: confirm with City of Poway. | Open |
| Vista Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility1145 E. Taylor Street | Vista | Yes | Saturdays only, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. No appointment necessary. Closed holiday weekends (2026: April 4, May 23, July 4, September 5, November 28, December 26; January 2). | Fees: Free for listed cities' residents. | Open |
| Coronado HHW Collection (Public Services Facility)101 B Avenue | Coronado | Residents only | Generally held the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (2026 closures: May 23, November 28, December 26). | Fees: confirm with City of Coronado. | Open |
| WM Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Oceanside) | Oceanside | Confirm with WM | every other Saturday by appointment only | Fees: confirm with WM. |
Sources (checked November 2026): sandiego.gov · sandiego.gov · chulavistaca.gov · chulavistaca.gov · sandiegocounty.gov · imperialbeachca.gov · escondido.gov · escondido.gov · delmar.ca.us · cityofsanteeca.gov · city-of-el-cajon.edcodisposal.com · poway.org · vista.gov · carlsbadca.gov · coronado.ca.us · sandiegocounty.gov · wm.com · wm.com
Mattress drop-off sites
| Site | City | Public self-haul | Hours | Fees | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of San Diego – Mattress Collection Site (next to HHW Collection Facility)5161 Convoy Street | San Diego | Residents only | 7:00AM to 3:00PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri. | Fees: Free drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) | Open |
| Republic Services – Sycamore Landfill (mattress drop-off)8514 Mast Blvd. | Santee | Yes | 7:00AM to 4:30PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri. 7:30AM to 3:00PM Sat | Fees: Free drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) | Open |
| Republic Services – Otay Landfill (mattress drop-off)1700 Maxwell Rd. | Chula Vista | Yes | Sources differ — confirm with Republic Services. Bye Bye Mattress locator lists 'Sun' where the weekday sequence implies Thursday. Render hours as 'see the locator' with the link. | Fees: Free drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) | Open |
| Republic Services – Palomar Transfer Station (mattress drop-off)5960 El Camino Real | Carlsbad | Yes | 7:30AM to 4:00PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat. | Fees: Free drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) | Open |
| Ramona Disposal (mattress drop-off)324 Maple Street | Ramona | Residents only | 7:00AM to 4:30PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat. | Fees: Free drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) | Open |
| EDCO Waste & Recycling San Marcos (mattress drop-off)224 South Las Posas Rd. | San Marcos | Yes | 8:00AM to 4:00PM Sun | Fees: Free drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) | Open |
| El Cajon Transfer Station (WM) – mattress drop-off925 O'Conner St. | El Cajon | Residents only | 8:00AM to 3:00PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri. 8:00AM to 11:00AM Sat | Fees: Free drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) | Open |
| Revitalization Jacumba-Boulevard/Fire Safe/Backcountry Resource Center (mattress drop-off) | Boulevard | Yes | 10:00AM to 6:00PM Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri. | Fees: Free drop-off (Bye Bye Mattress) | Open |
Sources (checked November 2026): byebyemattress.com · sandiego.gov · republicservices.com · republicservices.com · encinitas.edcodisposal.com · encinitas.edcodisposal.com · cityofsanteeca.gov
E-waste drop-off sites
| Site | City | Public self-haul | Hours | Fees | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM Recycling Center – El Cajon (O'Conner St)925 O'Conner Street | El Cajon | Yes | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Fees: confirm with WM. | Open |
| Goodwill Clearance Center (Escondido)1996 Don Lee Place | Escondido | Confirm with Goodwill Clearance Center (Escondido) | Confirm with Goodwill Clearance Center (Escondido) | Fees: confirm with Goodwill Clearance Center (Escondido). |
Sources (checked November 2026): cityofsanteeca.gov · byebyemattress.com · escondido.gov
Recycling and buyback centers
| Site | City | Public self-haul | Hours | Fees | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDCO Recycling Buyback Center – Lemon Grove6700 Federal Blvd. | Lemon Grove | Yes | Monday – Saturday: CLOSED. Open Sunday only: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed New Year's Day, Fourth of July, and Christmas Day. | Fees: Buyback pays cash or check. | Open |
| EDCO Certified Recycling Center / Buyback Center – San Marcos1373 Grand Ave | San Marcos | Yes | Monday – Saturday: CLOSED. Open Sunday only: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. | Fees: E-waste and mattress drop-off free; e-waste, batteries and sharps free per City of San Marcos. Buyback pays cash or check. | Open |
Sources (checked November 2026): encinitas.edcodisposal.com · lemongrove.ca.gov · encinitas.edcodisposal.com · sanmarcosca.gov · byebyemattress.com
Green waste and compost sites
| Site | City | Public self-haul | Hours | Fees | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miramar Greenery5180 Convoy St. | San Diego | Yes | Monday - Saturday: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. GREENERY: City personnel tractor loading 'only' until 4:30 p.m. (fees apply) | Fees: Miramar Tier 1 self-haul: green material $50 (City and non-City), clean wood $25, fibrous greens $75; weighed: green $72/ton, clean wood $36/ton, fibrous greens $108/ton. (Effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.) | Open |
| El Corazon Compost Facility3210 Oceanside Blvd. | Oceanside | Yes | Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM; Sat 8 AM–4 PM. Loading stops 30 mins before closing. (County guide updated October 2022) | Fees: confirm with El Corazon Compost Facility. | Open |
| Inland Pacific Resource Recovery12415 Slaughterhouse Canyon Rd | Lakeside | Confirm with Inland Pacific Resource Recovery | Confirm with Inland Pacific Resource Recovery | Fees: confirm with Inland Pacific Resource Recovery. | Open |
| San Pasqual Valley Soils16111 Old Milky Way | Escondido | Confirm with San Pasqual Valley Soils | Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM (County guide updated October 2022) | Fees: confirm with San Pasqual Valley Soils. | Open |
| Terra Bella Nursery302 Hollister St. | San Diego | Confirm with Terra Bella Nursery | Mon–Sat 7 AM–4 PM (County guide Oct 2022; layout unclear) | Fees: confirm with Terra Bella Nursery. | Open |
| Otay Mesa Compost Facility468-A Alta Rd. | San Diego | Confirm with Otay Mesa Compost Facility | Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–4 PM. No loading after 3:30 PM. (County guide Oct 2022) | Fees: confirm with Otay Mesa Compost Facility. | Open |
Sources (checked November 2026): sandiego.gov · sandiego.gov · sandiegocounty.gov · sandiegocounty.gov · calrecycle.ca.gov · wm.com · calrecycle.ca.gov · calrecycle.ca.gov
Construction, demolition and inert debris sites
| Site | City | Public self-haul | Hours | Fees | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANCO Resource Recovery CDI Recycling Facility6750 Federal Blvd. | Lemon Grove | Yes | Mon-Fri 6:30a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sat 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Closed on Sundays; Open All Holidays (with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day: full closure) | Fees: confirm with EDCO / SANCO. | Open |
| EDCO Construction, Demolition and Inert (CDI) Recycling Facility – San Marcos224 S. Las Posas Rd. | San Marcos | Yes | Mon-Fri 8:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sat 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Closed daily from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.) Open All Holidays Until 2:00 p.m. (With The Exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day: full closure) | Fees: confirm with EDCO. | Open |
Sources (checked November 2026): encinitas.edcodisposal.com · sandiegocounty.gov · sandiegocounty.gov · encinitas.edcodisposal.com · sanmarcosca.gov
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Your city may collect large items at the curb or hand out free landfill passes — check your city's bulky-item program. For the statewide rules on what can't go in the trash, see the San Diego County disposal guide.
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FAQ
FAQ — dumps and landfills in San Diego County
The records list public self-haul at Miramar Landfill & Recycling Center (San Diego), Otay Landfill (Chula Vista), Sycamore Landfill (Santee), Borrego Landfill (Borrego Springs), Escondido Resource Recovery & Transfer Station (Escondido), Ramona Transfer Station (Ramona Disposal Service) (Ramona), Palomar Transfer Station (Carlsbad), Fallbrook Recycling and Transfer (Fallbrook), EDCO Station – La Mesa (La Mesa), EDCO Recovery and Transfer – San Diego (San Diego) and WM El Cajon Transfer Station (El Cajon). Hours, fees and ID rules differ by site; each has its own entry above.
To a household hazardous waste facility run for your city: City of San Diego Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility (Miramar) (San Diego), South Bay Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (Chula Vista), Ramona HHW Facility (County of San Diego) (Ramona), Escondido HHW Facility (Escondido Disposal) (Escondido), El Cajon Permanent HHW Collection Facility (O'Connor St) (El Cajon), City of Poway Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (Poway), Vista Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (Vista), Coronado HHW Collection (Public Services Facility) (Coronado) and WM Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Oceanside) (Oceanside). Who may use each one, and whether it needs an appointment, is in its entry above.
Mattress drop-off sites in the records: City of San Diego – Mattress Collection Site (next to HHW Collection Facility) (San Diego), Republic Services – Sycamore Landfill (mattress drop-off) (Santee), Republic Services – Otay Landfill (mattress drop-off) (Chula Vista), Republic Services – Palomar Transfer Station (mattress drop-off) (Carlsbad), Ramona Disposal (mattress drop-off) (Ramona), EDCO Waste & Recycling San Marcos (mattress drop-off) (San Marcos), El Cajon Transfer Station (WM) – mattress drop-off (El Cajon) and Revitalization Jacumba-Boulevard/Fire Safe/Backcountry Resource Center (mattress drop-off) (Boulevard). Check each site's rules for who may use it.
Each entry shows the operator's hours as recorded and fees only with the year the operator published them, with links to the official pages. Where a year isn't published, the entry says so — confirm with the operator before you go.
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