Palomar Transfer Station: hours, fees and rules
Palomar Transfer Station is a transfer station in Carlsbad, run by Republic Services. The published disposal rules of Carlsbad name it.
At a glance
- Address
- 5960 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92008
- Operator
- Republic Services
- Status
- Open
- Public self-haul
- Yes
- ID and residency rules
- Proof of residency is required for all (free) programs: utility bill, waste services bill, or driver's license.
- Hours
- 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.
- Phone
- 760.603.0153
Sources (checked November 2026): republicservices.com · republicservices.com · byebyemattress.com · sandiegocounty.gov · calrecycle.ca.gov
Fees
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.
Sources (checked November 2026): republicservices.com · republicservices.com · byebyemattress.com · sandiegocounty.gov · calrecycle.ca.gov
What it takes and what it doesn't
Accepted:
- electronics (anything with a plug)
- household and lithium-ion batteries
- light bulbs (unbroken)
- cardboard
- dirt
- concrete
- rock
- wood (untreated)
- metal
- asphalt
- clay roof tiles
- drywall
- medical sharps in rigid lidded container
- mattresses and carpet
- used cooking and motor oil
- CRV bottles and cans (buyback)
Not accepted:
- broken light bulbs
- treated, stained or painted wood
Sources (checked November 2026): republicservices.com · republicservices.com · byebyemattress.com · sandiegocounty.gov · calrecycle.ca.gov
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Sources
Sources (checked November 2026): republicservices.com · republicservices.com · byebyemattress.com · sandiegocounty.gov · calrecycle.ca.gov
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FAQ
FAQ — Palomar Transfer Station
Skip the trip to the dump
Two-hour arrival windows, Monday through Saturday. We do the lifting.
(858) 869-9448 · Mon–Sat · 2-hour arrival windows