Los Reales Landfill: Tucson Dump Hours and Self-Haul Rates

Location and hours

Los Reales is at 5300 E. Los Reales Road, Tucson 85756, south of Los Reales Rd. at Craycroft Rd. (turn south on Craycroft off I-10). According to the City of Tucson Los Reales page, it's open Monday to Saturday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed Sundays. For 2026 it's also closed Thanksgiving (Nov. 26) and Christmas (Dec. 25). General info: 520-791-4183.

Checked October 2026. Hours, fees, residency rules and accepted items change, sometimes with little notice. Call the site or check its official page before you load up.

Residential self-hauler rates

• Covered load under 2,000 pounds: $18. Tarps, blankets and sheets all count as a cover.
• Covered load over 2,000 pounds: $38 per ton
• Uncovered load: $10 extra
• Passenger tires: $5 each, limit 10
• Appliances that use refrigerant: $20 each
• Special handling: $120 per ton, $78 minimum
• Every load: $2 environmental fee

Payment is Apple Pay, tap, or credit or debit card only (Visa, Mastercard or Discover). A deposit may be required for heavy loads, and for all residential loads over 10,000 pounds. Compare the per-ton rate using the dump fee calculator.

What it takes

The city lists green waste, wooden pallets, mattresses, furniture and rugs among the accepted waste, along with general household trash. Household hazardous waste goes to the city's separate HHW drop-off program. See household hazardous waste.

Tips

• A tarp saves $10, so bring one. See tarping an open bed.
• Most pickup loads of household junk weigh well under 2,000 pounds and get the flat $18 rate, plus the $2 environmental fee.
• Leave cash at home.

Los Reales Landfill FAQ

How much does it cost to dump at Los Reales Landfill?

For residential self-haulers, $18 for a covered load under 2,000 pounds or $38 per ton over that, plus a $2 environmental fee. Uncovered loads add $10.

What are Los Reales Landfill hours?

Monday to Saturday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sundays and major holidays.

Does Los Reales take cash?

No. The city lists Apple Pay, tap, and Visa, Mastercard or Discover credit or debit cards only.

How much to dump tires in Tucson?

$5 per passenger tire, limit 10, on top of other applicable fees.

Where is Los Reales Landfill?

5300 E. Los Reales Road, south of Los Reales Rd. at Craycroft Rd., off I-10.

The bottom line

Cover the load, bring a card, and most household trips come to $20. Other Arizona sites: Phoenix transfer stations and Apache Junction.

Gear for your dump run

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• AmazonCommercial heavy-duty 16-mil poly tarp: Covers the load so nothing blows out on the highway, and helps you avoid the uncovered-load fee many sites charge.
• Rhino USA 1-inch ratchet tie-down straps (4-pack): Holds the tarp and bulky items like furniture in place in a pickup bed or trailer.
• Wells Lamont 3300 leather-palm work gloves: Most drop-off sites are self-unload, so protect your hands from splinters, nails and sharp edges.