Orange County, CA Landfills: Olinda Alpha and Prima Deshecha Public Rates

Sites and hours

• Olinda Alpha Landfill, 1942 N. Valencia Ave., Brea 92823: public hours Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Prima Deshecha Landfill, 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano 92675: Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Frank R. Bowerman Landfill doesn't permit public disposal.

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.

Public rates (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027)

From the OC Waste & Recycling fee page:

• Cars, minivans, SUVs, loads under 360 pounds: $15
• Pickups, utility vans and cargo vans, loads under 880 pounds: $30
• Over 880 pounds: $92.70 per ton, or $107.70 per ton with hard-to-handle materials
• Items longer than 6 feet (wood, furniture, mattresses): $15 extra each
• Untested soil: full disposal rate. Clean soil: $4 per ton (certification over 5 cubic yards or 8 tons).

Clean, broken asphalt is free Monday through Saturday at both landfills. The sites take cash, check (two checks for weigh-backs, no P.O. boxes), Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay. No Venmo. Estimate with the dump fee calculator.

Proof of origin

The landfills only accept waste from Orange County. Bring a driver's license with an Orange County address, a current utility bill for the address the waste came from, or a contract showing that address. Prima Deshecha also has a free household hazardous waste collection center and accepts treated wood waste. Olinda doesn't take treated wood.

Tips

• Cut long boards and break down furniture to under 6 feet. That avoids $15 per item.
• A full pickup of heavy debris can top 880 pounds and switch you to per-ton billing. See why a cubic yard is not a ton.

Orange County, CA Landfills FAQ

How much does the Orange County landfill cost?

$15 for a car load under 360 pounds, $30 for a pickup or van under 880 pounds, and $92.70 per ton above that (July 2026 to June 2027 rates).

Which Orange County landfills are open to the public?

Olinda Alpha in Brea and Prima Deshecha in San Juan Capistrano.

What are Olinda landfill hours?

Public hours are Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Is there an extra fee for mattresses?

Items longer than 6 feet, including mattresses, add $15 each.

Do I need proof I live in Orange County?

Yes. A license with an OC address, a utility bill or a contract showing the waste's origin.

The bottom line

Cut items under 6 feet, bring proof of origin, and stay under the weight caps for flat pricing. California comparisons: San Diego and LA SAFE Centers.

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.