Miramar Landfill Prices: San Diego Landfill Fees for 2026–27

Miramar Landfill basics

The Miramar Landfill and Recycling Center is at 5180 Convoy St., San Diego. The city lists hours as Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sundays (Miramar Landfill page). Fees depend on your vehicle, the type of waste, the load's weight and whether the waste was generated inside the City of San Diego.

Flat rates for cars, pickups and small trailers

Cars, SUVs, minivans, vans, pickups and trailers up to 5 ft wide by 9 ft long by 4 ft high fall into Vehicle Tier 1, for loads under one ton. Pickup and van eligibility depends on payload capacity. Tier 1 pays a flat rate per load:

Tier 2 covers loads over one ton and under three tons, such as a pickup towing a trailer or any trailer bigger than the Tier 1 size. That flat rate jumps to $148 for city trash ($156 non-city) and $352 for city C&D debris ($374 non-city). Source: Miramar FY2027 fee flyer (PDF).

Miramar per-ton prices for weighed loads

The city says these rates include a $15-per-ton AB 939 recycling fee and an $8-per-ton Refuse Collector Business Tax where applicable. Franchise haulers and City forces have separate rates. Details are in the full Miramar fee schedule (PDF).

Prices checked October 2026. Fees change, often at the start of a fiscal year, and the scale house has the final word. Call ahead before you load up.

Extra fees and rules at Miramar

• Cover your load. Uncovered loads are charged $50.
• Payment: cash is no longer accepted. The flyer lists major credit cards, debit cards with a Visa or Mastercard logo, checks and deferred-payment accounts.
• No hand unloading after 4 p.m.
• Banned at the gate: CRTs, TVs, appliances, universal waste, electronic waste and household hazardous materials have to go elsewhere first.
• Other possible charges include oversized or overweight loads, extra processing by city staff, and returned checks. More details are on the City of San Diego refuse disposal fees page.

Other San Diego County landfill prices

Miramar is the only big landfill in the county with a full public fee schedule that we could find. The privately run Otay Landfill in Chula Vista tells visitors to call (619) 421-3773 for a full list of rates (Otay Landfill's disposal rates page). We couldn't find an official published price list for Sycamore Landfill in Santee, so call that site directly before you go and don't rely on third-party price lists.

To compare these costs against other parts of the country, see our guide to landfill prices nationwide, or estimate a load with the dump fee calculator.

Miramar Landfill Prices FAQ

How much does it cost to dump at Miramar Landfill?

From July 1, 2026, a Tier 1 load of trash (a car, pickup or small trailer under one ton) costs $75 if it's City of San Diego waste or $86 if it comes from outside the city. Weighed loads of trash are $102 or $108 a ton.

Does Miramar Landfill take cash?

No. Its FY2027 flyer says cash is no longer accepted. Bring a credit card, a debit card with a Visa or Mastercard logo, or a check.

What is 'city waste' at Miramar?

It's waste generated within the City of San Diego. Waste from other cities is charged the higher non-city rate.

What does Miramar charge for an uncovered load?

$50, on top of the disposal fee.

Can I bring a TV or refrigerator to Miramar?

No. CRTs, TVs, appliances, e-waste, universal waste and household hazardous materials have to be disposed of properly before you enter the landfill.

The bottom line

For most San Diego self-haulers, a covered pickup load of household junk at Miramar costs $75 (city) or $86 (non-city) under the 2026–27 schedule. Construction debris costs more. Double-check the Miramar FY2027 fee flyer (PDF) before you go, and call other county landfills directly for their rates.

Gear for your dump run

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• Wells Lamont 3300 leather-palm work gloves: Most drop-off sites are self-unload, so protect your hands from splinters, nails and sharp edges.