Dumpmapper

California Dumps, Landfills & Transfer Stations

  • 386 listings
  • 141 dumps & landfills
  • 74 transfer stations
  • 9 hazardous waste
  • 158 recycling & drop-offs
  • 4 yard waste, compost & tires
  • 80 with posted hours

Dumpmapper has 386 listings in California, spread across 52 of its 58 counties. That includes 141 landfills, 74 transfer stations, 9 hazardous-waste drop-offs, 125 recycling centers, 4 yard waste sites, 8 electronics recyclers, and 25 battery drop-offs.

The places with the most listings are Los Angeles County (39), Santa Clara County (34), Riverside County (33), San Diego County (25), and San Bernardino County (22).

For recycling and problem materials, the map currently shows 37 battery, 25 hazardous waste, oil or bulb, and 20 electronics drop-off listings statewide. Public data is thin on these, so also check county programs and the official locators linked below.

Listings aren't verified yet. Hours, fees and resident rules change, so check with the site before you go. We show a phone number or website when a source lists one.

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Showing California only. 2 listings whose map point falls just outside California are left off the map but still listed on their county pages. Click a county on the map to open its page. Need search or open-now filters? Open the full map.

California counties with listings 52

Counties with no listings yet 6

These pages point to the nearest sites in neighboring areas.

Alpine County · Amador County · Del Norte County · Glenn County · Nevada County · Sierra County

Largest cities in California

The nearest listed sites to each city center, by straight-line distance. Road distance is longer.

Recycling & hazardous waste in California

Statewide, the map lists 143 recycling centers, 0 paint drop-offs, 37 battery drop-offs, 25 hazardous waste, oil or bulb drop-offs, and 20 electronics drop-offs. Some places count toward more than one of these. Open the map with only these types switched on.

For paint, try the PaintCare drop-off site finder (it only covers states with a paint stewardship program). For rechargeable and single-use batteries, try the Call2Recycle locator, now run as The Battery Network.

Old paint · Batteries · Household hazardous waste · Electronics · Motor oil & filters · Fluorescent bulbs · Propane & pool chemicals

California dump FAQ

How many landfills are in California?

Dumpmapper lists 141 landfills in California, in 46 of its 58 counties, plus 74 transfer stations, where you can usually drop off trash and bulky loads. The list comes from OpenStreetMap and the US EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, so it can miss sites, especially private or construction-debris landfills.

Where can I take household hazardous waste in California?

We list 25 places in California that take household hazardous waste, motor oil or fluorescent bulbs, including Agua Mansa Permanent HHW Facility (Jurupa Valley), Butte Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Chico), and City of Lake Elsinore Houshold Hazardous Waste (Lake Elsinore). Many counties also hold collection days a few times a year instead of running a permanent site, so check with your county's solid waste or public works office too.

Do dumps in California charge a fee?

Many do, and each site sets its own prices. Charges often depend on weight, load size or the type of item, and tires, mattresses and appliances commonly cost extra. In our California data, 7 listings are tagged in OpenStreetMap as charging a fee and 3 listings as free; the rest don't say. We don't publish prices we can't verify, so ask the site before you go. The dump cost calculator can help you estimate a load.

Can I use a dump in California if I'm not a resident?

It depends on the site. Some city- and county-run sites serve residents only or charge non-residents more, while many privately run landfills and transfer stations take anyone who pays. In our data, 2 listings in California are tagged in OpenStreetMap as residents-only. Check the site's rules before you go, and bring an ID or a utility bill in case they ask for proof of address.

How do I find the phone number or hours for a dump in California?

113 of the 386 listings in California have a phone number or website in our sources. We show it on the map popup, the county page and the listing page, and you can tap a phone number to call. For listings without one, use the Find phone & hours link: it opens a web search for the site's name and town. If you find the phone number or hours, send them to us and we'll add them after checking.

Which counties in California have the most dump and drop-off listings?

Los Angeles County (39), Santa Clara County (34), and Riverside County (33) have the most listings. 52 of California's 58 counties have at least one listing; the pages for the rest point to the nearest sites in neighboring areas.

Where can I recycle paint and batteries in California?

Dumpmapper lists 0 paint drop-offs and 37 battery drop-offs in California. Public data on these is thin, so also try the PaintCare site finder (it only covers states with a paint stewardship program) and the Call2Recycle battery locator. Our paint and battery guides cover the basics.

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