Where to dump trash in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles residents who want to haul their own trash can use regional landfills and recovery facilities run by the LA County Sanitation Districts or private operators. Prices are per ton, usually with a one-ton minimum, so small loads can still cost $100+.
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Sunshine Canyon Landfill
Landfill · Republic Services
Open to the public
Address
14747 San Fernando Road, Sylmar, CA 91342
Phone
Hours
- Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Hand-unloading loads must be on the scales by 5 PM (Mon–Fri) / 1 PM (Sat); cash/card customers by 5 PM (Mon–Fri) / 11 AM (Sat) per the fee page
Who can use it
Bring a completed Origin Report Form. Safety vest and hard hat required (sold on site). Loads must be tarped.
Fees
| General load | $120 per ton (one-ton minimum) + $19.71 environmental fee per load |
| Mattress | Check with facility |
| Tires | Check with facility |
| Appliances | $115 each (recycle only) |
| Couch / furniture | Hard-to-handle / bulky waste: $275 each + disposal |
| Yard waste | Clean green waste: $125 per ton (one-ton minimum) |
- Rates listed 'as of July 1, 2024' on the operator's page – confirm before you go.
- Untarped load penalty: $175.
- Computers/monitors: $85 each.
- Safety vest $12.50 and hard hat $12.50 if you don't bring your own.
What they accept / don't accept
Accepted
- Household refuse (MSW)
- Clean green waste
- Appliances (recycling only)
- Computers / monitors (fee)
Not accepted
- Hazardous waste
- Liquids
- Batteries, paint, used oil, antifreeze, asbestos
Puente Hills Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
Materials recovery facility · Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts
Open to the public
Address
13130 Crossroads Parkway South, City of Industry, CA 91746
Phone
Hours
- Monday–Saturday: 4:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Closed Sunday and major holidays
Who can use it
Self-haul / hand loads accepted. Safety vest required ($4.50 at scale house). Payment: cash, MC/AmEx/Discover, debit – no checks.
Fees
| General load | $112.44 per ton (1-ton minimum charge) |
| Mattress | Check with facility |
| Tires | Check with facility |
| Appliances | Check with facility |
| Couch / furniture | Hard-to-handle, bulky items: $127.44 per ton |
| Yard waste | Segregated uncontaminated green waste: $107.33 per ton |
- Rates effective July 15, 2026.
- Uncovered loads capable of producing litter: $5.40 per ton or per load surcharge.
What they accept / don't accept
Accepted
- Municipal solid and inert waste
- Bulky items
- Green waste
- Food waste (load requirements apply)
Not accepted
- Disaster-related waste (per state requirements)
Map pins are approximate (geocoded from the published address with OpenStreetMap). Always use the official address and confirm hours and fees before you go. See something wrong? Tell us.
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