Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in California

Napa Recycling and Composting Facility

820 Levitin Way

(707) 255-5200

Public drop-off for separated yard trimmings, wood, food scraps, scrap metal, e-waste and other listed materials. Fees and acceptance rules vary by material; check the operator's current guidance before visiting.

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California Recycling

W Frances Dr Anaheim CA 92801 USA

Mon-Tue 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Wed Closed · Thu-Sun 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

3.3 (8 reviews)

California Recycling is a recycling drop-off center based at West Frances Drive in Anaheim, California.

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City of Berkeley Transfer Station

1201 Second Street

(510) 981-7270

Mon-Sat 8 am-4:30 pm

City-run transfer station on Second Street that takes refuse, construction and demolition materials, compostable organics, appliances, tires and mattresses. It also pays 16 cents per gallon for up to 20 gallons of used motor oil.

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California Waste Services

621 W 152nd St

(800) 839-5550

Open 7 days a week

4.1 (126 reviews)

California Waste Services has run dumpsters and waste facilities in Los Angeles and Orange County since 1998. Its South Bay facility in Gardena pairs with a Downtown LA site that stays open around the clock, and both facilities take construction debris, inert materials, and more for self-haul customers. The company rents roll-off dumpsters in 3, 10, 20, and 40 yard sizes and delivers to job sites. Accepted loads include demolition waste, wood, drywall, concrete and masonry, dirt, green waste, cardboard, furniture, and metal, with a diversion rate above 75 percent and automated LEED reporting for contractors. Liquids, asbestos, batteries, medical waste, food waste, paint, propane tanks, tires, and refrigerators with freon are refused. Contractors and demo crews also sell mixed scrap metal here.

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Huntington Beach City Yard Compost Station

17371 Gothard Street

(714) 375-5010

Mon to Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Self-service compost pickup at the City Yard, free for Huntington Beach residents. Bring a scoop or shovel and your own containers to fill.

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EDCO Recycling Buyback Center

6700 Federal Blvd Lemon Grove CA 91945 USA

(619) 287-7555

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Sat Closed · Sun 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

3.6 (29 reviews)

EDCO Recycling Buyback Center in Lemon Grove operates at 6700 Federal Boulevard and accepts California Redemption Value (CRV) beverage containers for cash. According to EDCO's Lemon Grove recycling guide, accepted materials include glass food and beverage containers, aluminum and steel cans, aluminum foil, rigid plastics #1–7, cardboard, styrofoam packaging, newspapers, and mixed paper. EDCO also serves Lemon Grove residential and commercial customers with curbside organics and construction/demolition/inerts (CDI) material programs.

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North Hills Recycling

11700 Blucher Ave Granada Hills CA 91344 USA

(818) 831-7980

Mon-Fri 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

3.8 (31 reviews)

North Hills Recycling provides waste disposal and environmental services in the Los Angeles area, including recycling, dumpster rentals, emergency grinding, land clearing, and mulch and hydroseed applications. Its website lists an address in Granada Hills and says it has served the Los Angeles area for over 25 years.

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Gilton Resource Recovery

800 S McClure Rd Modesto CA 95357 USA

(209) 527-3781

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

4.3 (116 reviews)

Gilton Resource Recovery operates a transfer facility in Modesto that processes source-separated organics, commingled recyclables, and residential, commercial, industrial, and public-haul refuse. Its listed services include composting, product destruction, and recycling food and beverage waste into ingredients.

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Moreno Valley Corporate Yard Free Mulch

15670 Perris Blvd.

951.413.3109

Mon to Sat 7 am to 4 pm

Moreno Valley residents pick up free mulch at the City Corporate Yard on Perris Boulevard from Monday through Saturday. The giveaway runs in the visitor parking lot on the north side of Santiago Drive, east of Perris Boulevard, and visitors fill their own containers with their own shovels. The city runs the mulch program as part of its solid waste and recycling services, which also sponsor household hazardous waste and electronic waste collection events and free dump days at other locations.

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Recology Mountain View

935 Terra Bella Ave Mountain View CA 94043 USA

(408) 582-7250

Mon Closed · Tue-Fri 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.6 (83 reviews)

Recology is a leading resource recovery company on the West Coast, offering recycling services in various locations such as American Canyon, Arcata, Auburn, Butte, Colusa, Davis, Del Norte, Dixon, Eel River, Humboldt, Mariposa, Mountain View, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bruno, San Francisco, San Mateo, Sonoma Marin, Santa Clara, South Bay, Vacaville, Vallejo, Yuba-Sutter in California, as well as Ashland, Clackamas, Portland, and Western Oregon in Oregon, and King County, Des Moines, Maple Valley, Mercer Island, North Bend in Washington. They divert 1.4 million tons of materials from landfills, with a focus on sustainability goals such as a 27 percent increase in composting and investments in landfill-gas-to-energy systems. Recology emphasizes recycling rules of thumb, urging people to avoid single-use plastics, keep recyclables empty, clean, and dry, and remember that each community may have different recycling guidelines. They also provide services like electronic waste drop-off and disposal vouchers for residents to haul items directly to designated stations at no charge, promoting environmental responsibility and circular economy practices.

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Napa Recycling & Waste Services

820 Levitin Way Napa CA 94558 USA

(707) 255-5200

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

4.0 (61 reviews)

Earth Day Napa Community Cleanup is hosting a citywide event on April 12, 2025, from 9 am to 11:30 am at cleanup sites including Napa Creek at Main Pearl and Napa River. Additionally, the Earth Day Napa Festival will take place on Saturday, April 12th, at Oxbow Commons from 11 am to 4 pm, offering free admission, activities for all ages, food, wine, beer, and live music. Visitors can also learn more about the Napa Recycling Composting Facility, where recyclable and compostable materials can be dropped off or organic compost can be purchased. Weekly collection reminders and pick-up day reminders are available to help individuals stay informed about trash disposal schedules. Follow Napa Recycling on Facebook for more updates and information.

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Recology Sonoma Marin

7576 Redwood Blvd Novato CA 94945 USA

(800) 243-0291

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

2.8 (56 reviews)

Recology Sonoma Marin provides waste management and recycling services in Novato, California. The site offers CRV buy-back services and provides residents with resources for organics and recycling programs.

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Neal Road Recycling Facility

1023 Neal Rd

(530) 345-4917

Butte County landfill and recycling facility in Paradise. It offers programs for green waste and for refrigerators and freezers, plus information on conserving resources through recycling.

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Paramount Resource Recycling

7230 E Petterson Ln Paramount CA 90723 USA

(562) 602-6505

Mon-Thu 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Fri 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Sat 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

4.2 (79 reviews)

Paramount's municipal trash and recycling program is operated by Athens Services, located at 7202 East Petterson Lane in Paramount, CA. Residential customers receive curbside trash pickup, free bulky item collection, free e-waste pickup, and organics recycling as part of their service. The program operates under California SB 1383 requirements for organic waste diversion and follows a published holiday collection schedule for the year.

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Golden Bear Transfer Station

1 Parr Blvd, Building C, Richmond, CA 94801, USA

(510) 970-7274

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

2.3 (48 reviews)

Republic Services lists Golden Bear Transfer Station at 1 Parr Boulevard, Building C, Richmond, with weekday hours 7 a.m.–5 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Its 2026 rate sheet covers solid waste, construction/demolition debris, green and wood waste, tires, and appliances, with specific minimums and exclusions; call to confirm acceptance and fees for a particular load.

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Shoreway Environmental Center - Public Recycling Center

333 Shoreway Rd San Carlos CA 94070 USA

(650) 802-8355

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

4.0 (73 reviews)

The Shoreway Environmental Center is located at 333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070, offering services such as a Transfer Station and Public Recycling Center. The Public Recycling Center is open Monday to Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day, with a note that the buyback portion is currently closed. The Transfer Station operates from Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., also closed on holidays. Specific items accepted include aerosols, batteries (car and household), and asphalt roofing, with varying quantity limits and costs. Visitors are informed that animal waste is not accepted and should be placed in the garbage. Rates listed are effective starting January 1, 2025.

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Miramar Landfill and Greenery

5180 Convoy St

(858) 694-7000

Mon-Sat 7:00 AM-4:00 PM

The City of San Diego runs its only active landfill at 5180 Convoy St, with a green waste drop-off at the Miramar Greenery on the same site. The Greenery turns yard waste into compost, mulch and wood chips for sale. Both close Sundays and on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Recology San Francisco

501 Tunnel Ave San Francisco CA 94134 USA

(415) 330-1400

Mon-Fri 7 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun 7:30 AM – 4 PM

4.0 (139 reviews)

Recology San Francisco operates a transfer station that serves as a hub for resource recovery and disposal activities. It is also home to an Environmental Education Program and the renowned Artist in Residence Program.

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ATT Recycle, Inc. dba Leo Recycle

215 Leo Ave, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

408-780-5557

Mon-Fri 6:00am to 7:00pm · Sat 7:00am to 5:30pm · Sun 7:00am to 5:00pm

5.0 (4 reviews)

Leo Recycle is a family-owned disposal and recycling yard at 215 Leo Avenue in San Jose, operating under ATT Recycle, Inc. Its site frames the yard around green waste disposal for homeowners, landscapers, and contractors. A visit runs on a truck scale: drivers weigh in at the gate, dump at the tipping area, weigh out again, and pay an invoice based on the tonnage dumped. The yard opens at 6 a.m. on weekdays and runs seven days a week, closing only on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

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Cal Recycling

19318 Soledad Canyon Rd Canyon Country CA 91351 USA

(818) 523-8778

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

5.0 (2 reviews)

Cal Recycling is a recycling drop-off center based at 19318 Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, California.

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Kiefer Landfill

12701 Kiefer Blvd.

(916) 875-5555

Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-4:30 PM; Sat-Sun 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Sacramento County runs this 1,084-acre landfill on Kiefer Blvd near Grant Line Road, open to the public, businesses, and private haulers. Drivers pay at the scale house, then unload household waste at the tipping area and recyclables, green waste, and clean wood in their own designated areas. Customers do not need to live in Sacramento County, and the site takes cash, credit cards, or checks.

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SMaRT Station

301 Carl Rd Sunnyvale CA 94089 USA

408-752-8530

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

4.2 (199 reviews)

SMaRT Station Recycling Center offers a variety of garbage and recycling services to residents in participating areas. It serves as a Materials Recovery site with advanced equipment to sort recyclable materials and hosts additional programs like compost and mulch pickup.

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Ecowaste Junk Removal

13241 Bradley Ave

8186596333

Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm, Sat: 7am-3pm, Sun: Closed

Licensed crews based on Bradley Avenue in Sylmar haul junk across the Santa Clarita Valley. The price follows how much of the truck a load fills. The crew loads it, hauls it, and sweeps, and payment is by credit card or Zelle. Ecowaste Junk Removal, an EWS company, also runs 10, 12, 25, and 40 yard roll-off dumpsters and books work with no contract. Garage, attic, shed, estate, and move-out cleanouts sit alongside remodel debris and yard waste. Job sites send drywall, lumber, tile, concrete, brick, scrap metal, flooring, boxes, and office furniture. Refused loads are hazardous materials and chemicals, paint, solvents, fuel, asbestos, medical and biohazard waste, propane tanks, pressurized cylinders, and any liquids. Towns served include Valencia, Newhall, Canyon Country, Saugus, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Agua Dulce, and Acton.

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Tracy Material Recovery Facility & Solid Waste Transfer

30703 South MacArthur Drive

(209) 832-2355

Facility Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, closed Sunday

Tracy Material Recovery Facility & Solid Waste Transfer is a public disposal and materials processing facility built in 1995 to help the City of Tracy and San Joaquin County meet the state Integrated Waste Management Act. The plant receives solid waste, recyclables, green waste, wood, and other inert waste, then prepares recyclables for end markets by mechanical and manual sorting. The site runs single-stream recycling, green waste and food waste composting, and wood waste grinding. Public drop-off covers garbage, green waste, clean wood, appliances, e-waste, and mattresses. It hosts the San Joaquin County pesticide container recycling days every other month, and the facility is open Saturdays.

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