Dumps NearbyDumps & landfills in Marin County, CA
Marin County has 8 drop-off sites in our directory, among them 2 landfills, 2 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 1 hazardous waste drop-off. Most people here live in or around San Rafael. For 3 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (2)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (2)Household hazardous waste (1)Yard waste & compost (2)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (1)
County rules
- Marin Household Hazardous Waste Facility serves households in Marin County except Novato residents, and is free for households (containers up to 5 gallons or 50 pounds). Source
- Apartment residents in San Rafael can ask their property manager to schedule a free bulky item pickup through Marin Sanitary Service, (415) 456-2601. Source
Landfills in Marin County
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 3 pm … Car, SUV or pickup, up to 1,000 lb (general debris or green waste): $55.00 per loadHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushScrap metalAppliances
- Redwood Landfill Landfill
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Marin County
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsMattresses
- Marin Sanitary Service Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsTiresScrap metal
Household hazardous waste in Marin County
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 8 am to 3:30 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Yard waste & compost in Marin County
- Bolinas - Stinson Resource Recovery Project Compost & yard waste site
- West Marin Compost Compost & yard waste site
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Marin County
- Novato Recycling and Buyback Center Tire recycler
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Marin County?
Marin Resource Recovery Center (Marin Sanitary Service) (San Rafael), Redwood Sanitary Landfill / Waste Management Earthcare Marin (Novato), Marin Sanitary Service Transfer Station (San Rafael) and Redwood Landfill (Novato) take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Marin County?
We list 2 active landfills in Marin County: Redwood Sanitary Landfill / Waste Management Earthcare Marin and Redwood Landfill.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Marin County?
Household hazardous waste goes to Marin Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
How much does the dump cost in Marin County?
Redwood Sanitary Landfill / Waste Management Earthcare Marin: car, suv or pickup, up to 1,000 lb (general debris or green waste) $55.00 per load. Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Marin County?
Marin Household Hazardous Waste Facility is for residents only.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Marin County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Marin County below.
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