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Frank R. Bowerman Landfill
Frank R. Bowerman Landfill is a landfill in Orange County, CA, listed under Irvine. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items. It is one of 87 drop-off sites we list in Orange County. It handled about 2,191,039 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).
| Address | 11002 Bee Canyon Access Road, Irvine, CA 92618 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County, CA |
| Website | egov.ocgov.com |
| Hours | Not listed yet. The phone number above is the fastest way to check. |
| Fees | Not published. Charges at sites like this usually depend on weight and vehicle size. |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | County of Orange - OC Waste & Recycling (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1990 |
Listed by the U.S. EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program and the EPA debris recovery dataset (August 2025). Not yet checked by us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Orange County
- Only Olinda Alpha (Brea) and Prima Deshecha (San Juan Capistrano) landfills are open to the public; Frank R. Bowerman Landfill (Irvine) states no public disposal is permitted. Source
- Household hazardous waste is free for Orange County residents at four county centers (Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano), Tue-Sat 9-3. Source
Before you go
- Ask about the last entry time; scales often stop taking loads before closing.
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other landfills nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 6 am to 6 pm Mattresses/box springs free per customer per day: 2 free (max 5)Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 5 pm Cars, passenger minivans, SUVs (loads under 360 lbs): $15.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsMattresses
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pm Cars, passenger minivans, SUVs (loads under 360 lbs): $15.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsMattresses
- San Onofre Landfill Landfill
- Savage Canyon Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 9 am to 3 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Safety Kleen Systems - Santa Ana Hazardous waste drop-off
More in Orange County
All 87 drop-off sites in Orange County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Frank R. Bowerman Landfill?
11002 Bee Canyon Access Road, Irvine, CA 92618. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Frank R. Bowerman Landfill?
Frank R. Bowerman Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items. Accepted items can change, so check first.
Is Frank R. Bowerman Landfill open to the public?
Operated by a local government agency; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
What other landfills are near Frank R. Bowerman Landfill?
El Sobrante Landfill in Corona (15 mi), Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano (17 mi) and Olinda Alpha Landfill in Brea (17 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Irvine?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is OC Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center - Irvine, about < 1 miles away.
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