Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
Prima Deshecha Landfill
Prima Deshecha Landfill is a landfill in San Juan Capistrano, CA, in Orange County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items and mattresses. We list 86 other drop-off sites in Orange County. EPA records show it took in about 685,720 tons of waste in 2022.
| Address | 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Directions |
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| County | Orange County, CA |
| Phone | (949) 728-3040 |
| Website | oclandfills.com |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 7 am to 5 pm |
| Fees |
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| Access | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Mattresses |
| Not accepted | hazardous waste, tires, paint, asbestos, batteries, chemicals, medical waste, liquids, contaminated soil, fuel |
| Payment | cash, check, card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| Operator | County of Orange - OC Waste & Recycling (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1976 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: oclandfills.com, oclandfills.com. 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
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
- Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.
Other landfills nearby
- San Onofre Landfill Landfill
- Las Pulgas LF Landfill
- Frank R. Bowerman Landfill Landfill
- 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 4 pm Cars, passenger minivans, SUVs (loads under 360 lbs): $15.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsMattresses
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- OC Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center - San Juan Capistrano Hazardous waste drop-off VerifiedHours: Tue-Sat: 9 am to 3 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 9 am to 3 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
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 Prima Deshecha Landfill?
32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.
What can I drop off at Prima Deshecha Landfill?
Prima Deshecha Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items and mattresses. Not accepted: hazardous waste, tires, paint, asbestos, batteries and chemicals.
Is Prima Deshecha Landfill open to the public?
Government-operated drop-off, as far as our sources show.
How much does it cost to dump at Prima Deshecha Landfill?
Cars, passenger minivans, SUVs (loads under 360 lbs): $15.00; Pickup trucks, utility vans, cargo vans (loads under 880 lbs): $30.00; Hard-to-handle items longer than six feet (wood, furniture, mattresses), added fee: $15.00; Per ton, vehicles carrying more than 880 lbs: $92.70. Rates effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Source checked October 2026.
When is Prima Deshecha Landfill open?
Mon-Sat: 7 am to 5 pm.
What other landfills are near Prima Deshecha Landfill?
San Onofre Landfill in San Clemente (7.9 mi), Las Pulgas LF in Oceanside (15 mi) and Frank R. Bowerman Landfill in Irvine (17 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near San Juan Capistrano?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is OC Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center - San Juan Capistrano, about 2.4 miles away.
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