Dumps & landfills in Sacramento County, CA
In Sacramento County, CA you can take waste to 35 sites we know of (3 landfills, 14 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 1 hazardous waste drop-off). The largest city in the county is Sacramento. For 5 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (3)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (14)Household hazardous waste (2)Yard waste & compost (1)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (15)
County rules
- County landfill and North Area Recovery Station accept household waste from the public; customers are not required to be Sacramento County residents. All loads must be covered or secured; an uncovered/unsecured load costs an additional $25.00. Source
- At county facilities, mattresses (non-business loads) are free, 1-2 large appliances per day are free, and 1-4 passenger/light-truck tires per day are free (fees effective January 1, 2026). Source
Landfills in Sacramento County
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 6:30 am to 4:30 pm … Minimum weight charge: $45.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTires
- Kiefer LF Landfill
- L and D Landfill Landfill
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Sacramento County
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 6:30 am to 6 pm … Minimum weight charge: $50.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushElectronicsTires
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 5 pm Minimum charge (800 lbs or less): $72.00 per loadHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronics
- California Waste Recovery Systems MRF Transfer station
- Caltrans Maintenance (Elk Grove) Transfer station
- Caltrans Maintenance (Rancho Cordova) Transfer station
- Caltrans Maintenance (Sacramento) Transfer station
- Elder Creek Recovery and Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsTiresScrap metal
- Elder Creek Transfer and Recovery Transfer station
- Florin Perkins Public Disposal Site Mrf/Lvts Transfer station
- JL Recycling Recycling center
- Sierra Waste Recycling &transfer Station Transfer station
- South Area Transfer Station Transfer station
- Waste Management Recycle America, LLC Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Watt Avenue Recycling and Material Recovery Facility Transfer station
Household hazardous waste in Sacramento County
- Gem Rancho Cordova LLC Hazardous waste drop-off
- Safety Kleen Systems - Sacramento Hazardous waste drop-off
Yard waste & compost in Sacramento County
- Lopez Ag Service INC Compost & yard waste site
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Sacramento County
- Hours: Sat-Wed: 9 am to 4 pm
- Hours: Tue: 8:30 am to 4 pm … Residential drop-off (up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per month): No FeeHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresScrap metal
- California Electronic Asset Recovery (Cear) Electronics recycler
- Caron Salvage Scrap metal yard
- DC Metals & Recycling Scrap metal yard
- Desilva Gates Construction - Sacramento Tire recycler
- Intermountain Slurry Seal INC Tire recycler
- Nearly New Store Fixtures Scrap metal yard
- Radius Recycling - Pick - N - Pull Rancho Cordova Scrap metal yard
- Radius Recycling - Sacramento Scrap metal yard
- Schnitzer Steel Industries INC Scrap metal yard
- Sims Metal - Rancho Cordova Scrap metal yard
- Sims Metal - Sacramento Scrap metal yard
- Teichert Construction Tire recycler
- Tko Recycling Scrap metal yard
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Sacramento County?
North Area Recovery Station (North Highlands), North Area Transfer Station (North Highlands), Sacramento County Landfill (Kiefer) (Sloughhouse) and Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station (Sacramento) and 13 more take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Sacramento County?
We list 3 active landfills in Sacramento County: Sacramento County Landfill (Kiefer), Kiefer LF and L and D Landfill.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Sacramento County?
Household hazardous waste goes to Safety Kleen Systems - Sacramento.
How much does the dump cost in Sacramento County?
North Area Recovery Station: residential drop-off (up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per month) No Fee; North Area Transfer Station: minimum weight charge $50.00; Sacramento County Landfill (Kiefer): minimum weight charge $45.00. Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Sacramento County?
Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center and North Area Recovery Station are for residents only. Proof needed: Be prepared to show a driver's license.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Sacramento County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Sacramento County below.
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