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Otay Landfill
Otay Landfill is a landfill in Chula Vista, CA, in San Diego County. It is privately operated. Private landfills generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items. It is one of 65 drop-off sites we list in San Diego County. EPA records show it took in about 1,396,128 tons of waste in 2022.
| Address | 1700 Maxwell Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County, CA |
| Phone | (619) 421-3773 |
| Hours | Not listed yet. The phone number above is the fastest way to check. |
| Fees | Fees unknown to us. Call and describe your load to get a quote. |
| Access | Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | Republic Services, Inc. (privately owned) |
| Opened | 1963 |
Source: EPA landfill data (LMOP), EPA record dated August 2025. We have not verified it yet. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Before you go
- Confirm the schedule: many drop-offs close on holidays and some weekdays.
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Some private sites only serve contractors and haulers; check first.
Other landfills nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pm General refuse, per ton (City waste): $42 plus $13 recycling fee and $8 refuse collector business taxHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brush
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Wed,Sat: 9 am to 1 pm
- Sanco Resource Recovery Transfer stationHours: Sun 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Otay Landfill?
1700 Maxwell Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91911. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Otay Landfill?
Otay Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items. Large or unusual items are best checked by phone.
Is Otay Landfill open to the public?
Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
What other landfills are near Otay Landfill?
Sycamore Landfill in Santee (18 mi) and West Miramar Sanitary Landfill and Greenery in San Diego (18 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Chula Vista?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Chula Vista HHW Facility (San Diego County), about < 1 miles away.
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