Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
Sycamore Landfill
You will find Sycamore Landfill in Santee, CA. It is a landfill 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 1,024,563 tons of waste in 2022.
| Address | 8514 Mast Boulevard, Santee, CA 92071 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County, CA |
| Phone | (619) 562-0530 |
| Website | cityofsanteeca.gov |
| Hours | No hours on record. A quick call saves a wasted trip. |
| Fees | Free for residents |
| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Santee homeowners: valid driver's license and residential water or electric bill |
| Access | Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | Republic Services, Inc. (privately owned) |
| Opened | 1962 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: cityofsanteeca.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in San Diego County
- Unincorporated San Diego County residents can use four county HHW facilities (Ramona, Chula Vista, Escondido, El Cajon); bring proof of address, max 15 gallons or 125 pounds. El Cajon is temporarily closed to unincorporated residents. Source
- Residents of incorporated cities must use their own city's HHW program (e.g., City of San Diego residents use the Miramar HHW facility by appointment). Source
Before you go
- Hours are not on file, so phone first to make sure the gate is open.
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Confirm that they accept loads from the public before loading up.
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
- Otay Landfill Landfill
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Wed,Sat: 9 am to 3 pm
- Sanco Resource Recovery Transfer stationHours: Sun 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in San Diego County
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sycamore Landfill?
8514 Mast Boulevard, Santee, CA 92071. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at Sycamore Landfill?
Sycamore Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items.
Can non-residents use Sycamore Landfill?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Santee homeowners: valid driver's license and residential water or electric bill.
Is Sycamore Landfill free?
It is free for residents, according to the operator.
What other landfills are near Sycamore Landfill?
West Miramar Sanitary Landfill and Greenery in San Diego (7.6 mi) and Otay Landfill in Chula Vista (18 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Santee?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is City of San Diego Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility, about 7.6 miles away.
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