Downey

Where to dispose of yard waste in Downey

3 confirmed places within 25 miles of Downey take yard waste. The closest is Puente Hills Materials Recovery Facility in City of Industry, about 6.8 mi away.

Places that take yard waste

• Puente Hills Materials Recovery Facility

  Transfer station · City of Industry · 6.8 mi from Downey

  Accepted

  Directions562-908-4288

• Scholl Canyon Landfill

  Landfill · Glendale · 15 mi from Downey

  Accepted with conditions

  Directions818-243-9779

• Olinda Alpha Landfill

  Landfill · Brea · 17 mi from Downey

  Accepted

  Directions

Permitted nearby, not confirmed

On CalRecycle's permit list for yard waste but public drop-off isn't confirmed; call first: Downey Area Recycling & Transfer (1.6 mi), Salt Lake Transfer Station (2.5 mi), Construction and Demolition Recycling (2.7 mi), Waste Management South Gate Transfer (3.5 mi), Universal Waste Systems, Inc. Material Recovery Facility & Transfer Station (3.8 mi), Greencycle (4.4 mi).

Good to know

Clean green waste is accepted at composting sites and most landfills at a lower rate than trash. More about yard waste disposal.

Yard waste disposal near Downey

• Los Angeles
• Long Beach
• Brea
• Torrance
• Anaheim
• Glendale

Other things to get rid of in Downey

• Concrete
• Dirt & soil
• Construction debris
• Furniture
• TVs & electronics
• Tires
• Paint
• Motor oil & antifreeze

Distances are straight-line from the center of Downey. Hours and fees change; call before you go.