Santa Monica

Where to dispose of yard waste in Santa Monica

2 confirmed places within 25 miles of Santa Monica take yard waste. The closest is Scholl Canyon Landfill in Glendale, about 19 mi away, with conditions.

Places that take yard waste

• Scholl Canyon Landfill

  Landfill · Glendale · 19 mi from Santa Monica

  Accepted with conditions

  Directions818-243-9779

• Sunshine Canyon Landfill

  Landfill · Sylmar · 21 mi from Santa Monica

  Accepted

  Directions

Permitted nearby, not confirmed

On CalRecycle's permit list for yard waste but public drop-off isn't confirmed; call first: Southern Cal. Disposal Co. Recycling & Transfer Station (1.5 mi), Culver City Transfer/Recycling Station (5.9 mi), City Of Inglewood Transfer Station (8.5 mi), Active Recycling MRF and Transfer Station (10 mi), American Waste Transfer Station (14 mi), Waste Resources Recovery (15 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 Santa Monica

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

Other things to get rid of in Santa Monica

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

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