Where to dispose of dirt & soil
Excavated dirt, fill, sand, gravel and rock. 12 places accept it in Southern California.
Riverside County
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Badlands Landfill
Accepted with conditions
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El Sobrante Landfill
Accepted with conditions
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Lamb Canyon Landfill
Accepted with conditions
San Bernardino County
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Mid-Valley Sanitary Landfill
Accepted with conditions
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San Timoteo Sanitary Landfill
Accepted with conditions
Orange County
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Frank R. Bowerman Landfill
Accepted with conditions
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Olinda Alpha Landfill
Accepted with conditions
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Prima Deshecha Landfill
Accepted with conditions
Los Angeles County
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Sunshine Canyon Landfill
Accepted with conditions
San Diego County
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Miramar Landfill
Accepted with conditions
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Otay Landfill
Accepted with conditions
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Sycamore Landfill
Accepted with conditions
Good to know
Clean dirt (no trash, roots or contamination) is usually accepted as inert material and priced by weight or load.
Some landfills accept clean soil at a reduced rate or for free because they use it as daily cover. Others don't take dirt at all, so check the facility before loading a trailer.
Other ways
- Free fill listings. Clean fill dirt is often wanted by neighbors and contractors; online "free fill" listings can save the trip.
Don't bother
These do not take dirt & soil: Palm Springs Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, Anaheim Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, Irvine Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.