California
Landfill
San Diego landfill
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Miramar Landfill and Recycling Center.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
City of San Diego landfill open to the public, residents and businesses. Cars, pickups and small trailers pay flat rates by vehicle tier and waste type; heavier loads pay by the ton. Waste from outside the City of San Diego pays a higher rate for most waste types.
Hours
- Monday-Saturday 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (business hours)
- Self-dumping vehicles accepted until 4:30 p.m.; no hand unloads after 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday closed
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 (under 1 ton) general refuse | $75 City waste / $86 non-City waste |
| Tier 1 special handling or C&D debris | $108 City / $122 non-City |
| Tier 1 food material / green material / clean wood | $75 / $50 / $25 |
| Tier 2 (1 to 3 tons) general refuse | $148 City / $156 non-City |
| Tier 2 special handling | $207 City / $219 non-City |
| Tier 2 C&D debris | $352 City / $374 non-City |
| Tier 2 food / green / clean wood | $164 / $109 / $55 |
| Tier 3 (3 to 5 tons) general refuse | $641 City / $681 non-City |
| Weighed loads per ton: general refuse | $102 City / $108 non-City |
| Weighed loads per ton: special handling | $142 City / $151 non-City |
| Weighed loads per ton: C&D debris | $241 City / $257 non-City |
| Weighed loads per ton: food / green / clean wood | $108 / $72 / $36 |
| Uncovered load | $50 |
| Returned check penalty | $25 |
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste, CRTs, TVs, appliances, universal waste and electronic waste must be disposed of properly before you enter the landfill; vehicles are randomly checked. City of San Diego residents can drop off household hazardous waste free, by appointment, at the HHW Transfer Facility at the landfill entrance, 5161 Convoy St. (Wednesday and Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.).
Holiday closures
Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. In rain or other bad weather, some vehicles and trailers may be restricted; call 858-492-6100 for the recorded update.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Fees are the Fiscal Year 2027 schedule, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Flat rates include the $15 AB 939 recycling fee and the $8 Refuse Collector Business Tax where applicable. Vehicles without a tare weight on file pay a flat rate.
- Vehicle tiers: Tier 1 is cars, SUVs, crossovers, minivans, pickups, vans and any trailer up to 5 ft wide x 9 ft long x 4 ft high. Tier 2 is pickup-and-trailer combos, larger trailers, medium-heavy and heavy trucks and modified pickups. Tier 3 is containers, roll-offs, 3-axle trucks, packers, pup trailers, end dumps and semis.
- Payment: cash is no longer accepted. Checks payable to City Treasurer (preferred), major credit cards, Visa or Mastercard debit cards with matching ID, and Deferred Payment Accounts. Weighed loads need a check deposit.
- Extra fees may apply for oversized, overweight or uncovered loads, extra processing by City staff, clean-up, stand-by, false declaration and unacceptable waste. See the on-site supervisor before disposal if you have a fee question.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.