Barstow Sanitary Landfill

Barstow Sanitary Landfill on Barstow Road is where local folks, contractors and haulers bring loads that won't fit in curbside pickup. It's the final burial site for trash in town, so expect large trucks and open dirt cells rather than a tidy recycling center.

There’s an entry booth and a scale - vehicles are weighed and tipping fees are charged by weight, so expect a weigh-in and a second stop after dumping. Drive out to the active disposal area; the site feels industrial with compacted dirt, mounded cells and heavy equipment moving material around. Commercial trucks are common, so lanes and ramps accommodate larger vehicles. Recycling and organics drop-offs are typically separate from the landfill face, so having things sorted before getting in line helps.