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Landfill
Bass Hill Landfill
Bass Hill Landfill, 469-700 Johnstonville Dump Road, Johnstonville, 96130, California
Bass Hill Landfill is the county landfill just off Johnstonville Dump Road, a short drive from Susanville. Locals use it for household loads and larger truck deliveries - this is where trash gets buried and finished off for good.
Pull up to an entrance booth and a weigh scale; landfills like this typically charge tipping fees by weight or volume, so expect to be weighed. Beyond the booth are dirt/gravel roads, heavy equipment, and the active tipping area where trucks unload. Recycling drop-offs and sorting areas are usually located near the entrance, so having things separated beforehand helps. Weekends and spring cleanup season can bring long lines, so plan for a wait if timing is busy.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Cover and tie down loads so nothing blows out on the drive in or when tipping.
- Keep green/organic material set aside - California has strong organics diversion rules and many sites expect separated organics.
- Try a weekday morning if possible; weekends get backed up, especially during seasonal cleanups.
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