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Landfill
Chicago Grade Landfill
Chicago Grade Landfill, 2290 Homestead Road, Templeton, 93465, California
Chicago Grade Landfill is the big landfill out on Homestead Road in Templeton where both pickup loads and larger haulers drop off trash. Locals, contractors and commercial trucks all use it; expect the usual mix of vehicles and heavy equipment on site.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and then over a scale - they charge by weight, so there's usually a weigh-in and a weigh-out. The tipping area is out on the flats with dirt mounds, compactors and haul roads; it looks like any working landfill, not like a neat recycling center. Dust can kick up on windy days and pickup trucks share the same lanes as big rigs. Because California requires a lot of diversion, be prepared that organics and recyclables may be handled separately at facilities in the area.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Tie down and tarp loads tightly; loose material blows onto Homestead Road and makes unloading slower.
- Be ready to stop at the scale twice - keep the bed clear enough to be weighed and keep any paperwork handy for the driver or hauler.
- Skip peak weekend times during spring cleanup if possible; weekdays or early mornings usually move faster.
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