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A working landfill on Homestead Road in Templeton that handles final burial of municipal and commercial trash. Locals and haulers drop loads here when there’s no other option for disposal, and commercial trucks are a common sight.
There’s a scale and a small scale house where trucks stop to be weighed, so plan for a short pause on the way in and again on the way out. The site looks like any active landfill: compacted cells, a visible working face with heavy equipment, and access roads cut into the piles. California’s diversion rules mean recyclables and organics are often separated before disposal, so be prepared for a bit of sorting or direction at the gate. Expect lines to build up on busy weekends and during seasonal cleanups; big trucks move slower than passenger vehicles.
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Before You Go
- Sort recyclables and green waste before you come so unloading is quicker and less awkward at the gate.
- Bring a tarp and straps for loose loads - windy days make for messy hauls and crews may ask loads be covered.
- Allow extra time if hauling a commercial load; there’s usually a scale stop and potential queueing during peak times.
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