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Keller Canyon Landfill
Keller Canyon Landfill, 901 Bailey Road, Pittsburg, 94565, California
Keller Canyon Landfill at 901 Bailey Road in Pittsburg is the large regional landfill folks use when a few bags or a whole truckload needs to go somewhere permanent. Commercial haulers are common here alongside residents with big cleanups. Expect a working, industrial site rather than a tidy drop-off center.
A scale is part of the routine - vehicles are typically weighed and tipping fees are charged by weight, so plan for a stop to be weighed. Pull up to the entrance booth/scale area and follow the flow of traffic; big trucks and loaders usually dominate the site. The place is expansive with piles of compacted material, heavy equipment moving around, and dust or odors on breezy days. Loads are usually unloaded at a pad or slope and then driven back out across the scale.
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Before You Go
- California requires more organics separation than some other states, so sort green waste/food scraps into a separate pile or container before arriving to speed the drop-off.
- Bring tarps and straps so everything stays secure in transit; uncovered or loose loads make a mess on the road and slow things down for everyone.
- Try to avoid weekend afternoons and spring-cleanup times if possible - lines and slow processing are common when homeowners are dumping bulk items.
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