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Lompoc City Landfill is the city dump at 700 Avalon St where most non-recyclable trash ends up. Neighbors, landscapers, and small haulers come here when curbside pickup or drop-off at smaller sites won’t do.
This is a true landfill rather than a transfer station, so expect a fairly large outdoor site with open tipping areas and moving equipment in the distance. There’s an entrance booth and a scale that vehicles use - tipping fees here are generally charged by weight, so most people stop on the way out to be weighed again. Trucks and trailers are common, since city landfills like this commonly accept commercial loads, and pull-up space is available for dropping material. The ground can be dusty and there’s basic signage to point drivers to the active tipping face and recycling/green waste drop areas.
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Before You Go
- Tie down and cover loose loads; debris that blows out will slow unloading and draw attention.
- Weekends and spring cleanup times build long lines - arrive early or expect to wait.
- Separate organics from trash before hauling: California facilities often require organics be kept apart, so have green waste in its own pile if possible.
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