Landfill

Miramar Landfill

5180 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111

(858) 694-7000

Miramar Landfill is the big county dump out on Convoy Street that both homeowners with large cleanouts and contractors bring loads to. Locals use it for final disposal - this is where trash gets buried rather than recycled or composted. It's a large operation, so expect a more industrial, open-sky sort of place rather than a tidy transfer station.

There’s a weigh scale and entrance booth near the front; vehicles typically pull up to be weighed and directed. The property is expansive with large tipping areas and long drive lanes, and commercial trucks are commonly seen alongside pickup trucks and trailers. Expect to stop at the scale on the way in and again when leaving since charges are by weight, and plan for traffic lines during busy weekends or neighborhood cleanups. Recycling and organics handling are often separated at different spots, so signs and attendants will typically point drivers where to unload.

Facility Information

Type Landfill
City San Diego
State California

Before You Go

  • Bring load-securement gear and tarps; loose material can blow off during the drive up and some sites will require it to be covered.
  • Have the vehicle title or business paperwork handy if hauling commercial loads, since commercial customers are commonly processed differently than residential ones.
  • Arrive early on weekend mornings to avoid the longest lines - traffic through the scale and dump cells builds up later in the day.