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Newby Island Sanitary Landfill Phases I, II, & III

Newby Island Sanitary Landfill Phases I, II, & III, 1601 Dixon Landing Road, Milpitas, 95035, California

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Newby Island Sanitary Landfill Phases I, II & III on Dixon Landing Road in Milpitas is the large landfill where residents and commercial haulers bring bulky or heavy loads. It’s a working site with big trucks and visible capped mounds from the different phases, used when curbside or drop-off recycling won’t handle everything.

There’s an entrance booth and a scale - the site charges by weight, so plan to stop on the way in and again when you leave for the weigh-out. Expect lots of truck traffic and a yard that looks more industrial than tidy; compacted terraces and dirt roads are the norm. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, and residential vehicles may need to wait behind commercial haulers. Bring patience and be ready to navigate around heavy equipment and trailers.

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Type Landfill
City Milpitas
State California
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Before You Go

  • They charge by weight at the scale, so consolidate loose items into fewer trips and secure everything so nothing falls off on the way in.
  • Secure loads with tarps and straps; loose debris frequently ends up on the driveway and can slow the process - having a broom or small shovel helps if a quick cleanup is needed.
  • Keep organics and recyclables separated as much as possible since California has strong diversion rules; also try to avoid weekend mornings when lines are longest.

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