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Otay Landfill

Otay Landfill, 1700 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, 91911, California

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Otay Landfill at 1700 Maxwell Road is the big landfill people from Chula Vista and nearby areas use when hauling full loads. It’s a burial-style landfill rather than a transfer station or recycling center, so trucks and contractors show up with mixed loads. As with most landfills, commercial haulers and residents both use the site and charges are typically based on weight/tipping fees.

Drive in and look for an entrance booth and the drive-over scale - expect to stop there to be weighed and then again when leaving. Pull up in a straight line and be ready to back or position a trailer for dumping; the yard is large, dusty, and has heavy equipment moving around. There are often separate areas or containers nearby for recyclables or organics, so having things sorted helps. Lines build up on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, so waits can get long.

Facility Information

Type Landfill
City Chula Vista
State California
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Before You Go

  • Secure loads with a tarp and tie-downs so nothing blows out on the road or in the yard.
  • Pre-sort obvious recyclables and put organics aside when possible-California pushes diversion and separating ahead of time usually speeds the visit.
  • Avoid peak times like weekend mornings and major cleanup weekends; arriving midweek or outside the rush cuts down on wait time.

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