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Paso Robles Landfill on CA‑46 is the local place where larger loads end up - contractors and residents use it when curbside or transfer options aren’t enough. It’s a working landfill with big dirt cells and heavy equipment moving piles around, not a tidy recycling center.
Drive up to an entrance booth and then toward a scale; landfills generally charge by weight so expect to stop again on the way out. The site is big and dusty, with open tipping areas and earth roads rather than paved lanes, so take it slow. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, and commercial trucks need more room to maneuver. Bring something to cover loose loads - wind can scatter light stuff across the yard.
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Before You Go
- Sort organics from trash beforehand - California mandates organics separation under CalRecycle and having things separated makes unloading quicker.
- Secure tarps and tie down everything; loose debris is a hassle and often ends up buried in the working face.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings and spring cleanups; if hauling commercial amounts, allow extra time for weighing and maneuvering.
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