Pinecrest Transfer Station

Pinecrest Transfer Station on Pinecrest Dump Rd in Long Barn is the small local spot people use when hauling a carload or two and don’t want to make the trip to a distant landfill. There’s an entrance booth and a scale up front, and the site compacts loads to be trucked out to a landfill elsewhere. It tends to attract folks doing cabin cleanouts and yard-work runs.

Drive up to the booth and be prepared to stop at the scale - vehicles often pause more than once while coming and going. Past the scale the lot opens to the tipping area where trucks and compactors move materials around; expect truck activity and backing maneuvers. Recyclables and organics are usually dropped off separate from the main trash area because of California rules, so look for separate bins or bays. Weekends, especially in spring cleanup season, can get backed up with a line of vehicles waiting to unload.