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Recology Hay Road Landfill
Recology Hay Road Landfill, 6426 Hay Road, Vacaville, 95687, California
Recology Hay Road Landfill is the big working landfill out on Hay Road in Vacaville, used by homeowners hauling loads and the commercial trucks that serve the area. It’s a true disposal site - things get buried here rather than processed onsite. Expect a sprawling operation rather than a tidy drop-off center.
Drive up to an entrance booth and cross a scale - tipping fees are charged by weight, so there’s usually a weigh-in and weigh-out. There are large dirt faces and active tipping areas where trucks dump, followed by heavy equipment moving material around. The site can look dusty and industrial, with traffic from pickups to big roll-offs, and lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup.
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Before You Go
- Tie down or tarp loads so branches and debris don’t blow out on the drive in-loose stuff loves to escape on windy days.
- Separate green/organic material from regular trash as much as possible; California facilities commonly require organics to be kept apart.
- Plan for the scale stop: expect to be weighed in and out and for weekend backups, especially during busy cleanup seasons.
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