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Ridgecrest Landfill is the town’s main burial site for household and heavier loads of trash, used by residents and haulers alike. Nestled out on Bowman Road, it’s the kind of place people drop by when everything else is full or for big cleanouts.
There’s a scale station to drive over - most landfills charge by weight so prepare to stop twice, once in and once out. A small entrance booth and fenced perimeter are visible from the road; traffic lanes funnel toward the tipping area and the active cell where trucks unload. Recycling and organics separation is common in California, so expect some sorting zones or separate bins nearby rather than a single pile. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, and the site is mostly dirt, compacted cover soil, and staged piles rather than landscaped grounds.
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Before You Go
- Cover loads with a tarp and secure loose items; wind can blow debris and crews will want things contained.
- Have materials grouped before pulling up to the booth so it’s quick to tell them what’s being dropped - separating recyclables and organics beforehand can save time.
- Bring a truck or trailer that can drive up to the tipping edge; backing room varies, so avoid oversized trailers if maneuverability is limited.
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