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Sycamore Sanitary Landfill
Sycamore Sanitary Landfill, 8514 Mast Boulevard, Santee, 92071, California
Sycamore Sanitary Landfill on Mast Boulevard in Santee is the local landfill where both residential and commercial loads end up. It's the final place trash gets buried rather than processed, so expect a working, industrial feel with trucks and heavy equipment around.
There’s a small entrance booth and a scale near the road; vehicles usually stop at the booth and then proceed to be weighed. Tipping fees are charged by weight, so the scale is part of the process and trips often include a weigh-in and a weigh-out. The site is large and open with dirt mounds, loaders, and plenty of space for trucks to maneuver. Since this is California, state rules often require separating organics from trash, so have any green or food waste sorted before you pull in.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Cover and tie down loads-loose debris blows off easily here and makes cleanup slower for everyone.
- Sort recyclables and organics before you get to the booth so unloading goes faster and there’s less shifting around once on site.
- Avoid weekend and holiday afternoons if possible; spring cleanup and Saturdays tend to have the longest lines.
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