Whittier Landfill

Whittier Landfill is the big city landfill sitting on Penn Street that locals and small haulers use when curb pickups or drop-off centers won’t take something. It’s the place for final disposal-where garbage gets buried rather than recycled or composted. Neighbors, landscapers, and contractors tend to bring larger or bulk loads here.

Drive up to an entrance booth and follow the flow of trucks toward the scales; tipping fees are typically charged by weight at facilities like this, so expect to stop for weighing. The site is large and dominated by piles of compacted refuse and working equipment, with drive-up lanes to the dumping face. Recycling and organics separation is common in California, so there are usually separate areas or signs for anything recyclable or compostable as you head in. Weekends and spring cleanup days get busy; be prepared for truck queues and a bit of waiting.