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SJC Solid Waste in Bloomfield is the local place people use for household trash, yard clippings, and some recyclables. It sits out on 31 Rd 5500, easy to find if heading north of town and looking for the landfill-style turnout.
There’s a small entrance booth and a pull-up lane where vehicles queue before getting directed onto the site. A scale sits nearby, so vehicles often stop twice - in and out - and the whole place feels open and dusty, with a few large piles and roll-off bins visible from the road. The recycling bins are usually off to one side and the drop-off spots are mostly concrete pads or gravel areas; trucks and pickups share the same access, so watch for backing vehicles.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with a tarp or straps - it gets windy out here and loose material can blow off during the drive.
- Bring separate bags or boxes for recyclables so unloading goes faster and there’s less sorting on-site.
- If there’s a line, stay in your vehicle until the booth signals the next car forward; shade is scarce and it gets hot quickly in the desert.
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