South Central Solid Waste Authority

A working solid waste site on the west side of town used by residents hauling household trash, yard clippings, and the kinds of things a pickup bed collects. Easy to spot from the road at 2865 W Amador Ave, it’s the place neighbors go when curbside won’t take something. Expect a practical, no-frills operation rather than a tidy storefront experience.

Drive up to a manned entrance booth and be prepared to stop; there’s usually a scale and a second stop on the way out, so leave a little extra time. Vehicles pull up to drop-off piles or bins spread across a fenced, gravel lot with heavy equipment moving about, and paths for trucks are wide but dusty. Weekend mornings get busier, especially during spring cleanup, so lines and waiting are common then. Bring gloves and be ready to move items from vehicle to pile or bin - it’s hands-on and exposed to the sun.