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Prima Deshecha Landfill: Hours, Fees, and What to Know Before You Go

Are you planning a home renovation or a major cleanup project? If so, you’ll need to find a place to dispose of your waste. One option is the Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano, California.

The Prima Deshecha Landfill is a state-of-the-art, Class III municipal solid waste landfill. It features several environmental protection measures, including odor control systems, 5.7 acres of wetland, 175 acres of coastal sage scrub, 11 acres of riparian mitigation. Home to various species of threatened or endangered wildlife, the site preserves about 450 translocated individuals of endangered thread-leaved brodiaea. There are also onsite regional trails providing scenic ocean views and native habitat.

Hours of Operation

The Prima Deshecha Landfill is open to the public and commercial haulers Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. The landfill is closed on Sundays and holidays.

Fees

The fees for disposing of waste at the Prima Deshecha Landfill vary depending on the type of waste and the amount of waste. For more information on fees, please visit the Prima Deshecha Landfill website.

What to Bring

When you visit the Prima Deshecha Landfill, you will need to bring a valid ID. You will also need to pay the appropriate fees for disposing of your waste.

What Not to Bring

The Prima Deshecha Landfill does not accept the following items:

• Hazardous waste
• Batteries
• Chemicals
• Mufflers
• Fuel tanks
• Brake linings
• Auto body shredder waste
• Fuels
• Tires
• Paints
• Poisons
• Pesticides
• Contaminated soils
• Body parts
• Medical waste
• Animal parts
• Radioactive material
• Fuels
• Heavy metals
• Explosives
• Radioactive material
• Liquid waste (with a moisture content of 50 percent or greater)
• Nuisance dust

Special Waste

The Prima Deshecha Landfill accepts the following special waste items:

• Clean broken asphalt (per requirements)
• Treated Wood Waste (per requirements)

Directions

The Prima Deshecha Landfill is located at 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. From the 5 Freeway, take the La Pata Avenue exit and head east. The landfill will be on your left.

Contact Information

For more information about the Prima Deshecha Landfill, please call 949-728-3040 or visit the Prima Deshecha Landfill website.