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Prima Deshecha Landfill

32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675

Who
Open to the public

Public and commercial customers. Also hosts a free HHW center.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowSite alert dated 11/5/26 says 'no general public self-haul disposal' and Prima Deshecha was closed that day for max daily tonnage; check oclandfills.com/updates before going.
Cost
$15.00 minimum
Checked
Verified Nov 5, 2026 · Official source ↗

What it takes

“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.

Mattress

Call to confirm

Couch / furniture

Call to confirm

Tire

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Appliance

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Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Call to confirm

Paint

Call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

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Concrete

Call to confirm

Scrap metal

Call to confirm

Household trash

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Recycling

Call to confirm

Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum charge$15.00
Per ton$92.70
Pickup load$30.00
Car load$15.00
hard-to-handle items over 6 ft (wood, furniture, mattresses)$15 additional
loads over 880 lb incl. hard-to-handle$107.70 per ton
clean soil$4 per ton

Fees effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Autos/SUVs/minivans under 360 lb $15; pickups and cargo vans under 880 lb $30; heavier loads $92.70/ton. Check checks need a physical address, no PO boxes.

Payment: cash, check, card · Fee schedule: 2026

Access rules

Public and commercial customers. Also hosts a free HHW center.

ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm

Posted hours

DayHours
Mon-Sat7:00 am–5:00 pm

Site alert dated 11/5/26 says 'no general public self-haul disposal' and Prima Deshecha was closed that day for max daily tonnage; check oclandfills.com/updates before going.

Local time: America/Los_Angeles

What’s not accepted

See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.

Free options

Free HHW and e-waste drop-off for OC residents at the on-site collection center.

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Sources

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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