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Dumps and Transfer Stations in Monterey County, CA

Compare 5 public drop-off sites in Monterey County: published fees, hours and what each one accepts. Checked October 26, 2026.

5Facilities
4Cities
5Take Mattresses
$18Lowest Starting Price

⚡ Quick Answer

The lowest starting price we list for a dump or transfer station in Monterey County is at Johnson Canyon Landfill in Gonzales: $18 (minimum per load, up to 500 lb). We list 5 sites in Monterey County. Rates were checked October 26, 2026. Fees at the scale can add surcharges, so call ahead.

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🧾 Where To Take It in Monterey County

Free options first, then the lowest posted fee. Fees are copied from each site's own page with its date; check eligibility rules on the facility page.

ItemWhere, and what they post
🗑️ Household Trash
🧱 Construction Debris
🛏️ Mattresses
🔌 Appliances
🛞 Tires
🌿 Yard Waste
📺 Electronics
🔩 Scrap Metal
🪨 Concrete and Dirt

⚖️ Compare Monterey County Dumps

📋 Quick Navigation

  1. 1
    Johnson Canyon Landfill31400 Johnson Canyon Road, Gonzales
  2. 2
    Jolon Road Transfer Station52654 Jolon Road, King City
  3. 3
    Madison Lane Recycling Center1104 Madison Lane, Salinas
  4. 4
    Madison Lane Transfer Station1120 Madison Lane, Salinas
  5. 5
    ReGen Monterey (Monterey Peninsula Landfill)14201 Del Monte Boulevard, Marina

💡 Good to Know in Monterey County

✅ Before You Go

  • Monterey County has two public waste agencies. Salinas Valley Recycles runs Johnson Canyon Landfill near Gonzales and Jolon Road Transfer Station near King City on one rate sheet effective July 1, 2026: $18 for a load up to 500 pounds, $35 up to 999 pounds, then $70 a ton. ReGen Monterey runs the landfill on Del Monte Boulevard north of Marina at $85 a ton with a $20 minimum.
  • Cover and tie down your load. Madison Lane Transfer Station charges $18.37 tarp fee, ReGen Monterey (Monterey Peninsula Landfill) charges Double the disposal fee for an uncovered load.
  • In Salinas, Republic Services runs the Madison Lane Transfer Station ($39 minimum, credit cards and checks only), and Salinas Valley Recycles runs the recycling center and household hazardous waste facility next door. Both landfill operators take 10 or fewer mattresses free.
  • Call ahead. Rates are set at the scale and many add fuel or environmental surcharges.
  • Bring ID and proof of address if you want resident rates or a free mattress drop-off.
  • Separate your load. Mixed loads usually pay the higher rate.

🎟️ Free Drop-Offs

  • No free drop-off programs published for this county yet.

📍 Dumps Near Your City

🔎 Browse by Item in Monterey County

🗑️ Household Trash (4)🛏️ Mattresses (5)🔌 Appliances (5)📺 Electronics (4)🛞 Tires (5)🌿 Yard Waste (4)🧱 Construction Debris (4)🪨 Concrete and Dirt (1)🔩 Scrap Metal (3)🎨 Paint (2)☣️ Hazardous Waste (2)

🗺️ Map of Monterey County Facilities

Numbers match the list below. Pins are approximate and can sit a block or two from the gate, so use each listing's Get Directions link. The map loads tiles from OpenStreetMap, which sees your IP address the way any website does.

🏢 All 5 Facilities in Monterey County

1

Johnson Canyon Landfill

📍 31400 Johnson Canyon Road, Gonzales, CA 93926

⛰️ Landfill💵 From $18
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Fees and what they take

Trash, minimum per load (up to 500 lb)$18
Trash, 501 to 999 lb$35 per load
Trash, 1,000 lb and over$70 / ton
Construction and demolition debrisSame as trash: $18, $35, then $70 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🧱 Construction Debris🌿 Yard Waste🛏️ Mattresses🛞 Tires🔌 Appliances

⚠️ Fees are from the Authority's rate sheet effective July 1, 2026. The sheet lists one rate ...

Hours

Monday to Friday7 AM to 4 PM
Saturday and Sunday8 AM to 4 PM
#1 of 5 · Checked October 26, 2026See all fees and details →
2

Jolon Road Transfer Station

📍 52654 Jolon Road, King City, CA 93930

🚛 Transfer Station💵 From $18
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Trash, minimum per load (up to 500 lb)$18
Trash, 501 to 999 lb$35 per load
Trash, 1,000 lb and over$70 / ton
Construction and demolition debrisSame as trash: $18, $35, then $70 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🧱 Construction Debris🌿 Yard Waste🛏️ Mattresses🛞 Tires🔌 Appliances

⚠️ Fees are from the Authority's rate sheet effective July 1, 2026. Not yet verified by phone...

Hours

Monday to Friday8 AM to 4 PM
Saturday8 AM to 12 PM
#2 of 5 · Checked October 26, 2026See all fees and details →
3

Madison Lane Recycling Center

📍 1104 Madison Lane, Salinas, CA 93907

♻️ Recycling Center
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Household hazardous waste, households in the Authority's areaNo charge
Mattresses and box springs, 10 or fewer in recyclable conditionNo charge
Mattresses, 11 or more$5 each
Carpet and padding (clean and dry)No charge
☣️ Hazardous Waste🎨 Paint📺 Electronics🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances🛞 Tires

⚠️ No trash: household garbage goes to the Republic Services transfer station next door at 11...

Hours

Recycling center, Monday to Friday7 AM to 4 PM
Recycling center, Saturday8 AM to 4 PM
Hazardous waste, Monday to Friday7 AM to 4 PM (Mondays households only)
Hazardous waste, Saturday8 AM to 4 PM
#3 of 5 · Checked October 26, 2026See all fees and details →
4

Madison Lane Transfer Station

📍 1120 Madison Lane, Salinas, CA 93907

🚛 Transfer Station💵 From $39
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Minimum charge per load$39
Trash$50 / cubic yard or $124 / ton
Construction and demolition debris$50 / cubic yard or $124 / ton
Clean wood and yard waste$50 / cubic yard or $124 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🧱 Construction Debris🌿 Yard Waste🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances🛞 Tires

⚠️ Republic Services sets the rates here, per Salinas Valley Recycles. The Salinas Valley Rec...

Hours

Monday to Friday7 AM to 4 PM
Saturday8 AM to 4 PM
#4 of 5 · Checked October 26, 2026See all fees and details →
5

ReGen Monterey (Monterey Peninsula Landfill)

📍 14201 Del Monte Boulevard, Marina, CA 93933

⛰️ Landfill💵 From $20
Is this your facility? Claim it free

Fees and what they take

Trash and construction debris$85 / ton
Yard trimmings and food scraps$54 / ton
Clean lumber$54 / ton
Logs and stumps over 3 ft$112 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🧱 Construction Debris🌿 Yard Waste🪨 Concrete and Dirt🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances

⚠️ The operator's site gives the street address as Salinas, CA 93908; the site is on Del Mont...

Hours

Monday to Friday7 AM to 4 PM
Saturday8 AM to 4 PM
Recycling drop-off, Monday to Saturday8 AM to 4 PM
Hazardous waste and electronics, Monday to Saturday9 AM to 4 PM
#5 of 5 · Checked October 26, 2026See all fees and details →

🚚 Local Haulers in Monterey County

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🧭 Nearby Counties

Distance between the centers of the sites we list in each county, not driving distance.

🌊 Santa Cruz County (37 mi)💻 Santa Clara County (57 mi)🌽 Stanislaus County (62 mi)🌊 San Mateo County (72 mi)🍇 Fresno County (79 mi)

❓ Common Questions

Which Monterey County facility has the lowest starting price?

Based on published rates checked October 26, 2026, Johnson Canyon Landfill in Gonzales lists the lowest minimum: $18 (minimum per load, up to 500 lb). Fees and surcharges are added at the scale, so call ahead.

Where can I take mattresses in Monterey County?

These facilities list mattresses as accepted: Johnson Canyon Landfill, Jolon Road Transfer Station, Madison Lane Recycling Center, Madison Lane Transfer Station, ReGen Monterey (Monterey Peninsula Landfill). Fees and limits are on each facility page.

Where can I take tires in Monterey County?

These facilities list tires as accepted: Johnson Canyon Landfill, Jolon Road Transfer Station, Madison Lane Recycling Center, Madison Lane Transfer Station, ReGen Monterey (Monterey Peninsula Landfill). Fees and limits are on each facility page.

Where can I take electronics in Monterey County?

These facilities list electronics as accepted: Johnson Canyon Landfill, Jolon Road Transfer Station, Madison Lane Recycling Center, ReGen Monterey (Monterey Peninsula Landfill). Fees and limits are on each facility page.

Where can I take hazardous waste in Monterey County?

These facilities list hazardous waste as accepted: Madison Lane Recycling Center, ReGen Monterey (Monterey Peninsula Landfill). Fees and limits are on each facility page.

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