⛰️ Johnson Canyon Landfill
📍 31400 Johnson Canyon Road, Gonzales, CA 93926 · Landfill run by Salinas Valley Recycles (Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority)
⚡ Quick Answer
Johnson Canyon Landfill is at 31400 Johnson Canyon Road, Gonzales, CA 93926. Starting price: $18 (minimum per load, up to 500 lb). Hours: Monday to Friday 7 AM to 4 PM; Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 4 PM. Accepts: household trash, construction debris, yard waste, mattresses, tires, appliances, electronics, scrap metal. Phone: (831) 675-2165. Not yet verified by phone. Rate sheet checked October 26, 2026.
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💵 Published Fees
📋 Items and Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| 🗑️ Household Trash | $18 up to 500 lb; $35 to 999 lb; $70 / ton after |
| 🧱 Construction Debris | Same as trash |
| 🌿 Yard Waste | $16 up to 500 lb; $63 / ton over 1,000 lb |
| 🛏️ Mattresses | No charge for 10 or fewer in recyclable condition |
| 🛞 Tires | $2 each under 42 in, no rims |
| 🔌 Appliances | No charge without refrigerant; $15 with |
| 📺 Electronics | No charge |
| 🔩 Scrap Metal | No charge |
| 🎨 Paint | Latex paint free for Authority residents, 5 gal limit |
Rates July 1, 2026; checked October 26, 2026. Items not listed as accepted here: Furniture, Concrete and Dirt, Hazardous Waste. Call to confirm before you go.
🕒 Hours
Closed New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
📞 Contact
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✅ What They Take
- ➕Trash, construction debris, yard waste, mattresses, tires, appliances, electronics, metal and recyclables
🚫 Not Accepted
- 🚫Ammonia-based appliances
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❓ Common Questions About Johnson Canyon Landfill
How much does it cost to dump at Johnson Canyon Landfill?
Published fees at Johnson Canyon Landfill: 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 debris: Same as trash: $18, $35, then $70 / ton. Rates effective July 1, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026. Fees at the scale can add surcharges, so call ahead.
What can I bring to Johnson Canyon Landfill?
Johnson Canyon Landfill lists these as accepted: household trash, construction debris, yard waste, mattresses, tires, appliances, electronics, scrap metal, paint. Not accepted: Ammonia-based appliances.
Do they take cash or card at Johnson Canyon Landfill?
The sources we read do not say how Johnson Canyon Landfill takes payment. Call (831) 675-2165 before you go.
Is there a resident discount or free dump day at Johnson Canyon Landfill?
We found no resident discount or free dump day published for Johnson Canyon Landfill.
What are the hours at Johnson Canyon Landfill?
Monday to Friday: 7 AM to 4 PM; Saturday and Sunday: 8 AM to 4 PM. Closed New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
📚 Where This Comes From
- 📄Salinas Valley Recycles facilities
- 📄Disposal fees effective July 1, 2026 (Salinas Valley Recycles PDF)
Checked October 26, 2026. Prices change, often once a year. Call before you load up.
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