Dumps and Transfer Stations in San Luis Obispo County, CA

Compare 3 public drop-off sites in San Luis Obispo County: published fees, hours and what each one accepts. Checked October 26, 2026.

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$35Lowest Starting Price

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The lowest starting price we list for a dump or transfer station in San Luis Obispo County is at Paso Robles Landfill in Paso Robles: $35 (flat for loads up to 1,000 lb). We list 3 sites in San Luis Obispo County. Rates were checked October 26, 2026. Fees at the scale can add surcharges, so call ahead.

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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.

Item	Where, and what they post
🗑️ Household Trash	Paso Robles Landfill: $35 up to 1,000 lb; $63 / ton Cold Canyon Landfill: $45 up to 880 lb; $102 / ton Chicago Grade Landfill: $53 under 1,000 lb; $79 / ton
🧱 Construction Debris	Chicago Grade Landfill: $53 under 1,000 lb; $79 / ton 2 more places take it
🛏️ Mattresses	Cold Canyon Landfill: Free for residents, 3 max Paso Robles Landfill: $13 each Chicago Grade Landfill: First 3 free per day
🛋️ Furniture	Paso Robles Landfill: $13 per sofa Chicago Grade Landfill: $25 per couch Cold Canyon Landfill: $35 each bulk item
🔌 Appliances	Paso Robles Landfill: $15 each; $28 with Freon Chicago Grade Landfill: $25 each; $52 with Freon Cold Canyon Landfill: $35 each; $70 with refrigerant
🛞 Tires	Paso Robles Landfill: $4 each Chicago Grade Landfill: $13 each, no rim Cold Canyon Landfill: $15 each, no rim
🌿 Yard Waste	Paso Robles Landfill: $30 up to 1,000 lb Chicago Grade Landfill: $53 under 1,000 lb; $79 / ton Cold Canyon Landfill: $88 / ton
📺 Electronics	Chicago Grade Landfill: Free Cold Canyon Landfill: Free Paso Robles Landfill: No charge
🔩 Scrap Metal	Cold Canyon Landfill: $56 / ton
🪨 Concrete and Dirt	Chicago Grade Landfill: $40 / ton Cold Canyon Landfill: $42 / ton

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⚖️Chicago Grade Landfill vs Cold Canyon Landfill

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Chicago Grade Landfill2290 Homestead Road, Templeton
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Cold Canyon Landfill2268 Carpenter Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo
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Paso Robles Landfill9000 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles

💡 Good to Know in San Luis Obispo County

✅ Before You Go

San Luis Obispo County has three public landfills: Cold Canyon south of San Luis Obispo ($45 minimum up to 880 pounds), Chicago Grade near Templeton ($53 under 1,000 pounds) and the City of Paso Robles landfill ($35 flat up to 1,000 pounds).
Cold Canyon and Chicago Grade post January 1, 2026 rate sheets; Paso Robles prints January 1, 2025 rates. The county household hazardous waste program takes drop-offs at Cold Canyon and, on Saturdays, at the Paso Robles landfill.
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.

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🏢 All 3 Facilities in San Luis Obispo County

Chicago Grade Landfill

📍 2290 Homestead Road, Templeton, CA 93465

⛰️ Landfill💵 From $53

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Contact

📞 (805) 466-2985 🌐 Visit Website 🗺️ Get Directions

Fees and what they take

Minimum load fee, under 1,000 lb (trash, green or construction debris)$53

Loads over 1,000 lb$79 / ton

Clean concrete, brick and asphalt$40 / ton

Treated wood and hard-to-handle loads$220 / ton

🗑️ Household Trash🧱 Construction Debris🌿 Yard Waste🪨 Concrete and Dirt🛏️ Mattresses🛋️ Furniture

⚠️ High-visibility safety vests are required outside your vehicle ($6 at the scale house). No...

Hours

Monday to Saturday7:30 AM to 3 PM

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Cold Canyon Landfill

📍 2268 Carpenter Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

⛰️ Landfill💵 From $45

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Contact

📞 (805) 549-8332 🌐 Visit Website 🗺️ Get Directions

Fees and what they take

General waste, up to 880 lb$45 minimum

General waste$102 / ton

Green waste and clean wood$88 / ton

Concrete, asphalt, tile and brick$42 / ton

🗑️ Household Trash🌿 Yard Waste🪨 Concrete and Dirt🔩 Scrap Metal🔌 Appliances🛋️ Furniture

⚠️ High-visibility safety vests are required outside your vehicle ($5 at the scale house). Ch...

Hours

Monday to Saturday8 AM to 3 PM

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Paso Robles Landfill

📍 9000 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles, CA 93446

⛰️ Landfill💵 From $35

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Contact

📞 (805) 238-2028 🌐 Visit Website 🗺️ Get Directions

Fees and what they take

Self-haul loads up to 1,000 lb$35 flat

Loads over 1,000 lb$63 / ton

Separated organics up to 1,000 lb$30 flat

Separated organics over 1,000 lb$61 / ton

🗑️ Household Trash🌿 Yard Waste🛏️ Mattresses🛋️ Furniture🔌 Appliances🛞 Tires

⚠️ The city's fee table is headed effective January 1, 2025. That is an older schedule, so ne...

Hours

Monday to Saturday8 AM to 3 PM

Household hazardous waste (county facility), Saturday11 AM to 3 PM

Treated wood waste, Tuesday and Thursday8 AM to 10 AM

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🚚 Local Haulers in San Luis Obispo County

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🧭 Nearby Counties

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❓ Common Questions

Which San Luis Obispo County facility has the lowest starting price?

Based on published rates checked October 26, 2026, Paso Robles Landfill in Paso Robles lists the lowest minimum: $35 (flat for loads up to 1,000 lb). Fees and surcharges are added at the scale, so call ahead.

Where can I take mattresses in San Luis Obispo County?

These facilities list mattresses as accepted: Chicago Grade Landfill, Cold Canyon Landfill, Paso Robles Landfill. Fees and limits are on each facility page.

Where can I take tires in San Luis Obispo County?

These facilities list tires as accepted: Chicago Grade Landfill, Cold Canyon Landfill, Paso Robles Landfill. Fees and limits are on each facility page.

Where can I take electronics in San Luis Obispo County?

These facilities list electronics as accepted: Chicago Grade Landfill, Cold Canyon Landfill, Paso Robles Landfill. Fees and limits are on each facility page.

Where can I take hazardous waste in San Luis Obispo County?

These facilities list hazardous waste as accepted: Cold Canyon Landfill, Paso Robles Landfill. Fees and limits are on each facility page.

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