La Mesa Dump Guide: EDCO Transfer Station Hours, Fees & Rules
For La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley and the College Area, the closest public drop-off is EDCO's transfer station on Commercial Street. It's convenient for small loads — here's how it works. Last updated: July 2026.
La Mesa EDCO transfer station at a glance
- Address: 8184 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA 91942
- Operator: EDCO (private)
- Phone: (619) 466-3355 — call to confirm hours and rates
- Pricing: minimum charge for small loads; larger loads weighed
How La Mesa dump fees work
EDCO doesn't post a public price list online. Expect a minimum charge for a car or small pickup load and a per-ton rate for heavier loads, with construction debris and special items priced separately. Call before you go — accepted materials can change.
What you can bring to the La Mesa dump
- Usually accepted: household junk, furniture, green waste and remodel debris
- Ask first: appliances, mattresses, tires and electronics
- Not accepted: paint, chemicals, batteries and other household hazardous waste
- Cover and secure every load
La Mesa dump tips
- Commercial Street is tight — a small trailer is easier to maneuver than a big one
- Go mid-week and mid-morning for shorter waits
- Break furniture down at home to save space and trips
- Hillside homes on Mount Helix often need two people to load safely
La Mesa dump run vs. hiring CleanOut247
A DIY dump run looks cheap until you add it all up: borrowing or renting a truck, gas, a tarp and straps, loading everything yourself, waiting at the scale, unloading by hand, and a second trip for anything the facility turns away.
- DIY: gate fee + truck + fuel + 2–4 hours of lifting, driving and waiting
- CleanOut247 curbside: from $130 for a 1/8 load — you stage it, we load and haul
- CleanOut247 full-service: from $185 for a 1/8 load — we carry it out from anywhere
- Full 15-yard truck: $630 curbside / $900 full-service, disposal included
- Mattresses, appliances and e-waste: we route them to the right recyclers for you
See our full junk removal cost page for single-item prices like couches ($95) and mattresses ($65).
Don't want to haul it yourself? CleanOut247 picks up across San Diego County the same day from $130 (curbside 1/8 load) — loading, disposal and recycling included.
(619) 999-3565Frequently asked questions
Where is the La Mesa dump?
EDCO's La Mesa transfer station is at 8184 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA 91942.
How much does the La Mesa dump charge?
Small loads pay a minimum charge and larger loads are weighed. EDCO doesn't publish rates online, so call (619) 466-3355 before you go.
What's the easiest way to get rid of junk in La Mesa?
For a few bags, the transfer station is fine. For furniture, appliances or a full cleanout, CleanOut247 picks up across La Mesa from $130 curbside and does all the lifting.
