Miramar Landfill Guide: Hours, Fees & What You Can Dump
The City of San Diego's Miramar Landfill & Recycling Center is where most local junk ends up. If you're hauling your own load, here's what to expect on cost, hours and rules for 2026 — and a few things they won't take.
Miramar Landfill location & hours
- Address: 5180 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
- Open Monday-Saturday; closed Sundays and holidays
- Phone: 858-694-7000
- No hand-unloads after 4 p.m., and all loads must be covered/tarped
2026 Tier 2 flat-rate fees
"Tier 2" covers pickup/trailer combos, larger trailers, and medium/heavy trucks — the class most loads fall under. Flat rates effective July 2025-June 2026 (city vs. non-city waste):
- General Refuse: $141 / $149
- Special Handling: $197 / $209
- C&D (construction) Debris: $337 / $359
- Food Material: $159
- Green Material: $106
- Clean Wood: $53
An uncovered load adds a $50 fee. Fees change annually and depend on vehicle type, waste type, weight and where the waste was generated — always verify current rates at sandiego.gov before you go.
What you CAN'T dump at the landfill
- Electronics / e-waste (TVs, monitors, computers) — banned; go to a certified e-waste recycler (free in CA).
- Hazardous waste — paint, batteries, chemicals, fluorescent tubes; use the City's HHW facility by appointment.
- Refrigerators & AC units — refrigerant must be certified-removed first.
Is a dump run worth it?
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(619) 999-3565Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to dump at the Miramar Landfill?
For Tier 2 vehicles in 2026, flat rates run from about $53 for clean wood and $106 for green material up to $141-$149 for general refuse and $337-$359 for construction debris. An uncovered load adds $50. Verify current rates at sandiego.gov.
What are the Miramar Landfill hours?
It's generally open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays and holidays, with no hand-unloads after 4 p.m. All loads must be covered. Call 858-694-7000 to confirm current hours.
Can I dump a TV or refrigerator at Miramar?
No. Electronics are banned from the landfill and must go to a certified e-waste recycler, and refrigerators need certified refrigerant removal first. We handle both correctly as part of our service.
