Santee Dump Guide: Sycamore Landfill Hours, Fees & Rules
If you live in Santee, Lakeside, El Cajon or anywhere in East County, the nearest dump is usually Sycamore Landfill on Mast Boulevard. It's a privately operated landfill, so it works a little differently from the City's Miramar Landfill. Last updated: July 2026.
Sycamore Landfill at a glance
- Address: 8514 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
- Operator: private (not the City of San Diego)
- Phone: (619) 562-0530 — call to confirm hours and current rates
- Pricing: posted at the scale house, not published online
How Santee dump fees work
Sycamore doesn't publish a public price list online. Small self-haul loads typically pay a minimum charge, and larger loads are weighed and charged by the ton, with higher rates for construction debris and special-handling items. Rates change, so call the scale house before you load up.
Santee residents should also check with the City of Santee and their trash hauler about free disposal vouchers or community cleanup events — they can save you the gate fee.
What you can and can't bring
- Usually accepted: household junk, furniture, yard waste, wood and construction debris
- Not accepted: household hazardous waste — paint, chemicals, pesticides, batteries, propane
- Special handling: TVs and electronics, appliances with refrigerant, tires and mattresses — ask before you go
- All loads must be tarped and secured
Santee dump run checklist
- Call ahead to confirm hours and what's being accepted that day
- Tarp and strap your load
- Separate green waste and construction debris
- Bring ID and proof of residency if you're using a voucher
Santee 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 Santee dump?
Sycamore Landfill is at 8514 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071, serving Santee and East County.
How much does the Santee dump cost?
Sycamore posts its rates at the scale house rather than online. Small loads pay a minimum charge and larger loads are weighed. Call (619) 562-0530 to confirm before you go.
Can I dump a mattress or TV at Sycamore Landfill?
Electronics, appliances with refrigerant and mattresses usually need special handling or a separate recycler. Ask the landfill first — or we'll take them and route them to the right place.
Is junk pickup cheaper than the Santee dump?
For a small load you can lift yourself, the dump is usually cheaper. For bigger loads, heavy items or banned items, pickup from $130 curbside often costs about the same once you count a truck, gas and time.
