Guides
Straight answers about junk removal in San Diego.
Real prices, real dump fees, no "call for a quote" runaround. Written by the crew that does the hauling.
Dump guide
San Diego County dumps: all 12 landfills and transfer stations (2026)
Every public landfill and transfer station in San Diego County: address, phone, type, and which one is actually closest to your house in 2026.
Dump guide
Santee dump (Sycamore Landfill) 2026: hours, fees, what they take
Sycamore Landfill hours, fees, the free Santee resident pass, what they take and refuse, and the real DIY dump-run cost next to a flat-rate haul.
Dump guide
Escondido dump (Resource Recovery) 2026: hours, fees, what they take
Escondido Resource Recovery hours, the current fee schedule, what they take and refuse, and the real DIY dump-run cost next to a flat-rate haul.
Donation guide
Where to donate a couch in North County San Diego (who actually shows up)
Real North County San Diego numbers for donating a couch in 2026: who still picks up for free, who now charges through ReSupply, and why every Habitat ReStore listing in the county is dead.
Dump guide
Carlsbad dump (Palomar Transfer Station) 2026: hours, fees, what they take
Palomar Transfer Station hours, fees, what's free, and the real DIY total next to a flat-rate haul for Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Encinitas.
Dump guide
Miramar Landfill (the San Diego dump) in 2026: hours, fees, what they take
Miramar Landfill hours, the July 2026 fee schedule, what they refuse, the free drop-offs next door, and what a DIY dump run really costs next to a flat-rate haul.
Disposal guide
How to get rid of a mattress in San Diego (free options first)
Free mattress drop-off at Miramar and Palomar, real city bulky-pickup rules for Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, and a $99 same-day haul option.
Pricing guide
What junk removal costs in San Diego in 2026 (real numbers)
Real San Diego junk removal prices: what the big franchises charge, what the landfill costs, what a fair single-item price is, and how to get a quote that does not change on the driveway.