Santa Maria Regional Landfill

Up to five (5) residential mattresses/bed-springs are accepted for FREE at the Santa Maria Regional Landfill. The mattresses/bed-springs are then sent out to be recycled. For more information, please call (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270. (07/21/2020 SMRL)

The current rate for clean green waste or wood waste is $18.00/flat fee for <750 lbs. or $48.00/prorated per ton for >750 lbs. (08/23/18 SMRL)

Clean Soil Loads less than 10 cubic yards are accepted at no charge during regular operating landfill hours. Customers must be weighed at the Scalehouse before unloading. (SMRL 06/02/2020)

The Septage Receiving Station is located the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 601 South Black Road. Please call (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270 for more information. (SMRL 02/04/2020)

Please call the Utilities Department at (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (SMRL 02/03/2020)

Yes. The current rate for mulch/woodchips is $18.00/prorated per ton. (11/22/19 SMRL)

Batteries are accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, which is open Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Businesses are required to make appointments, but appointments are NOT required for residents. More information about the Household Hazardous Waste Facility is available at http://bit.ly/SMRLHHWF. (11/18/19 SMRL)

The current charge for residential appliance disposal is $27.00 up to 700 pounds. The Landfill Rates are posted on the City website at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/utilities-sewer-water-trash/rates. (10/09/19 SMRL)

Yes you can

Gasoline is accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Residents may transport up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds of household hazardous waste, with one exception – up to 20 gallons of uncontaminated used motor oil may be transported in 5-gallon containers (maximum) per visit. Amounts larger than this may only be transported by a certified hazardous waste hauler. (06/28/19 SMRL)

Clean green or wood waste is accepted for $18.00 up to 750 pounds. More than 750 pounds is prorated at $48 per ton. (SMRL 05/02/19)

Cash, local checks, Visa, or MasterCard are all accepted at the Santa Maria Regional Landfill. The Landfill is open seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except on holidays. (04/01/19 SMRL)

The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is open on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Businesses are required to make appointments, but appointments are NOT required for residents. More information about the Household Hazardous Waste Facility is available at http://bit.ly/SMRLHHWF. (03/22/19 SMRL)

Old wet paint is accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Alternatively, if the paint is completely dry, it can be disposed of in regular trash containers. (03/22/19 SMRL)

Used motor oil is accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (03/22/19 SMRL)

Up to five (5) residential mattresses/bed-springs are accepted for free at the Santa Maria Regional Landfill for recycling. (03/04/19 SMRL)

Up to five (5) residential mattresses/bed-springs are accepted for free at the Santa Maria Regional Landfill for recycling. (02/11/19 SMRL)

Up to four (4) electronic waste items ("E-Waste") may be disposed of at no charge at the Recycling Park located at the Santa Maria Regional Landfill. (Does not include appliances/white goods.) (02/11/19 SMRL)

Yes, those types of items are accepted under the Hard to Handle rate, which is currently $27.00 flat fee for up to 700 pounds, or $105.85/prorated per ton. (09/19/18 SMRL)

Yes, you can bring your appliances (fridge w/ freon) to the Santa Maria Regional Landfill. The current charge for residential appliance disposal is $27.00. (08/28/18 SMRL)

Yes, the Santa Maria Regional Landfill is open seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except on some holidays. The holiday closure schedule is posted on the City website at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/residents/city-closures-2018. (08/23/18 SMRL)

Up to four (4) electronic waste items ("E-Waste") may be disposed of at no charge at the Recycling Park located at the Santa Maria Regional Landfill. (Does not include appliances/white goods.) (08/23/18 SMRL)

Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, except posted holidays. General refuse, appliances, cardboard, clean dirt, clean green/wood waste, commingled recyclables, electronic waste, mattresses/box springs, and tires are accepted. You can find information online at www.cityofsantamaria.org/utilities. For a full listing of disposal fees, visit https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/utilities-sewer-water-trash/rates. (SMRL 08/13/2022)

Concrete is currently $35 prorated per ton. The full disposal fee schedule is available online at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/utilities-sewer-water-trash/rates. The Landfill is open 7 days a week 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except some holidays). [SMRL 06/12/2022]

Yes, the SMRL is open. (SMRL 02/21/2022)

You may dump trailer/RV waste at the Septage Receiving Station at the Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 601 South Black Road, Santa Maria. The City allows RVs to discharge for free, no permit is necessary. For more information including hours of operation, please visit https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/utilities-sewer-water-trash/wastewater-services/septage-receiving-station. (SMRL 01/23/2022)

Yes, refrigerators are accepted at the Santa Maria Regional Landfill at the hard-to-handle rate. Please see the current rate schedule for the Landfill posted online at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/utilities-sewer-water-trash/rates or call (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270 for more information. (SMRL 9/7/2021)

For City of Santa Maria employment opportunities, please visit http://www.cityofsantamaria.org/hr. (SMRL 08/09/2021)

Household hazardous waste such as used motor oil, antifreeze, paint, paint thinner, household cleaning products, and similar items are accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility free of charge on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Up to 20 gallons of uncontaminated used motor oil may be transported in 5-gallon containers (maximum) per visit. Amounts larger than this may only be transported by a certified hazardous waste hauler. For more information, please visit www.cityofsantamaria.org/utilities or call (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270. (SMRL 05/31/2021 | Updated 08/20/2021)

Published disposal rates are available online for your convenience at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/home/showdocument?id=27524. For further questions, please call (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you. (SMRL 04/28/2021)

There is a general refuse rate of $20.00 per car to bring it to the Landfill. If you generate enough trash, you can size up to a 90-gallon container (if you have a 60-gallon currently) or add another trash container. You can also reduce your trash contents by recycling more and/or putting food waste in your green waste bin. Please call the Utilities Department for more information at (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270. (SMRL 03/30/2021)

Call the office at (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270. We speak Spanish. (SMRL 03/22/2021)

Up to five mattresses are accepted at the Santa Maria Regional Landfill at no charge. They are FREE to dispose of. Please call (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270 for more information. (SMRL 12/08/2020)

Please call the Utilities Department for more information at (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270. Landfill Rate Sheet: https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/home/showdocument?id=27524. (SMRL 10/29/2020)

No, but you may dump black water during regular business hours at the Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 601 Black Road, Santa Maria. (SMRL 10/29/2020)

Please separate all loads coming to the Landfill, as they will need to be unloaded in separate areas of the Recycling Park. (SMRL 09/28/2020)

Please call the Utilities Department at (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270. (SMRL 08/06/2020)

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The current hard-to-handle rate is $27 up to 700 pounds. For more information on rates, please visit https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/utilities-sewer-water-trash/rates or call (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270. (SMRL 07/30/2020)

The disposal rate is $58/prorated per ton up to two tons. Additional questions regarding the Santa Maria Regional Landfill may be directed to (805) 925-0951 ext. 7270. You can also inquire with Engel and Gray regarding their composting facility in Santa Maria. Their phone number is (805) 925-2771. (SMRL 06/08/2020)

The Santa Maria Regional Landfill accepts commingled recyclables at no charge, but does not process cans, bottles, or glass at the site. (08/23/18 SMRL)

Carpet can be disposed of at the Santa Maria Regional Landfill at the general refuse rate, currently $18.00 flat rate. If the carpet is more than 700 lbs., the rate is $58/prorated per ton up to 3,999 lbs. (08/23/18 SMRL)