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Petrolia Container Site
Petrolia Container Site is a transfer station in Rio Dell, CA, in Humboldt County. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items. It is one of 28 drop-off sites we list in Humboldt County.
| Address | Mattole Road/3 MI. So. of Petrolia, Rio Dell, CA 95558 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County, CA |
| Hours | Not listed yet. The phone number above is the fastest way to check. |
| Fees | No price on record. Many sites bill per ton with a minimum fee per visit. |
| Access | Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
From EPA data dated August 2025; not yet confirmed with the operator. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Before you go
- Confirm the schedule: many drop-offs close on holidays and some weekdays.
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
- Some private sites only serve contractors and haulers; check first.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 5 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Eel River Transportation and Salvage Cdi Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Shelter Cove Container Site Transfer station
- Whitethorn Container Site Aka Thorn Site Transfer station
- Fruitland Container Site Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 5 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 3 pm Household hazardous waste, up to 15 gallons or 125 lbs per trip: No charge listed
More in Humboldt County
All 28 drop-off sites in Humboldt County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Petrolia Container Site?
Mattole Road/3 MI. So. of Petrolia, Rio Dell, CA 95558. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Petrolia Container Site?
Petrolia Container Site is listed for household trash & bulky items. Confirm by phone before you load up.
Is Petrolia Container Site open to the public?
As far as we know: run by a waste company, expect a gate fee.
What other transfer stations are near Petrolia Container Site?
Recology Eel River in Fortuna (20 mi), Eel River Transportation and Salvage Cdi in Fortuna (20 mi) and Shelter Cove Container Site in Redway (20 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Rio Dell?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Recology Eel River, about 20 miles away.
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