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Recology Eel River
You will find Recology Eel River in Fortuna, CA. It is a transfer station in Humboldt County. It is privately operated. Private transfer stations generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. It is one of 28 drop-off sites we list in Humboldt County.
| Address | 965 Riverwalk Dr, Fortuna, CA 95540 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County, CA |
| Phone | (707) 725-5156 |
| Website | recology.com |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 8 am to 5 pm Sat-Sun: 9 am to 4 pm |
| Fees | No fee schedule on file yet; see our dump fees page for typical published rates. |
| Access | Private site, call to confirm small loads are accepted |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, batteries, paint, recycling |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: recology.com, hwma.specialdistrict.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Humboldt County
- The Humboldt Waste Management Authority's household hazardous waste facility accepts up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per resident trip. Source
Before you go
- Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
- Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
- Call to ask about minimum charges for a single car or pickup load.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Eel River Transportation and Salvage Cdi Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Sanders Roofing Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm … Self-haul solid waste, minimum charge (up to 120 lbs): $12.00Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTiresScrap metal
- Recology Humboldt County Transfer station
- Petrolia Container Site Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- 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 Recology Eel River?
965 Riverwalk Dr, Fortuna, CA 95540. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Recology Eel River?
Recology Eel River is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances.
Is Recology Eel River open to the public?
Private site, call to confirm small loads are accepted; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
When is Recology Eel River open?
Mon-Fri: 8 am to 5 pm; Sat-Sun: 9 am to 4 pm.
What other transfer stations are near Recology Eel River?
Eel River Transportation and Salvage Cdi in Fortuna (< 1 mi), Sanders Roofing in Humboldt Hill (10 mi) and Hawthorne Street Transfer Station in Eureka (14 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Fortuna?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is HWMA Household Hazardous Waste Facility, about 14 miles away.
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