LandfillVerified October 2026

Sunshine Canyon City/County Landfill

Sunshine Canyon City/County Landfill is a landfill in Sylmar, CA, in Los Angeles County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, electronics and appliances. Los Angeles County has 279 sites in our directory, including this one. It handled about 2,458,975 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).

Address	14747 San Fernando Rd, Sylmar, CA 91342 Directions
County	Los Angeles County, CA
Phone	(818) 362-2124
Website	sunshinecanyonlandfill.com
Hours	Mon-Fri: 6 am to 6 pm Sat: 7 am to 12 pm Hand-unload loads must be on the scales by 5 pm weekdays or 1 pm Saturday; cash/credit card customers at the scales by 5:00 pm Mon-Fri and 11:00 am Sat (per cost page). Closed Sunday.
Fees	Municipal solid waste $120 per ton Minimum charge 1-ton minimum Clean greenwaste $125 per ton Appliances (recycle only) $115 each Computers / monitors $85 each Hard-to-handle / bulky waste $275 each, plus disposal Environmental fee $19.71 per load Untarped load penalty $175 per load Rates stated as of July 1, 2024; subject to change without notice; fuel recovery fee added monthly
Who can use it	Open to non-residents
Access	Public drop-off run by a city, county or district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Electronics, Appliances
Load cover	Loads must be covered or tied down
Payment	cash, card
Operator	Republic Services, Inc. (privately owned)
Opened	1955

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: sunshinecanyonlandfill.com, sunshinecanyonlandfill.com, sunshinecanyonlandfill.com. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Los Angeles County

City of Los Angeles residents get free unlimited curbside bulky item pickup on their regular trash day; schedule at least one business day ahead via MyLA311 or 1-800-773-2489. Paints, solvents, used oil, fluorescent lights and construction materials are not accepted at the curb. Source
LA County HHW and e-waste is free for all LA County residents at the S.A.F.E. centers and permanent centers; limit 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip. Tires, trash and appliances are not accepted at events. Source

Before you go

Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.

Other landfills nearby

Chiquita Canyon Sanitary Landfill Landfill

29201 Henry Mayo Drive, Castaic · 10 mi · (877) 263-2561

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Burbank Landfill Site No. 3 Landfill

1600 Lockheed View Drive, Burbank · 14 mi
Simi Valley Landfill & Recycling Center Landfill Verified

2801 N. Madera Road, Simi Valley · 16 mi · (805) 579-7267

Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pm … MSW per ton (Ventura County): $70.00

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTiresAppliances
Calabasas Landfill Landfill

5300 Lost Hills Road, Agoura · 17 mi · (818) 991-4435

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Scholl Canyon Landfill Landfill

3001 Scholl Canyon Road, Glendale · 22 mi

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Nicole Bernsone SAFE Center Transfer station

10241 Balboa Boulevard, Santa Clarita · 4.9 mi

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Nicole Bernson (Balboa) S.A.F.E. Center Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

10241 N Balboa Blvd, Northridge · 4.9 mi · (800) 773-2489

Hours: Sat-Sun: 9 am to 3 pm

Household hazardous wasteElectronics

More in Los Angeles County

All 279 drop-off sites in Los Angeles County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sunshine Canyon City/County Landfill?

14747 San Fernando Rd, Sylmar, CA 91342. The map link above starts navigation from your location.

What can I drop off at Sunshine Canyon City/County Landfill?

Sunshine Canyon City/County Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, electronics and appliances.

Can non-residents use Sunshine Canyon City/County Landfill?

Yes, according to the operator it is not limited to residents.

How much does it cost to dump at Sunshine Canyon City/County Landfill?

Municipal solid waste: $120 per ton; Minimum charge: 1-ton minimum; Clean greenwaste: $125 per ton; Appliances (recycle only): $115 each. Rates stated as of July 1, 2024; subject to change without notice; fuel recovery fee added monthly. Source checked October 2026.

When is Sunshine Canyon City/County Landfill open?

Mon-Fri: 6 am to 6 pm; Sat: 7 am to 12 pm. Hand-unload loads must be on the scales by 5 pm weekdays or 1 pm Saturday; cash/credit card customers at the scales by 5:00 pm Mon-Fri and 11:00 am Sat (per cost page). Closed Sunday..

What other landfills are near Sunshine Canyon City/County Landfill?

Chiquita Canyon Sanitary Landfill in Castaic (10 mi), Burbank Landfill Site No. 3 in Burbank (14 mi) and Simi Valley Landfill & Recycling Center in Simi Valley (16 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Sylmar?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Nicole Bernsone SAFE Center, about 4.9 miles away.

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