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City of Los Alamitos Transfer Station

City of Los Alamitos Transfer Station is a transfer station in Orange County, CA, listed under Los Alamitos. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items. It is one of 87 drop-off sites we list in Orange County.

Address	3191 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Directions
County	Orange County, CA
Hours	We have no confirmed hours on file; please phone ahead.
Fees	Rates are not published in our sources. Ask what they charge for a car or pickup load.
Access	Public drop-off run by a city, county or district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items

EPA record (August 2025). We have not verified hours or fees here. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Orange County

Only Olinda Alpha (Brea) and Prima Deshecha (San Juan Capistrano) landfills are open to the public; Frank R. Bowerman Landfill (Irvine) states no public disposal is permitted. Source
Household hazardous waste is free for Orange County residents at four county centers (Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano), Tue-Sat 9-3. Source

Before you go

Ask about the last entry time; scales often stop taking loads before closing.
Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.

Other transfer stations nearby

Caltrans Bolsa Chica Maintenance Station Transfer station

13072 Bolsa Chica Rd, Westminster · 2.9 mi
Nixon St. Yard - City of Lakewood Transfer station

6929 Nixon Street, Lakewood · 3 mi
City of Cypress Maintenance Yard Lvtsop Transfer station

5285 Cypress Street, Cypress · 3 mi
City of La Palma Corp.yard Lvtop. Transfer station

8415 Meadowlark Lane, La Palma · 3 mi
City of Lakewood Lvto Transfer Station Transfer station

5000 Block of Palo Verde Avenue, Lakewood · 3.5 mi

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Edco Recycling and Transfer Transfer station Verified

2755 California Ave, Signal Hill · 6 mi · (760) 744-5615

Hours: Select Saturdays: 9 am to 2 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
OC Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center - Huntington Beach Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

17121 Nichols Lane, Gate 6, Huntington Beach · 7.6 mi · (714) 834-4000

Hours: Tue-Sat: 9 am to 3 pm

Household hazardous wasteElectronics

More in Orange County

All 87 drop-off sites in Orange County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Scrap metal · California

Frequently asked questions

Where is City of Los Alamitos Transfer Station?

3191 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.

What can I drop off at City of Los Alamitos Transfer Station?

City of Los Alamitos Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items. Confirm by phone before you load up.

Is City of Los Alamitos Transfer Station open to the public?

Public drop-off run by a city, county or district.

What other transfer stations are near City of Los Alamitos Transfer Station?

Caltrans Bolsa Chica Maintenance Station in Westminster (2.9 mi), Nixon St. Yard - City of Lakewood in Lakewood (3 mi) and City of Cypress Maintenance Yard Lvtsop in Cypress (3 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Los Alamitos?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Edco Recycling and Transfer, about 6 miles away.

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