LandfillVerified October 2026

Blythe Sanitary Landfill

Blythe Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Blythe, CA, in Riverside 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, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. We list 78 other drop-off sites in Riverside County. It handled about 26,040 tons of waste in 2004 (EPA LMOP).

Address	1000 Midland Road, Blythe, CA 92225 Directions
County	Riverside County, CA
Phone	(951) 486-3200
Website	rcwaste.rivco.gov
Hours	Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4 pm Also open first Saturday of the month. See county flyer for closure dates
Fees	Routine refuse per ton $52.68 Hard-to-handle refuse per ton $70.26 Flat rate car/van/SUV or pickup/trailer up to 8 ft bed (routine) $15.70 per load Pickup and trailer up to 8 ft bed, up to 4 ft high (routine) $43.20 per load Minimum load (0.81 tons or less, non-flat-rate vehicle) $43.20 Passenger/light truck tire (residential, max 5 per day) $6.00 each Appliance needing special handling (max 4 per day) $7.00 each Uncovered/unsecured load $25.00 per load 2 or fewer large trash bags (residential) No charge Up to 2 CRT devices per day (residential) No charge Mattresses/box springs free per customer per day 2 free (max 2) Rates effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (FY 26-27, Ordinance 779.26); cash rounded to nearest $0.05. Phone is county Waste Resources HQ.
Access	Public facility (residency rules may apply)
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses
Not accepted	hazardous waste, paint, fuels, oils, pesticides, acids, asbestos (over 1% friable), radioactive material, explosives
Load cover	Loads must be covered or tied down
Operator	Riverside County (publicly owned)
Opened	1976

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

Rules in Riverside County

At county landfills, residential customers hauling 2 or fewer large trash bags per day, up to 2 CRT TVs/monitors per day, and mattresses/box springs hauled separately (limits by site) pay nothing. Source
Uncovered or unsecured loads incur a $25.00 surcharge at every county landfill and loads are randomly inspected; landfills do not accept hazardous waste. Source
Free regional household hazardous waste collection for Riverside County residents at three permanent facilities (Agua Mansa, Lake Elsinore, Palm Springs) plus ABOP/PaintCare sites; hotline (800) 304-2226. Source

Before you go

Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.

Other landfills nearby

La Paz County Regional Landfill Landfill

26999 Highway 95, Parker · 30 mi
Cibola Transfer Station Landfill

1/4 Mile West of Intersection of Baseline Rd & River Rd, Ehrenberg · 30 mi · (928) 669-6115

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisElectronicsTiresScrap metal
La Paz County Regional Landfill (Republic Services) Landfill

26999 Hwy 95, Mile Post 128, Parker · 36 mi · (928) 855-9441

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisElectronicsTiresScrap metal

More in Riverside County

All 79 drop-off sites in Riverside County · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California

Frequently asked questions

Where is Blythe Sanitary Landfill?

1000 Midland Road, Blythe, CA 92225. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.

What can I drop off at Blythe Sanitary Landfill?

Blythe Sanitary Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: hazardous waste, paint, fuels, oils, pesticides and acids.

Is Blythe Sanitary Landfill open to the public?

Public facility (residency rules may apply). Call if you are hauling for a business.

How much does it cost to dump at Blythe Sanitary Landfill?

Routine refuse per ton: $52.68; Hard-to-handle refuse per ton: $70.26; Flat rate car/van/SUV or pickup/trailer up to 8 ft bed (routine): $15.70 per load; Pickup and trailer up to 8 ft bed, up to 4 ft high (routine): $43.20 per load. Rates effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (FY 26-27, Ordinance 779.26); cash rounded to nearest $0.05. Phone is county Waste Resources HQ.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Blythe Sanitary Landfill open?

Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4 pm. Also open first Saturday of the month. See county flyer for closure dates.

What other landfills are near Blythe Sanitary Landfill?

La Paz County Regional Landfill in Parker (30 mi), Cibola Transfer Station in Ehrenberg (30 mi) and La Paz County Regional Landfill (Republic Services) in Parker (36 mi).

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