Transfer stationVerified October 2026

North Area Transfer Station

Q: Where is North Area Transfer Station?

4450 Roseville Road, North Highlands, CA 95660. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.

Q: What can I drop off at North Area Transfer Station?

North Area Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: liquids and batteries.

Q: Can non-residents use North Area Transfer Station?

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

Q: How much does it cost to dump at North Area Transfer Station?

Minimum weight charge: $50.00; Normal refuse, per ton: $89.90; Green waste, clean wood, stumps, per ton: $115.65; Hard to handle, large/bulky, per ton: $202.85. Fees effective January 1, 2026. The fee page lists two slightly different large/bulky rates ($202.85 and $202.90 per ton).. Source checked October 2026.

Q: When is North Area Transfer Station open?

Mon-Fri: 6:30 am to 6 pm; Sat-Sun: 8 am to 6 pm. Arrive at least 15 minutes before closing. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. The household hazardous waste facility has different days and hours..

Q: What other transfer stations are near North Area Transfer Station?

Watt Avenue Recycling and Material Recovery Facility in North Highlands (< 1 mi), Caltrans Maintenance (Sacramento) in Sacramento (4.4 mi) and Waste Management Recycle America, LLC in Sacramento (7.2 mi).

Q: Where can I take paint and chemicals near North Highlands?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Safety Kleen Systems - Sacramento, about 9 miles away.

You will find North Area Transfer Station in North Highlands, CA. It is a transfer station in Sacramento 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. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 35 drop-off sites we list in Sacramento County.

Address	4450 Roseville Road, North Highlands, CA 95660 Directions
County	Sacramento County, CA
Phone	(916) 875-5555
Website	wmr.saccounty.gov
Hours	Mon-Fri: 6:30 am to 6 pm Sat-Sun: 8 am to 6 pm Arrive at least 15 minutes before closing. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. The household hazardous waste facility has different days and hours.
Fees	Minimum weight charge $50.00 Normal refuse, per ton $89.90 Green waste, clean wood, stumps, per ton $115.65 Hard to handle, large/bulky, per ton $202.85 Car, station wagon, small SUV (non-weighed) $10.00 each Small van or large SUV (non-weighed) $20.00 each Pickup truck (non-weighed) $40.00 each Large van (non-weighed) $50.00 each Uncovered or unsecured load additional $25.00 Passenger/light truck tires 1-4 per day No Fee Passenger/light truck tires 5-8 per day $10.00 each Large appliances 1-2 per day No Fee Large appliances 3 or more $40.00 each Mattresses (non-business loads) No Fee Electronic waste (residents) No Fee Fees effective January 1, 2026. The fee page lists two slightly different large/bulky rates ($202.85 and $202.90 per ton).
Who can use it	Open to non-residents
Access	Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses
Not accepted	liquids, batteries
Load cover	Loads must be covered or tied down
Payment	cash, card, check

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

Rules in Sacramento County

County landfill and North Area Recovery Station accept household waste from the public; customers are not required to be Sacramento County residents. All loads must be covered or secured; an uncovered/unsecured load costs an additional $25.00. Source
At county facilities, mattresses (non-business loads) are free, 1-2 large appliances per day are free, and 1-4 passenger/light-truck tires per day are free (fees effective January 1, 2026). Source

Before you go

Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
Check whether you need to book or register before your first visit.
Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.

Other transfer stations nearby

Watt Avenue Recycling and Material Recovery Facility Transfer station

4741 Watt Avenue, North Highlands · < 1 mi
Caltrans Maintenance (Sacramento) Transfer station

3940 Rosin Court, Sacramento · 4.4 mi
Waste Management Recycle America, LLC Transfer station

3562 Ramona Ave, Sacramento · 7.2 mi

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Florin Perkins Public Disposal Site Mrf/Lvts Transfer station

4201 Florin Perkins Road, Sacramento · 7.5 mi
Caltrans Maintenance (Rancho Cordova) Transfer station

11325 Sanders Dr, Rancho Cordova · 8.2 mi

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Safety Kleen Systems - Sacramento Hazardous waste drop-off

6000 88th St, Sacramento · 9 mi · (916) 386-4919

More in Sacramento County

All 35 drop-off sites in Sacramento County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California

Frequently asked questions

Where is North Area Transfer Station?

4450 Roseville Road, North Highlands, CA 95660. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.

What can I drop off at North Area Transfer Station?

North Area Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: liquids and batteries.

Can non-residents use North Area Transfer Station?

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

How much does it cost to dump at North Area Transfer Station?

Minimum weight charge: $50.00; Normal refuse, per ton: $89.90; Green waste, clean wood, stumps, per ton: $115.65; Hard to handle, large/bulky, per ton: $202.85. Fees effective January 1, 2026. The fee page lists two slightly different large/bulky rates ($202.85 and $202.90 per ton).. Source checked October 2026.

When is North Area Transfer Station open?

Mon-Fri: 6:30 am to 6 pm; Sat-Sun: 8 am to 6 pm. Arrive at least 15 minutes before closing. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. The household hazardous waste facility has different days and hours..

What other transfer stations are near North Area Transfer Station?