LandfillEPA / OSM listing
John Smith Road Landfill
You will find John Smith Road Landfill in Hollister, CA. It is a landfill in San Benito County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items. We list 5 other drop-off sites in San Benito County. It handled about 94,647 tons of waste in 2008 (EPA LMOP).
| Address | 2650 John Smith Road, Hollister, CA 95023 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | San Benito County, CA |
| Hours | No hours on record. A quick call saves a wasted trip. |
| Fees | No published rate on file. Most dumps charge by weight or by load, often with a minimum. |
| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | Waste Connections, Inc. (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1968 |
Source: EPA landfill data (LMOP), EPA record dated August 2025. We have not verified it yet. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Before you go
- Check the hours by phone or on the operator website before you drive out.
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.
Other landfills nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 3:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Monterey Peninsula Landfill Landfill
- Monterey Regional Waste Management District / Marina Landfill and Smartferm Composting Landfill VerifiedHours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brush
- Buena Vista Drive Sanitary Landfill Landfill
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Household hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
More in San Benito County
All 6 drop-off sites in San Benito County · Yard waste · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is John Smith Road Landfill?
2650 John Smith Road, Hollister, CA 95023. The map link above starts navigation from your location.
What can I drop off at John Smith Road Landfill?
John Smith Road Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items. This is from public data; the operator has the final word.
Is John Smith Road Landfill open to the public?
Public drop-off run by a city, county or district. Rules can differ for businesses and residents.
What other landfills are near John Smith Road Landfill?
Johnson Canyon Sanitary Landfill in Gonzales (21 mi), Billy Wright Disposal Site in Los Banos (24 mi) and Monterey Peninsula Landfill in Marina (26 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Hollister?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Salinas Valley Recycles Household Hazardous Waste Facility, about 20 miles away.
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