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Big Bear Transfer Station
Big Bear Transfer Station is a transfer station in Big Bear City, CA, in San Bernardino County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, tires and scrap metal. San Bernardino County has 122 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | Holcomb Valley Rd 1.5 Miles N of Hwy 18, Big Bear City, CA 92314 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | San Bernardino County, CA |
| Website | cms.sbcounty.gov |
| Hours | Mon to Sat 8 am to 4:30 pm From OpenStreetMap, please confirm. |
| Fees | No published rate on file. Most dumps charge by weight or by load, often with a minimum. |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Tires, Scrap metal |
| Operator | County of San Bernardino |
Source: EPA facility record, last updated August 2025, plus OpenStreetMap. We have not checked it ourselves yet. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in San Bernardino County
- County landfills charge $13.71 flat for up to 300 lbs of residential waste, then $61.49 per ton; uncovered or unsecured loads double the disposal fee. (Fee table dated effective July 1, 2023.) Source
- County landfills are closed Christmas, July 4, Labor Day, Memorial Day, New Year's Day and Thanksgiving; paint, hazardous waste, liquids, batteries and fluorescent tubes are not accepted at landfills. Source
Before you go
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Big Bear Disposal, Incorporated Transfer station
- Caltrans Fawnskin Maintenance Station Transfer station
- Clean Bear Site #1 Transfer station
- Public Trash Site #2 - Lvto Transfer station
- Camp Rock Transfer Station Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Sat: 10 am to 2 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 am to 4 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in San Bernardino County
All 122 drop-off sites in San Bernardino County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Big Bear Transfer Station?
Holcomb Valley Rd 1.5 Miles N of Hwy 18, Big Bear City, CA 92314. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Big Bear Transfer Station?
Big Bear Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, tires and scrap metal. Ask the operator if you have something unusual.
Is Big Bear Transfer Station open to the public?
Operated by a local government agency. Call if you are hauling for a business.
When is Big Bear Transfer Station open?
Mon to Sat 8 am to 4:30 pm. (Hours from OpenStreetMap, please confirm before you go.)
What other transfer stations are near Big Bear Transfer Station?
Big Bear Disposal, Incorporated in Big Bear City (3.3 mi), Caltrans Fawnskin Maintenance Station in Big Bear Lake (4.5 mi) and Clean Bear Site #1 in Big Bear Lake (5.5 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Big Bear City?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Apple Valley HHW Facility, about 24 miles away.
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