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San Onofre Landfill
You will find San Onofre Landfill in San Clemente, CA. It is a landfill in San Diego County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items. San Diego County has 65 sites in our directory, including this one. In undefined it accepted roughly 1,758 tons, according to EPA data.
| Address | 2.7 MI E Basilone Gate, San Clemente, CA 92055 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County, CA |
| Hours | Opening times are missing from our sources, so confirm them first. |
| Fees | Rates are not published in our sources. Ask what they charge for a car or pickup load. |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | United States Marine Corps (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1974 |
Listed by the U.S. EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program and the EPA debris recovery dataset (August 2025). Not yet checked by us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in San Diego County
- Unincorporated San Diego County residents can use four county HHW facilities (Ramona, Chula Vista, Escondido, El Cajon); bring proof of address, max 15 gallons or 125 pounds. El Cajon is temporarily closed to unincorporated residents. Source
- Residents of incorporated cities must use their own city's HHW program (e.g., City of San Diego residents use the Miramar HHW facility by appointment). Source
Before you go
- Call ahead: we do not have confirmed hours for this site.
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other landfills nearby
- Las Pulgas LF Landfill
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 5 pm Cars, passenger minivans, SUVs (loads under 360 lbs): $15.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsMattresses
- Frank R. Bowerman Landfill Landfill
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 6 am to 6 pm Mattresses/box springs free per customer per day: 2 free (max 5)Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- OC Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center - San Juan Capistrano Hazardous waste drop-off VerifiedHours: Tue-Sat: 9 am to 3 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 9 am to 3 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in San Diego County
All 65 drop-off sites in San Diego County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is San Onofre Landfill?
2.7 MI E Basilone Gate, San Clemente, CA 92055. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at San Onofre Landfill?
San Onofre Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items. Confirm by phone before you load up.
Is San Onofre Landfill open to the public?
Operated by a local government agency. Call if you are hauling for a business.
What other landfills are near San Onofre Landfill?
Las Pulgas LF in Oceanside (7.3 mi), Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano (7.9 mi) and Frank R. Bowerman Landfill in Irvine (24 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near San Clemente?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is OC Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center - San Juan Capistrano, about 10 miles away.
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