Transfer stationVerified October 2026

Sonoma Transfer Station

You will find Sonoma Transfer Station in Sonoma, CA. It is a transfer station in Sonoma County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Sonoma County has 22 sites in our directory, including this one.

Address	4376 Stage Gulch Road, Sonoma, CA 95476 Directions
County	Sonoma County, CA
Phone	(707) 996-6597
Website	zerowastesonoma.gov
Hours	Mon-Sat: 7 am to 3 pm Closed Sundays and New Year's Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Fees	Refuse (per ton) $179.00 per ton Refuse minimum per vehicle $47.00 Appliance with Freon $68.00 each Appliance without Freon $32.00 each Mattress or box spring $64.00 per unit Tire without rim (passenger/pickup, up to 9 per load) $24.00 each Small motor item $30.00 each Uncovered or unsecured load $22.00 per vehicle Yard debris (per ton) $126.00 per ton Yard debris minimum per vehicle $17.00 Wood scrap (per ton) $126.00 per ton Wood scrap minimum per vehicle $17.00 Rates effective April 1, 2026. All vehicles are weighed. Per-vehicle minimums apply.
Who can use it	Residents only
Access	Government-operated drop-off
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, batteries, motor oil
Not accepted	hazardous waste, liquids, cooking oil, sharps, mercury products
Load cover	Loads must be covered or tied down
Payment	cash, debit card, credit card

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

Rules in Sonoma County

Self-haul disposal at county sites is limited to waste generated by Sonoma County residents and businesses. Loads on public roads must be covered or secured; uncovered loads are charged $22.00 per vehicle. Source
Appliances, cardboard, electronics, household hazardous waste, liquids, scrap metal, tires, recyclable wood and yard debris may not go in the garbage at refuse sites. Violations can bring a $500 fine and/or up to 6 months in jail. Source
Sonoma County residents can drop off household hazardous waste free at the Petaluma facility with ID, no appointment needed. Source

Before you go

Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.

Other transfer stations nearby

City of Napa Material Diversion Facility Transfer station Verified

820 Levitin Way, American Canyon · 14 mi · (707) 255-5200

Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am to 4 pm Yard trimmings: $72.00 per ton ($27 minimum)

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronicsTires
Devlin Road Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

889 Devlin Road, American Canyon · 14 mi · (707) 258-9005

Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am to 4 pm Garbage / mixed construction debris, minimum charge (up to 1,000 lbs): $48.00 per vehicle

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteTires
Global Materials Recovery Systems Transfer station

3899 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa · 15 mi · (707) 586-6666

Household trash & bulky itemsScrap metal
Recology Sonoma Marin Transfer station

3417 Standish Avenue, Santa Rosa · 15 mi
Recology Vallejo Transfer station

2021 Broadway St, Vallejo · 16 mi · (707) 552-3110

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Central Disposal Site) Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

500 Mecham Road, Building 5, Petaluma · 9 mi · (707) 795-2025

Hours: Thu-Sat: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm Drop-off for Sonoma County residents: Free
Central Transfer Station Landfill

500 Mecham Rd, Petaluma · 13 mi

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal

More in Sonoma County

All 22 drop-off sites in Sonoma County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sonoma Transfer Station?

4376 Stage Gulch Road, Sonoma, CA 95476. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.

What can I drop off at Sonoma Transfer Station?

Sonoma Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: hazardous waste, liquids, cooking oil, sharps and mercury products.

Can non-residents use Sonoma Transfer Station?

No, it is for residents only.

How much does it cost to dump at Sonoma Transfer Station?

Refuse (per ton): $179.00 per ton; Refuse minimum per vehicle: $47.00; Appliance with Freon: $68.00 each; Appliance without Freon: $32.00 each. Rates effective April 1, 2026. All vehicles are weighed. Per-vehicle minimums apply.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Sonoma Transfer Station open?

Mon-Sat: 7 am to 3 pm. Closed Sundays and New Year's Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas..

What other transfer stations are near Sonoma Transfer Station?

City of Napa Material Diversion Facility in American Canyon (14 mi), Devlin Road Transfer Station in American Canyon (14 mi) and Global Materials Recovery Systems in Santa Rosa (15 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Sonoma?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Central Disposal Site), about 9 miles away.

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