Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Balance Rock Transfer Station
Balance Rock Transfer Station is a transfer station in Balance Rock, CA, in Tulare County. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items and tires. We list 23 other drop-off sites in Tulare County.
| Address | 44311 Sugarloaf Dr, Balance Rock, CA 93260 Directions |
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| County | Tulare County, CA |
| Phone | (559) 733-6291 |
| Website | tularecounty.ca.gov |
| Hours | No hours on record. A quick call saves a wasted trip. |
| Fees |
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| Access | Privately run, usually open to the public for a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Tires |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Payment | cash, check |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: tularecounty.ca.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Tulare County
- Tulare County runs two landfills (Visalia and Woodville) and six rural transfer stations. Flat-load rates apply to cars, pickups and trailers under 8 feet; larger or commercial loads are weighed. Loads must be covered to get the lower rate. Source
- The county landfills do not accept electronics, televisions, batteries, fluorescent lights, liquid waste or treated wood. Cars, boats, trailers, motorcycles and mobile homes need a DMV junk slip and fluids removed. Source
- The rural transfer stations take cash or check only, with no card payments and no ATM. Source
Before you go
- Gates at smaller sites often close early or on certain weekdays; call first.
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Call to ask about minimum charges for a single car or pickup load.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Wed, Sat: 8 am to 4 pm 32-gallon covered load: $10.00Household trash & bulky itemsTires
- Hours: Sun, Wed: 8 am to 4 pm Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Thomas Refuse Service, INC. Transfer station
- Hours: Fri-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm 32-gallon covered load: $10.00Household trash & bulky itemsTires
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Sun, Wed: 8 am to 4 pm Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
More in Tulare County
All 24 drop-off sites in Tulare County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Balance Rock Transfer Station?
44311 Sugarloaf Dr, Balance Rock, CA 93260. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at Balance Rock Transfer Station?
Balance Rock Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items and tires.
Is Balance Rock Transfer Station open to the public?
Privately run, usually open to the public for a gate fee, as far as our sources show.
How much does it cost to dump at Balance Rock Transfer Station?
32-gallon covered load: $10.00; Flat minimum (car, station wagon), covered: $15.00; Flat standard (van or trailer up to 8 ft), covered: $25.00; Tires: $5.00 each (limit 10 per customer). Flat rates per covered load as listed by Tulare County Solid Waste.. Source checked October 2026.
What other transfer stations are near Balance Rock Transfer Station?
Pine Flat Transfer Station in Pine Flat (4.9 mi), Glennville Recycling/Transfer Station in Alta Sierra (6.4 mi) and Kern Valley Recycling/Transfer Station in Kernville (15 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Balance Rock?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Glennville Recycling/Transfer Station, about 6.4 miles away.
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