Transfer station
Alves Inc.
4.2 mi S · Arcata, CA
Takes C&D debris
Transfer Station
Humboldt Sanitation
McKinleyville, Humboldt County, CA · All sites in Humboldt County
Rated 3.5 of 5 from 13 reviews on public map listings
Humboldt Sanitation is a transfer station in McKinleyville, Humboldt County, California.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes scrap metal. It is one of 20 disposal sites we list in Humboldt County.
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM – 4 PM |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (707) 839-3285 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Scrap metal (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Not on file yet
This listing does not have fees or residency rules yet. We only publish details we can trace to a source, so call the site before you load up. Send us the details if you run or use this facility.
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Humboldt Sanitation: questions
What are the hours at Humboldt Sanitation?
Monday – Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM; Sunday 9 AM – 4 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (707) 839-3285 before hauling a load.
What does Humboldt Sanitation accept?
Scrap metal, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from CalEPA Regulated Site Portal) · record dated 2025-08-15
- OpenStreetMap way/1308357572 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated August 15, 2025. Hours, fees or contact details last added October 5, 2026. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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