Drop-off center
Marina Dump Recycling
0.5 mi NW · Marina, CA
Landfill
Monterey Peninsula Landfill
Marina, Monterey County, CA · All sites in Monterey County
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Monterey Peninsula Landfill is a landfill in Marina, Monterey County, California, operated by Waste Management. The site also works as a transfer station. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1966, with closure projected for 2132.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 19 disposal sites we list in Monterey County.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (831) 384-5313 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1966 |
| Projected closure | 2132 |
| Waste in place | 14,154,230 tons (2022) |
| Size | 113.6 acres |
| Owner | Waste Management |
| Operator | Waste Management |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Monterey Peninsula Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Monterey Peninsula Landfill?
Monday – Friday 7 AM – 4 PM; Saturday 8 AM – 4 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (831) 384-5313 before hauling a load.
What does Monterey Peninsula Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Monterey Peninsula Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2132 for a landfill that opened in 1966 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
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
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- 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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