Transfer station
Road Division 417
4.5 mi N · Walnut, CA
Landfill
Olinda Alpha Landfill
Brea, Orange County, CA · All sites in Orange County
Rated 3.5 of 5 from 26 reviews on public map listings
Olinda Alpha Landfill is a landfill in Brea, Orange County, California, operated by County of Orange - OC Waste & Recycling. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1960, with closure projected for 2036.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 42 disposal sites we list in Orange 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 | 7 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 (714) 834-4000 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (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.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1960 |
| Projected closure | 2036 |
| Waste in place | 92,800,120 tons (2022) |
| Size | 420 acres |
| Owner | County of Orange - OC Waste & Recycling |
| Operator | County of Orange - OC Waste & Recycling |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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.
Location and nearby sites
33.93400, -117.84100
- Transfer station
Placentia Street Sweeper Transferstation
5.8 mi SW · Anaheim, CA
- Transfer station
Cvt Regional Material Recovery and TS
6.1 mi S · Anaheim, CA
- Transfer station
Pinney Street Sweeper Transfer Station
6.1 mi S · Anaheim, CA
- Transfer station
City of la Habra Public Work Dept.
6.4 mi W · La Habra, CA
- Transfer station
Grand Central Recycling and Transfer Station
6.8 mi NW · Industry, CA
- Transfer station
Patriot Wastewater - Orange Facility
7.5 mi S · Orange, CA
- Transfer station
Waste Management of Orange
7.8 mi S · Orange, CA
More in Orange County
- Baker Canyon Green RecyclingYard Waste & Compost Site · Silverado
- City of Costa Mesa Corporation YardTransfer Station · Costa Mesa
- City of Fullerton Basque YardTransfer Station · Fullerton
- City of Huntington Beach, P.W.YardTransfer Station · Huntington Beach
- City of Irvine Household Hazardous WasteHousehold Hazardous Waste Facility · Irvine
- City of Laguna Beach Corporation YardTransfer Station · Laguna Beach
- City of Los Alamitos Transfer StationTransfer Station · Los Alamitos
- City of Newport Beach Transfer StationTransfer Station · Newport Beach
- City of Orange Corporate Yard Lvts Op.Transfer Station · Orange
- City of San Clemente LvtsTransfer Station · San Clemente
- City of Santa Ana Corporate YardTransfer Station · Santa Ana
- City of Seal Beach Public Works YardTransfer Station · Seal Beach
- City of Stanton Public Works YardTransfer Station · Stanton
- Cr&r South County MRFTransfer Station · San Juan Capistrano
- CR&R StantonTransfer Station · Stanton
- CR&R Waste and Recycling ServicesDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Stanton
- Crescent Street Sweeper Transfer StationTransfer Station · Anaheim
- Fountain Valley City YardTransfer Station · Fountain Valley
- Frank R. Bowerman LandfillLandfill · Irvine
- Household Hazardous Waste DisposalHousehold Hazardous Waste Facility · Huntington Beach
Olinda Alpha Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Olinda Alpha Landfill?
Monday – Saturday 7 AM – 4 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (714) 834-4000 before hauling a load.
What does Olinda Alpha Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Olinda Alpha Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2036 for a landfill that opened in 1960 (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
- OpenStreetMap way/1159767386 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- 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.
Something wrong or out of date? Report a correction.