Transfer station
Amswede Recycling Cdi Processing
2.5 mi W · Chula Vista, CA
Takes C&D debris
Landfill
Otay Landfill
Chula Vista, San Diego County, CA · All sites in San Diego County
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Otay Landfill is a landfill in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, operated by Republic Services. The site also works as a transfer station and a C&D recycler. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1963, with closure projected for 2028.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes construction debris and household trash. It is one of 38 disposal sites we list in San Diego County.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM – 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM – 3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (619) 421-3773 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Construction debris (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 | 1963 |
| Projected closure | 2028 |
| Waste in place | 45,777,214 tons (2022) |
| Size | 230 acres |
| Owner | Republic Services |
| Operator | Republic Services |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Otay Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Otay Landfill?
Monday – Friday 7 AM – 4:30 PM; Saturday 7 AM – 3 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (619) 421-3773 before hauling a load.
What does Otay Landfill accept?
Construction debris and household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Otay Landfill take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris.
When is Otay Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2028 for a landfill that opened in 1963 (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.
- 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.
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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 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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