Transfer station
Puente Hills Materials Recovery Facility
2.8 mi NW · Whittier, CA
Landfill
Savage Canyon Landfill
Whittier, Los Angeles County, CA · All sites in Los Angeles County
Savage Canyon Landfill is a landfill in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, operated by City of Whittier. The site also works as a C&D landfill. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1935, with closure projected for 2048.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes construction debris and household trash. It is one of 163 disposal sites we list in Los Angeles County.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 3 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 3 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 3 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 3 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 3 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 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 (562) 907-7750 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Construction debris (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 | 1935 |
| Projected closure | 2048 |
| Waste in place | 4,124,182 tons (2022) |
| Size | 102 acres |
| Owner | City of Whittier |
| Operator | City of Whittier |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Savage Canyon Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Savage Canyon Landfill?
Monday – Saturday 7:30 AM – 3 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (562) 907-7750 before hauling a load.
What does Savage Canyon Landfill accept?
Construction debris and household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Savage Canyon Landfill take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris.
When is Savage Canyon Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2048 for a landfill that opened in 1935 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- 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.
- How to Get Rid of Construction Debris Without OverpayingLandfill, C&D landfill, transfer station, recycler or dumpster: how each works for remodel and demo debris, how sorting cuts cost, and what to ask first.
- 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.
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/715592364 (© 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.
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