Transfer station
City of Porterville Solid Waste Transfer
5.1 mi NE · Porterville, CA
LandfillListed as closed
Teapot Dome Landfill
Porterville, Tulare County, CA · All sites in Tulare County
Teapot Dome Landfill is a landfill in Porterville, Tulare County, California, operated by Tulare County Solid Waste Department. Our sources list this facility as closed; it is kept here so people searching for it learn that before driving out.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 22 disposal sites we list in Tulare 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 (559) 733-6291 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) | Closed |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1971 |
| Closed | 2023 |
| Waste in place | 3,868,862 tons (2022) |
| Size | 71 acres |
| Owner | Tulare County |
| Operator | Tulare County |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Location and nearby sites
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- Drop-off center
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- Transfer station
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Teapot Dome Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Teapot Dome Landfill?
Monday – Friday 7 AM – 4 PM; Saturday 8 AM – 4 PM; Public holidays closed. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (559) 733-6291 before hauling a load.
What does Teapot Dome Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Is Teapot Dome Landfill closed?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists the landfill as closed in 2023 (data as of September 2024). Some closed landfills keep a transfer station or drop-off area open, so check before you go.
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/131193001 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated August 15, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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