Acceptable Waste

What types of waste are accepted at landfills?

Household refuse
Tree and yard trimmings
Lumber
Furniture

Unacceptable Waste

What types of waste are NOT accepted at landfills?

Asbestos, batteries, brake linings
Chemicals, fuel tanks, mufflers, paints
Poisons, hazardous waste, animal parts
Body parts, medical wastes, radioactive material
Auto body shredder wastes, fuels, heavy metals
Explosives, pesticides, contaminated soil
Liquid waste (moisture content 50% or greater)
Nuisance dust
Cathode Ray Tubes (computer monitors & television sets)
Chemically treated wood waste (exception for Prima Deshecha Landfill if immediately buried)
Tires

Contaminated Soil

Dirt haulers with soils that are contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons, solvents, toxic metals, or other potentially harmful materials, must contact a Materials Regulation Specialist at (714) 834-4000 for information on the acceptability of their soils.