Yuma Dump Guide to Every Landfill and Transfer Site in Yuma County
Looking for a Yuma dump? The County lists two landfills and one private transfer station for big loads, plus five county transfer sites. The county sites are free for household loads but refuse commercial loads. This guide lists each site’s address, phone, hours and rules, with the date we last checked the source.
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By the Dumpster Rental Yuma AZ team. Sources checked 2026-10-20. Hours and fees change, so call the site before you haul.
Where can I dump trash in Yuma County?
Household loads can go free to the county transfer sites. Commercial, industrial and oversize loads go to a landfill or the Republic transfer station.
Yuma County disposal sites (sources checked 2026-10-20)
| Site | Address | Phone | Hours | Who can use it | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Yuma County Landfill | 19536 S. Avenue 1E, Yuma | 928-341-9300 | Call to confirm | Commercial, industrial and large loads | No published rate; call |
| Copper Mountain Landfill | 34853 E. County 12th St, Wellton | 928-785-3797 | Call to confirm | Commercial, industrial and large loads | No published rate; call |
| Republic Services transfer station | 3040 S. Avenue 3½ E, Yuma | 928-726-5210 | Mon to Fri 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sat 7:00 a.m. to noon (City recycling page) | Commercial and large loads; City recycling drop-off | Trash is charged; recycling drop-off is free |
| South County Transfer Station | 5563 W. County 19th St, Somerton | 928-341-2500 (County Public Works) | Thu to Sat, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Household loads only | Free for Yuma County residents |
| North Gila Valley Transfer Site | 7870 E. County 5th St, Yuma | 928-341-2500 (County Public Works) | 7 days, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Household loads only | Free; tire fees after 5 a year |
| Wellton Transfer Site | 12850 S. Avenue 29E, Wellton | 928-341-2500 (County Public Works) | Sun and Mon, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Household loads only | Free per the Sheriff’s Office; the Town says there may be a charge |
| Tacna Transfer Site | 39745 E. County 8th St, Tacna | 928-341-2500 (County Public Works) | Fri and Sat, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Household loads only | Free |
| Dateland Transfer Site | 61818 N. County 2nd St, Dateland | 928-341-2500 (County Public Works) | Sun only, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Household loads only | Free |
| City household hazardous waste event | Public Works, 1473 S. 2nd Ave, Yuma | 928-373-4500 | Next event Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 8 a.m. to noon | City of Yuma and Yuma County residents | Free |
| SA Recycling | 3350 E. 32nd St, Yuma | Not published | Listing shows Mon to Fri 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sat 8:00 a.m. to noon | Scrap metal | Buys scrap, per its listing |
Sources: Yuma County transfer station guide (published 2026-07-31), Yuma County Sheriff’s Office release (2025-07-10), City of San Luis notice (2026-08-05), City of Yuma recycling drop-off page and City of Yuma HHW page. All checked 2026-10-20. None of these hours has been confirmed by phone yet, so call ahead to confirm.
Sites that take commercial and roll-off loads
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office lists three places for “commercial, industrial, or large loads.” These are the two landfills and the Republic transfer station. They are the local sites listed for roll-off size loads.
South Yuma County Landfill
- Address: 19536 S. Avenue 1E, Yuma, AZ
- Phone: 928-341-9300
- Hours: not published on any official page we found. Call to confirm.
- Takes: commercial, industrial and large loads (Sheriff’s Office, 2025-07-10)
- Fees: no published per-ton rate found. Call to confirm.
- Operator: not confirmed. Call to confirm who runs the site.
- Source checked: 2026-10-20 (Sheriff’s release and County guide)
This landfill is south of town off Avenue 1E. Both the Sheriff’s release and the County’s July 2026 guide list it with the same address and phone. If a hauler bills you for extra weight, ask for the scale ticket from the site that weighed the load.
Copper Mountain Landfill
- Address: 34853 E. County 12th St, Wellton, AZ 85356
- Phone: 928-785-3797
- Hours: not published on any official page we found. Call to confirm.
- Takes: commercial, industrial and large loads (Sheriff’s Office, 2025-07-10)
- Fees: no published per-ton rate found. Call to confirm.
- Operator: Republic Services, per a 2021 ADEQ public notice that calls it a municipal solid waste landfill. That notice is older, so call to confirm.
- Source checked: 2026-10-20
Copper Mountain sits east of Yuma near Wellton. By address, it’s the closer landfill for Wellton, Tacna and other east-county jobs.
Republic Services transfer station
- Address: 3040 S. Avenue 3½ E, Yuma, AZ
- Phone: 928-726-5210
- Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 7:00 a.m. to noon, closed Sunday. The City lists these hours for its recycling drop-off here. Call to confirm hours for trash loads.
- Takes: commercial, industrial and large loads (Sheriff’s Office, listed as Allied Waste Transfer Station). The City of Yuma recycling drop-off is also here.
- Fees: the City says you will be charged for regular trash. No rate is published. Call to confirm.
- Source checked: 2026-10-20
The City’s recycling drop-off moved to this station. It takes cardboard, paper, plastics marked 1 through 7, glass jars and bottles, and aluminum and steel cans. Tell the scale operator you’re dropping off recycling. Keep trash out of a recycling load, or you’ll pay for it.
Free Yuma County transfer sites
Yuma County runs five free transfer sites for household, non-commercial loads. The County’s guide says commercial, industrial and oversize loads will not be accepted at any of them.
South County Transfer Station
- Address: 5563 W. County 19th St, Somerton, AZ 85350
- Phone: Yuma County Public Works, 928-341-2500 (no site phone published)
- Hours: Thursday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Takes: household waste and waste tires, free for Yuma County residents, including San Luis
- Doesn’t take: commercial, industrial or oversize loads
- Source checked: 2026-10-20 (City of San Luis notice dated 2026-08-05 and the County guide)
The full name is the Yuma County Solid Waste Transfer Station and Waste Tire Facility. It opened in August 2026. It’s the closest free site for Somerton, San Luis and Gadsden households. The County’s July 2026 item list allows five tires per resident per calendar year. Fees apply after five. Call to confirm how that works at this site.
North Gila Valley Transfer Site
- Address: 7870 E. County 5th St, Yuma, AZ
- Phone: Yuma County Public Works, 928-341-2500
- Hours: 7 days a week, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Takes: free household, non-commercial loads. The County’s waste tire facility is at this site.
- Doesn’t take: commercial, industrial or oversize loads
- Source checked: 2026-10-20
This is the only county site open every day. It’s the nearest free option for Fortuna Foothills and north Gila Valley homes. Tire fees are listed in the tires section below.
Wellton Transfer Site
- Address: 12850 S. Avenue 29E, Wellton, AZ, about 1.5 miles south of town on the west side of Avenue 29E
- Phone: Yuma County Public Works, 928-341-2500
- Hours: Sunday and Monday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., closed holidays
- Takes: household, non-commercial loads
- Fees: the Sheriff lists it as free. The Town of Wellton says “there may be a charge for dumping.” Call to confirm.
- Source checked: 2026-10-20
With only two open days a week, a full cleanout can take many trips. See dumpster rental in Wellton for sizes and the Town permit contact.
Tacna Transfer Site
- Address: 39745 E. County 8th St, Tacna, AZ
- Phone: Yuma County Public Works, 928-341-2500
- Hours: Friday and Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Takes: free household, non-commercial loads
- Source checked: 2026-10-20
Dateland Transfer Site
- Address: 61818 N. County 2nd St, Dateland, AZ
- Phone: Yuma County Public Works, 928-341-2500
- Hours: Sunday only, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Takes: free household, non-commercial loads
- Source checked: 2026-10-20
Rules at every county transfer site
The County’s July 2026 guide sets the same rules at all of its transfer sites.
- One load per customer per day.
- Vehicle size: one trailer or one truck bed, piled no more than two feet above the cab.
- No commercial, industrial or oversize loads.
- Payment: cash and checks at all sites. Cards at North Gila Valley, the Waste Tire Facility and Yuma County South.
- Holiday closures: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The County also runs mobile transfer and recycling days at Gadsden Park and Fisher’s Landing. The last 2026 date is Saturday, December 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. See the Yuma County Waste Management page for that schedule.
Household hazardous waste drop-off
The City of Yuma holds free household hazardous waste events at Public Works, 1473 S. 2nd Ave. The next one is Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8 a.m. to noon.
- Who can use it: City of Yuma and Yuma County residents
- Takes: motor oil, paint, household cleaners, antifreeze, solvents, pesticides and fertilizers. It also takes most batteries, household electronics and up to 5 tires off the wheel.
- Doesn’t take: business waste, lead-acid car or boat batteries, explosives, ammunition, pressurized gas, radioactive waste, prescription drugs and sharps
- Phone: Public Works, 928-373-4500
- Source checked: 2026-10-20. The City’s 2026 dates are January 10, April 11 and November 14. No 2027 dates were posted yet.
These items can’t go in a roll-off either. See what can and can’t go in a dumpster before you load.
What does it cost to throw away tires in Yuma County?
Residents get five tires a year before County fees apply. After that, the County’s tire facility charges $5 per passenger tire, or $6 for non-residents.
The County lists its waste tire facility at the North Gila Valley site, 7870 E. County 5th St. Its July 2026 guide also lists semi tires at $7 each and large off-road tires at $30 each. By the ton, it lists $500 for passenger tires, $140 for semi tires and $210 for off-road tires. The County’s item list takes passenger tires only without rims.
The City’s hazardous waste event also takes up to 5 tires off the wheel, free. Call 928-341-2500 to confirm the tire facility’s hours before you go.
Tires can’t go in a dumpster. Arizona law (A.R.S. 44-1304) keeps waste tires out of landfills unless ADEQ approves it in the site’s plan.
Scrap metal at SA Recycling
SA Recycling at 3350 E. 32nd St, Yuma, takes scrap metal, per its business listing. The listing shows Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to noon. We found no official page or phone number, so call ahead to confirm.
Pulling metal out of a cleanout keeps weight out of your dumpster. Less weight means less risk of an overage charge.
How much does it cost to dump construction debris?
We couldn’t find a published per-ton rate for either landfill or the Republic station. Call the site with your load size before you go.
For a small household load, the County’s July 2026 item list mentions carpet, drywall, insulation and concrete. It says concrete pieces must be no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet. It also says no shingles, roofs, soil or dirt. Call 928-341-2500 to ask which county site takes your load.
The landfill’s per-ton charge is called a tipping fee. Contractors can’t use the free county sites, because those refuse commercial loads. So a contractor hauling debris pays at South Yuma County Landfill, Copper Mountain or the Republic station.
A dumpster quote typically includes the tipping fee for a set weight. See what’s included in a Yuma dumpster price for typical figures.
Where can I legally dump dirt in Yuma County?
Not at the free county sites, which list no soil or dirt. Call South Yuma County Landfill (928-341-9300) or Copper Mountain (928-785-3797) first.
The County’s July 2026 item list rules out soil and dirt at its transfer sites. No official page we checked says where dirt should go instead. So ask a landfill about dirt, and its fee, before you load up.
If you put dirt in a roll-off, tell the hauler when you call. Heavy loads fill the weight limit fast, and heavy debris has its own rules.
What do I do with palm fronds?
Call before you haul palm fronds, because not every green waste program takes them. The City’s temporary storm drop-off in September 2025 turned palm fronds away.
That site is not a standing drop-off. For city homes, ask Public Works at 928-373-4500 how to set out fronds. For county homes, ask 928-341-2500 whether a transfer site will take them.
Planning a big palm trim? Tell the hauler you have fronds when you call about a dumpster, so they can confirm.
What happens to a dumpster load after pickup?
The hauler drives it to a landfill or transfer station that takes commercial loads. The load is weighed there.
In Yuma County, the sites listed for large and commercial loads are South Yuma County Landfill, Copper Mountain Landfill and the Republic transfer station. The free county sites can’t take roll-off loads.
The weight on the scale ticket decides any overage. Ask for a copy of the landfill scale ticket if you’re billed for overage. Read how overage charges work in Yuma for typical per-ton figures.
Why not dump it in the desert?
Illegal dumping is a crime in Yuma County. It ranges from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony, depending on the type and amount of debris.
A class 6 felony carries up to 2 years in prison and a $150,000 fine, per the Sheriff’s Office. Most dumped debris turns up in the desert around the Foothills and along County 19th near Somerton. Dumped loads include household trash, furniture, lawn trimmings, tires and commercial materials. The Sheriff’s Office calls its approach “zero-tolerance.”
To report dumping, call the Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427, or 78-CRIME to stay anonymous. The County’s guide also lists an illegal dumping line at 928-217-3867.
When does a roll-off make more sense than a free county site?
A roll-off makes sense when the job is commercial, too big for one truck bed a day, or on a deadline.
- Contractor or business work. Every county transfer site refuses commercial loads.
- Remodels, roofs and full cleanouts. One load per day means many trips.
- Limited days. South County is open three days a week, and Wellton two.
- No truck or trailer. The County limits you to one trailer or one truck bed anyway. With no truck at all, a junk removal crew can haul it for you.
For a few bags of household junk, the free county sites cost less. That’s fine. If you’re comparing a dumpster, a dump trailer and a junk crew, read dumpster or junk removal, which costs less.
Need a dumpster for a bigger job? Call (928) 296-5462. Calls are answered 24/7. Or ask for a quote online.
What about City of Yuma trash and bulky pickup?
City of Yuma homes get trash pickup from the City. Check the City of Yuma trash and recycle collection page for your pickup day.
The City also runs a free curbside Neighborhood Cleanup for bulky items in city limits. In 2026 it ran January 26 to early April. It doesn’t take construction debris or hazardous waste. Call the City to confirm next year’s dates.
More questions about dumping in Yuma
How do I get rid of home renovation waste? Renovation debris is too much for most self-haul trips, and contractor loads can’t use the free sites. See construction and remodel dumpsters.
How should I get rid of roofing shingles? Shingles are heavy, so size the dumpster by weight. Read how weight limits work.
What’s the cheapest way to get rid of yard waste? Small household loads can go free to a county transfer site, one load per day. Compare self-haul with other options.
What if I have yard waste but no truck? A junk removal crew or a small dumpster can take it. Compare junk removal and a dumpster.
What’s banned from landfills in Arizona? Waste tires and lead-acid batteries are two items state law keeps out. See the full banned list.
How we checked this guide
Each site above comes from an official County, City or Sheriff’s source, re-checked online on 2026-10-20. We have not yet confirmed hours or fees by phone with each site. Hours and fees change, so call before you haul.
- Yuma County transfer station guide, published 2026-07-31
- Yuma County Sheriff’s Office illegal dumping release, 2025-07-10
- City of San Luis notice on the South County station, 2026-08-05
- City of Yuma recycling drop-off page
- City of Yuma household hazardous waste page
- Yuma County list of accepted and refused items, published 2026-07-21
- Town of Wellton utilities page
- A.R.S. 44-1304 on waste tires
Found a change? Tell us through the contact page and we’ll update this guide. Back to the Yuma dumpster rental home page.
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