Transfer station / MRFPartly verified
Escondido Resource Recovery (EDCO)
1044 W Washington Ave, Escondido 92025 · EDCO
Large North County EDCO transfer station, open every day, with a covered tipping floor. Certified mixed C&D at 67%. No end-dump trucks.
What it takes
- Trash
- Mixed C&D
- Paint/HHW (limited)
- Treated wood (limited)
| Material | Status |
|---|---|
| Trash (household and commercial) | YesYes — call for rate |
| Mixed C&D / remodel debris | YesYes — call for rate |
| Concrete and asphalt | Call firstCall first |
| Dirt and soil | Call firstCall first |
| Brick, block and rock | Call firstCall first |
| Green waste | Call firstCall first |
| Clean wood and pallets | Call firstCall first |
| Scrap metal | Call firstCall first |
| Drywall | Call firstCall first |
| Roofing (shingles, tile) | Call firstCall first |
| Mattresses | Call firstCall first |
| Appliances | Call firstCall first |
| Tires | NoNo |
| E-waste | Call firstCall first |
| Paint and household hazardous waste | LimitedResidents only, Sat appts |
| Treated wood | LimitedDTSC TWW transfer site — call |
| Asbestos | Call firstCall first |
12 materials are marked Call first because the operator does not publish an answer or its pages disagree.
Not accepted: Tires, hazardous waste, end-dump trucks
Rates
EDCO publishes no rates online — posted at the scale or by phone. Checked .
C&D diversion credit: City/County-certified mixed C&D: 67% as of Oct 15, 2026. Tickets coded MSW/trash get 0%.
Rules at the gate
- All loads MUST be tarped.
- End-dump trucks are not accepted.
- Declare mixed C&D at the scale; put the project address and permit number on the receipt.
- Public scales issue weighmaster certificates. Public dump hotline (760) 745-3332.
Heads up
- Confirm by phone that crane-bag and roll-off trucks can tip on the floor (end dumps are banned).
- Inert, green, metal, drywall, roofing, mattresses and appliances not posted — call.
- SWIS lists 1021 Mission Ave; EDCO, City and County use 1044 W Washington Ave.
Tip: Open every day 7am–4:30pm and tarps are mandatory; call ahead about tipping a crane bag or roll-off.
Sources
- [1]EDCO — Escondido Resource Recovery
- [2]City of SD 2026 Certified C&D Facility Directory
- [3]City of SD certified C&D diversion rates (10/15/2026)
- [4]County of SD C&D Facilities Quick Guide (Nov 2025)
Partly verified. Some details checked against the operator's pages on October 15, 2026; others could not be confirmed. Call before you haul.
Nearby in San Diego County
Straight-line distance, not driving miles.
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