Otay Landfill

What it takes

3 materials are marked Call first because the operator does not publish an answer or its pages disagree.

Not accepted: Hazardous materials, tires, electronics

Rates

Republic publishes no gate rates — call (619) 421-3773. Checked October 15, 2026.

C&D diversion credit: Landfill = 0% City credit. On-site Otay C&D/Inert facility is certified 80% (as of Oct 15, 2026).

Rules at the gate

• Secure loads with a tarp, rope or similar (City of Chula Vista).
• Hard hats and vests required (provided); no children under 16 out of the cab; no scavenging.
• Keep concrete/asphalt, metal, appliances, clean wood and yard waste separated for recycling.
• No refrigerators, tires, electronics or wet paint.
• Free without a pass: mattresses, metal, cardboard, paper, bottles and cans.

Heads up

• Need diversion credit? Use the on-site Otay C&D/Inert facility (80% as of Oct 15, 2026); landfill = 0%.

Tip: Driver needs a hard hat and closed-toe shoes; get gate rates by phone before quoting a job.

Sources

1. [1]City of Chula Vista — Landfill passes, Otay hours
2. [2]Otay Landfill — Drop-off information
3. [3]Republic — Chula Vista landfill pass FAQs 2026
4. [4]State Water Board — landfills authorized for TWW

Partly verified. Some details checked against the operator's pages on October 15, 2026; others could not be confirmed. Call before you haul.