Transfer station / MRFPartly verified
Pala Transfer Station (Pala Band of Mission Indians)
12802 CA-76, Bldg D, Pala 92059 · Pala Band of Mission Indians
Small tribal transfer station on SR-76 for trash, clean green waste and bulky items, priced by weight bracket up to 4,000 lb. No C&D, concrete, dirt or treated wood.
What it takes
- Trash
- Green waste
- Mattresses
- Appliances
- Tires
- Paint/HHW (limited)
| Material | Status |
|---|---|
| Trash (household and commercial) | Yes$90–$230/load, ≤4,000 lb |
| Mixed C&D / remodel debris | NoNo |
| Concrete and asphalt | NoNo |
| Dirt and soil | NoNo |
| Brick, block and rock | NoNo |
| Green waste | Yes$90–$230/load, ≤4,000 lb |
| Clean wood and pallets | Call firstCall first |
| Scrap metal | Call firstCall first |
| Drywall | NoNo |
| Roofing (shingles, tile) | NoNo |
| Mattresses | Yes$15 each |
| Appliances | Yes$40 each; fridges $55 |
| Tires | Yes$10–$20 each |
| E-waste | Call firstCall first |
| Paint and household hazardous waste | LimitedPala members/residents only |
| Treated wood | NoNo |
| Asbestos | Call firstCall first |
4 materials are marked Call first because the operator does not publish an answer or its pages disagree.
Not accepted: C&D debris, concrete, asphalt, cinderblock, soil, dirt, sod, rocks/gravel/sand, palms, treated wood, junked cars
Rates
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Trash or clean green, up to 800 lb | $90 per load |
| Trash or clean green, 801–2,000 lb | $115 per load |
| Trash or clean green, 2,001–4,000 lb | $230 per load |
| Appliances / refrigerators | $40 / $55 each |
| Mattresses / sofas | $15 / $30 each |
| Tires: car / SUV / truck | $10 / $15 / $20 each |
| Long items 12 ft / 12–20 ft (plus $110/ton weight) | $85 / $100 each |
| Tree stump (plus $230/ton weight) | $85 each |
Rate sheet dated Feb 16, 2024; it also prints '$90/ton after 2,000 lbs.' Rates may change without notice. Checked .
C&D diversion credit: Not certified; C&D debris banned.
Rules at the gate
- All loads are weighed and charged by bracket.
- Clean green: no palm trees, trunks or leaves; dump trucks and trailers pay the regular rate.
- Pala may refuse any material at its sole discretion. Does not buy scrap metal.
Heads up
- Commercial haulers and roll-offs not addressed — rate sheet tops out at 4,000 lb; call first.
- No 2026 rate sheet found.
Tip: Fits pickup and trailer loads under 4,000 lb, not roll-offs; carry cash and keep C&D out.
Sources
- [1]Pala Band — Transfer Station
- [2]Pala Transfer Station Disposal Rates (Feb 16, 2024)
- [3]Pala Environmental Dept — Transfer Station
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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