Transfer station / MRFPartly verified
Ramona Transfer Station & Buy Back Center
324 Maple St, Ramona 92065 · EDCO (Ramona Disposal Service)
Backcountry EDCO transfer station and MRF in Ramona. Certified mixed C&D at 67%; takes trash, metal and e-waste, with free self-load mulch.
What it takes
- Trash
- Mixed C&D
- Metal
- E-waste
- Mattresses (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 | YesYes — call for rate |
| Drywall | Call firstCall first |
| Roofing (shingles, tile) | Call firstCall first |
| Mattresses | LimitedFree, 10 max — conflict |
| Appliances | Call firstCall first |
| Tires | NoNo |
| E-waste | YesYes — call for rate |
| Paint and household hazardous waste | NoNo |
| Treated wood | LimitedDTSC TWW transfer site — call |
| Asbestos | Call firstCall first |
9 materials are marked Call first because the operator does not publish an answer or its pages disagree.
Not accepted: Tires, hazardous waste
Rates
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Mulch wattle (erosion control, ~10 ft) | $20 each |
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
- Bring a tarp for open trucks and trailers.
- Declare mixed C&D at the scale; put the project address and permit number on the receipt.
- Free mulch and chips are self-load; give the scale the address where it will be used.
Heads up
- Mattresses: EDCO says free for Ramona Disposal residential customers (10 max); Bye Bye Mattress says free for all, 10 per vehicle.
Tip: Backcountry option for Ramona-area jobs, Mon–Sat 7am–4:30pm; call for rates first.
Sources
- [1]EDCO — Ramona Transfer Station
- [2]City of SD 2026 Certified C&D Facility Directory
- [3]City of SD certified C&D diversion rates (10/15/2026)
- [4]Bye Bye Mattress — San Diego sites
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.
Rather not haul it yourself?
Eco Waste serves Orange County.