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Frank R. Bowerman SLF

LandfillPublicly ownedCommercial haulers only✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026Irvine, Orange County, California

Commercial haulers only — you can't drop off a load here. Commercial haulers only. No public disposal — the operator requires a contractor's license. Orange County residents can use Olinda Alpha Landfill (Brea) or Prima Deshecha Landfill (San Juan Capistrano) instead. The nearest other facility in our directory is El Sobrante SLF (14.9 mi).
Key facts✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Hours
Mon–Sat 7am–4pm (commercial haulers only)
Fees
Not open to the public
Payment
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Accepts
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Who can use it
Commercial haulers only. No public disposal — the operator requires a contractor's license. Orange County residents can use Olinda Alpha Landfill (Brea) or Prima Deshecha Landfill (San Juan Capistrano) instead.
Phone
(949) 551-7100
Address
11002 Bee Canyon Access Rd, Irvine, CA 92602
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Checked against official sources on Nov 1, 2026: source 1, source 2. Rules change — call before you haul a load.

About this landfill

Frank R. Bowerman SLF is a publicly owned landfill in Irvine, Orange County, California. It is operated by County of Orange - OC Waste & Recycling, CA. The site opened in 1990 and is expected to keep accepting waste until about 2053. It took in about 2,191,039 tons of waste in 2022, making it the No. 3 of 101 reporting landfills in California by volume. This landfill also runs a composting operation, so yard waste may be handled separately.

Good to know

  • Clean, broken asphalt (no rebar or petromat) is accepted free on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

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Before you haul a load here

  • Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
  • Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
  • Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
  • Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the hours at Frank R. Bowerman SLF?

As listed by the operator (checked Nov 1, 2026): Mon–Sat 7am–4pm (commercial haulers only). Hours change around holidays and bad weather, so call ahead before you load up.

How much does it cost to dump at Frank R. Bowerman SLF?

Frank R. Bowerman SLF does not take loads from the general public. Commercial haulers only. No public disposal — the operator requires a contractor's license. Orange County residents can use Olinda Alpha Landfill (Brea) or Prima Deshecha Landfill (San Juan Capistrano) instead.

Can I use Frank R. Bowerman SLF if I don't live in Orange County?

Commercial haulers only. No public disposal — the operator requires a contractor's license. Orange County residents can use Olinda Alpha Landfill (Brea) or Prima Deshecha Landfill (San Juan Capistrano) instead.

What is the closest other dump to Frank R. Bowerman SLF?

The nearest other facility in our directory is El Sobrante SLF (landfill), about 14.9 miles away in Riverside County, CA.

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