Always easy and cheap to take a load to. I've been here with a load of yard trimmings that we had to unload, with scraps from a demo, with old appliances, and they're always so helpful in directing you where to go, and it's easy to access. I haven't used the free mulch yet, but plan to in the future! read more

This is a well run facility. I usually only go every 2-3 years to get rid of Medical waste. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Easy Peasy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Beautiful drive whether from SJC Ortega Highway or San Clemente on La Pata. read more

I haven't been to a landfill since I was a kid (no trash pick up where I lived then) but this was maybe the best experience you'd hope to get. I didn't have to wait long - cost is not bad and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the guy who directs traffic was very nice and genuinely cared when he asked me about my day even[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], which now-a-days is rare. read more

I realize it's the dump but [[HIGHLIGHT]]everybody that I talk to is so helpful and everyone works together to get you in and out of there and on your way[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Our first time to visit Prima was pleasant, even though we turned in to the first left at Prima, but figured out we should be on the right side of the road to get our stuff retrieved out of the van.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All was pleasant & easy to have our things pulled out of the vehicle. Nice driving back thru the beautiful hills & lovely sky. read more

After waiting 45 minutes in line, the cashier moving with absolutely no urgency, tried to short change me $15. When I brought it to his attention, he didn't even bother with an apology. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I tried calling customer service and nobody answers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Come on guys. You can do better. read more

There's nothing like a dump site with an ocean view, clean and well managed. It's also very good for your household hazardous chemicals. Just make sure to check the hours when you're going to drop off chemicals. read more

Very fast very convenient, they were kind, and it was very nicely taken care of, the place

Never knew this was here until now. With all the rain the hills are covered with in green and looking so pretty, it's hard to picture that between Beautiful San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano lays a large area for landfill. This place has good prices, looks organized, and easy access. I was reading an old article from the Orange County Register that says This landfill was opened back in 1976 With 1,530 acres of open land between San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. The article is dated 2006 So at that time it would of been 30 years later. County officials estimated that 19 million tons of trash had been dumped into Prima Deshecha Landfill, from 76-06 and still the site had only reached one-third of its projected 90-year lifespan. There were talks of a regional park or trails and hiking but I'm gonna have to do more reading on updated info regarding this matter. For now this place is pretty nice for a landfill. I gotta hand it to them it's a nice landfill. Go Orange County! Also if you do not want to haul away your stuff, you can hire companies that will schedule a pick up at your home for about $139.00 for up to 100LBS. That company is Haz Away Today.com read more

Prima Deshecha Landfill - Hazardous Waste Disposal Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

We found this place on a whim while looking for someone to help haul away and dispose of our old couch. Vendors were charging hundreds of dollars, while this was just a simple entry fee of $20 to drive into the facility. Entry was quick, disposal was orderly, and we were out in 5 minutes. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to get rid of junk that can't be easily disposed of. read more

Was there to dump today and saw several trash inspectors going through the trash...which is normal. However, when they are going through people's individual paperwork and putting things in their pockets, I draw the line. Shred everything sensitive! There's no security here and the workers I saw are doing a little more than trash inspection. read more

I have no idea how to recommend a landfill, one compared to another but I've been to this one twice and I survived the experience. Actually, for what it is, it's well managed and the people are helpful and friendly. They could use a better better collection of signage and I'm not sure if they made modifications to the drop off locations because of all the rain, thanks to cloud seeding, but everyone was directed to a different location than I had been to the first time. The bottom line, it was a simple and efficient way to drop off things are too big for normal trash collection. My guess is, all things considered, this is a very good operation. read more

Great! Super easy and really affordable! The guys manning the gate are Polit and provide good instructions as it was my first time there

Had to get rid of a bunch of junk to move cross country. We called 800 got junk and they wanted $175 to pick up our stuff. Went to this landfill, paid $20 and was in and out in 10 minutes. read more

This spot is cool and serves its purpose. Not much to explain here besides you drive up, pay your fee, follow the signs and dump your trash.

When the other side was open this dump was pretty quick to either side that you went to now that one side is closed I wait a minimum of 30 minutes no matter what time I come to the dump. Also make sure you bring cash as they have different rules and seem not to know exactly how or when you can use your credit or debit card. read more

I use the household hazardous materials and e-waste site at Prima. The staff there are always polite and helpful. They make it easy to dispose of dangerous products safely. read more

Employees used to be nice here. Now they try to overcharge me. I have a passenger van and four kids and they try to charge me astronomical rates for dumping some trash bags saying my car is "commercial." read more

I have been coming to this dump for years to get rid of my household HAZMAT items. Today, Daniel helped me with some old paint cans and a bucket of batteries. Under the hot sun and not the best work environment, he had the most cheerful and helpful attitude. Five stars to Daniel. read more

I find it easy to get in an out when trying to get rid of unneeded things. Price reasonably.

Pretty nice spot for a dump! Everyone was super friendly. Oc even has nice landfills, amazing.

This was my first visit to the landfill. It was fun to see how it all happens. The staff at the landfill make it so much easier to know exactly what to do. It's a very well oiled machine. The staff were very friendly. read more