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Dumped Item & Illegal Dumping Cleanup

Mattresses behind the dumpster enclosure, a couch in the alley, bags on the hillside. When someone dumps on your property, it becomes your problem to clear. We remove dumped items from apartment communities, HOAs, commercial lots and private property across San Diego County.

Mattresses dumped behind a dumpster enclosure on a San Diego County hillside

How do I report illegal dumping in San Diego?

Report illegal dumping in the City of San Diego through the Get It Done app or website. In unincorporated areas, contact the County of San Diego. Items dumped on private property are usually the owner's responsibility, so Pacific Haul & Wash removes them quickly for HOAs, property managers and owners.

Can you clean up dumped items without me on site?

Yes. Text a photo and the exact location to (619) 972-3798. Once the estimate is approved, we clear the items, sweep the area and send an after photo, so property managers and HOA boards do not need to drive out to confirm the job is done.

Send a photo, we handle the rest

Text a photo and the location to (619) 972-3798. We quote it, haul it away and can send an after photo so you know it's done without making a trip. Our hillside job is a good example: a stack of mattresses hidden behind a dumpster enclosure, all hauled out and the walkway left clear.

After the cleanup, a quick pressure wash of the enclosure or walkway helps the area stay looking cared for.

How illegal dumping cleanup is priced

  • Volume of dumped items
  • Mattresses and appliances have their own disposal rules
  • Recurring visits are quoted per visit
San Diego junk removal cost guide

What we can't take

  • Paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, fuel, motor oil and propane tanks (household hazardous waste programs take these)
  • Medical waste, sharps and biohazard material

Real jobs

Our work

  • After: the hillside walkway beside the block wall with every mattress removedBefore: several old mattresses leaning against a block wall on a hillside walkwayBeforeAfter

    Dumped mattresses on a hillside

    Someone stashed a stack of mattresses behind a dumpster enclosure on a hillside. We hauled every one out and left the walkway clear.

    Illegal dumping cleanup

Local drop-off and disposal options

If you would rather haul it yourself, these are the public facilities and programs that apply. Hours and rules change, so confirm with the source before you go.

  • Mattress recycling

    City of San Diego mattress recycling (Bye Bye Mattress)

    5161 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111

    Free drop-off for mattresses and box springs, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed weekends, through the Mattress Recycling Council's Bye Bye Mattress program. Items must not be wet, severely damaged, soiled or infested with bedbugs. Recycled mattresses are broken into steel, foam, fibers and wood.

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  • Landfill

    Miramar Landfill (City of San Diego)

    5180 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111

    The City of San Diego's only active landfill. Open Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sundays. Fees are charged per load or per ton, and appliances, TVs, electronics, universal waste and household hazardous waste must be properly disposed of before a load enters.

    Official source (opens in a new tab)

Facility details checked against official sources in October 2026.

Full county breakdown: San Diego junk disposal guide.

FAQ

Illegal Dumping Cleanup questions

All FAQs

Who is responsible for removing items dumped on my property?

In most cases the property owner or manager is responsible for removing items dumped on private property. You can report illegal dumping to the City of San Diego through its Get It Done app, and hire a hauler like us to clear private property quickly.

Do you work with HOAs and apartment communities on a recurring basis?

Yes. Communities with repeat dumping often book recurring visits for dumpster enclosures and common areas. Ask us about setting up a schedule.

What if the dumped items include chemicals or needles?

Tell us before we arrive. We don't handle hazardous waste or sharps; those need a hazardous waste or biohazard service. We can clear the rest of the pile around them.

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