Redding Dump — Transfer Station & West Central Landfill
The City of Redding runs two drop-offs: the Transfer Station on Abernathy Lane, open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the West Central Landfill in Igo. A level pickup load of household trash is $33.50 at the Transfer Station and $20 at the landfill.
Tarp your load or buy a tarp at the scale house; otherwise you pay double. Electronics and most household hazardous waste are free at the Transfer Station.
Disposal sites in Redding
Redding Transfer Station
Transfer Station
City of Redding Solid Waste Utility
2255 Abernathy Lane, Redding, CA 96003 Directions ↗
Every load has to be tarped before it enters, self-haul included. If it isn't, you buy a tarp at the scale house ($3 to $14.25 depending on size) or pay double the tipping fee. The exceptions are tightly bagged garbage, cans with tight lids, and bulky items like couches, mattresses, appliances and tires, as long as anything under 5 pounds is covered and heavier items are tied down. Be ready to untie your tarp at the scale house so staff can check the load.
Transfer Station or landfill?
The West Central Landfill in Igo is cheaper for the same pickup load ($20 versus $33.50) and far cheaper by weight ($55 versus $121 a ton), but it's a longer drive and doesn't take batteries, paint or other hazardous waste. The Transfer Station is in town, takes electronics and most household hazardous waste free, and accepts separated recyclables at no charge.
From some Redding ZIP codes, the finder lists the Old Shasta Transfer Station, a small rural site west of town, ahead of the City's. For household trash, Redding residents use the Transfer Station on Abernathy Lane or the West Central Landfill.
How much does the Redding transfer station charge?
A level pickup load of household or construction waste is $33.50, $36.50 above level and $41 above the cab. Up to three cans or bags are $4.75 each. Weighed loads are $121 a ton under 2 tons (fees effective Sept. 1, 2026).
Is the West Central Landfill cheaper than the Redding transfer station?
Yes. A level pickup load is $20 at West Central Landfill in Igo, versus $33.50 at the Transfer Station, and weighed household waste is $55 a ton versus $121.
What are the Redding transfer station hours?
Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 2255 Abernathy Lane. The West Central Landfill is open Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Do I have to tarp my load in Redding?
Yes. Untarped loads must buy a tarp at the scale house or pay double the tipping fee, with a few exceptions for bagged trash and tied-down bulky items.
