Where to Dump Clean Dirt in Orange County (and Why You Should Hire It Out)

Clean fill dirt is technically valuable — graders and pad-builders need it. But finding a site that'll take a residential drop in OC is harder than it sounds.

The usual suspects

• Frank R. Bowerman Landfill (Irvine) — accepts clean fill at a discounted rate vs. mixed C&D
• Prima Deshecha (San Juan Capistrano) — south OC's main site
• Olinda Alpha (Brea) — north OC

What they charge

Clean fill is roughly $30–$60 per ton at the gate, but you'll need a covered truck, a manifest, and patience. Most sites won't even open the gate for a pickup load.

The shortcut

A 10-yard lowboy haul from Lowboy Dumpster is $750 flat, all-in. We handle the disposal manifest, the site fees, and the round trips. You handle the loading.