The Altamont Landfill is a Subtitle D-approved landfill providing non-hazardous Class II and Class III disposal.
Acceptable Materials
- Asbestos – Friable/Non-Friable*
- Auto Shredder Residue
- Biosolids
- Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris
- Sludge
- Drum Management – Liquids/Solids **
- Industrial & Special Waste
- Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
- Yard Waste for Composting
*Asbestos is considered a hazardous waste by the State of California and requires special handling. It comes in two versions:
- Friable, which is easily pulverized by hand, includes old insulation and some roofing tiles
- Non-Friable, which cannot be readily crushed, includes old shingles, siding and floor tiles.
Asbestos material should be bagged or boxed for disposal. We accept asbestos from the public Monday – Thursday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
** Solidification Drums accepted Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Unacceptable Materials
- Electronic Waste
- Hazardous Waste
- Infectious or Biohazard Waste
- NRC Regulated Radioactive Waste
- Universal Waste
Additional Services Provided
- Composting
- Metals Recycling
- Recycling – C&D and Tires
- Solidification
- WM EarthCare Landscape Center – compost and mulch sales