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Monterey Dump Guide: Marina Landfill (ReGen) & Last Chance
The Marina landfill, the dump most people on the Monterey Peninsula use, is ReGen Monterey (formerly the Monterey Regional Waste Management District). It runs the Monterey Peninsula Landfill at 14201 Del Monte Blvd., Salinas, CA 93908. It’s off Hwy 1 at the Del Monte Blvd. exit (exit 412), about two miles north of Marina; the mailing address is in Marina, which is why people call it the Marina dump. Check ReGen’s site for closures before you go. ReGen can close for weather and posts alerts on its homepage.
Junk Gone is a private hauling company. We are not connected with ReGen Monterey, Last Chance Mercantile or any city or county.
Skip the dump run. Text a photo for a free estimate.
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Discount applies at Junk Gone’s discretion; every job is different, and the final price is confirmed after we see the items.
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Where is the Marina dump (ReGen Monterey)?
The Marina landfill is the Monterey Peninsula Landfill, run by ReGen Monterey, at 14201 Del Monte Blvd., Salinas, CA 93908. It’s off Hwy 1 at the Del Monte Blvd. exit (exit 412), about two miles north of Marina. The mailing address is in Marina, which is why most people call it the Marina dump.
For site details, see ReGen’s hours and directions page. Put the address into your map app before you leave, and give yourself extra time if you’re towing a trailer.
What time does ReGen Monterey open and close?
- Scales (disposal, construction debris, recycling, organics): Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Recycling drop-off: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics: Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., (831) 264-6386
- Main line: (831) 384-5313
Closed Sundays and on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, with an early 2 p.m. close on Christmas Eve. On Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day it’s open to franchise haulers only, not the public.
Hours are subject to change. Check the hours and directions page and the alerts on ReGen’s homepage for closures before you go.
What does the Marina landfill accept?
ReGen takes solid waste and construction and demolition debris, recycling, yard trimmings and food scraps, clean wood, drywall, concrete, appliances, mattresses, tires and e-waste (at the HHW area before the scales). Some loads need pre-approval (special waste) or extra fees, and the scale house classifies every load. See ReGen’s disposal fees page before you load up.
How to dispose of a mirror: tape an X across the glass and wrap it in a moving blanket, so it doesn’t break in your truck bed. Ask the scale house how it wants mirrors handled.
What can't go in the trash at ReGen Monterey?
Hazardous waste such as paint, chemicals, motor oil, batteries, fuels and pesticides can’t go in with regular trash, per CalRecycle. It goes to ReGen’s household hazardous waste (HHW) facility, and e-waste goes there too. It’s illegal to put e-waste in the trash. All loads are subject to hazardous waste load checking. Junk Gone doesn’t haul hazardous waste.
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How much does it cost to dump at ReGen Monterey?
These are ReGen’s published fees (checked Oct 2026). They are subject to change, and the scale house’s classification of your load is final. See the official disposal fees page.
- Solid waste basic rate (includes construction & demolition debris): $85 per ton, $20 minimum
- Yard trimmings & food scraps: $54 per ton, $15 minimum
- Clean dimensional lumber: $54 per ton, $15 minimum
- Appliances without refrigerant: $10 each. With refrigerant: $20 each
- Electronic waste: no charge (at the HHW area)
- Mattresses & box springs: no charge for 10 or fewer, $5 each for 11 or more
- Tires under 42 inches: $5 each
If you’d rather skip the trip, Junk Gone gives free estimates. Ours depends on how much space your items take up, what they are and how easy they are to reach.
Before you go: a checklist
- Check the hours, closures and fees on ReGen’s site
- Drop e-waste and household hazardous waste at the HHW area before the scales
- Donate usable items to Last Chance Mercantile first
- Cover and tie down your load with a tarp and straps, so nothing blows onto the road
- Wear gloves and closed-toe shoes
Last Chance Mercantile: the reuse store at ReGen Monterey
Last Chance Mercantile (LCM) is run by the nonprofit Veterans Transition Center of California, at the same address as the landfill: 14201 Del Monte Blvd., Salinas, CA 93908. Call (831) 264-6900.
- Store: Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Donation gate: Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Closed Sunday and Monday
Donations are tax-deductible, and you get a donation slip.
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs (recycled at the landfill), household hazardous waste, propane tanks, tires and wheels, large or refrigerant appliances, disassembled furniture, particleboard furniture unless it’s in excellent condition, large exercise equipment, used cribs, car seats and other safety gear, and bedding. Other items may be turned away at LCM’s discretion.
More details: Last Chance Mercantile, its donating page and ReGen’s Last Chance Mercantile page.
When a junk hauler makes more sense
A dump run is fine for a few bags. It gets harder with a couch, a fridge, a hot tub, a full garage or a house cleanout. We can haul the whole load, including old sheds and fences that are already taken down, and handle the dump trip for you.
Popular services:
- Furniture removal
- Appliance removal
- Mattress removal
- Estate sale clean out
- Garage cleanouts
- Hot tub removal and disposal
We also work in Salinas and Watsonville: see our Salinas and Watsonville pages.
Don't want to haul it yourself? Send a photo, or we'll haul it
No trip to Del Monte Blvd., no tarp and straps, no unloading. Junk Gone does the lifting, loading and hauling for homes, yards and garages. We also work in Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Seaside, Marina, Sand City and Del Rey Oaks. Text a photo of what needs to go to (408) 310-0246 and we’ll get back to you with a free estimate. We answer calls and texts 24/7.
Mention this page for a website discount.
Discount applies at Junk Gone’s discretion; every job is different, and the final price is confirmed after we see the items.
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Curbside bulky item pickup by city (Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Marina)
Your curbside hauler and ReGen are the official options. Find your city below and check each hauler’s own page for what it takes:
- City of Monterey: Monterey City Disposal Service (MCDS), (831) 372-7977. Standard residential customers can schedule large-item curbside pickup, up to 4 items per appointment and 4 appointments a year. Most items are free; some, like refrigerators and TVs, carry special handling charges. Set items out by 8 a.m. See the MCDS residents page.
- Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Marina, Del Rey Oaks, Sand City and Pebble Beach: GreenWaste Recovery, (831) 920-6707. Residents get up to 3 Bulky Item Reuse collections a year at no added charge. Each collection takes up to 2 appliances or bulky items, 5 e-waste items and 2 cubic yards of reusable material; Freon appliances count as 2. See GreenWaste’s Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pacific Grove pages and ReGen’s curbside service page.
- Unincorporated Monterey County (for example Carmel Valley, Carmel Highlands, Castroville, Prunedale): Waste Management, (800) 321-8226, per the County of Monterey.
If you’d rather not wait for a pickup slot, or the items don’t fit their limits, text us a photo.
Marina landfill & Monterey dump FAQs
Is the Marina dump in Marina or Salinas?
It’s about two miles north of Marina off Hwy 1. The street address says Salinas 93908 and the mailing address is P.O. Box 1670, Marina.
Who runs the Marina landfill?
ReGen Monterey, the public agency formerly called the Monterey Regional Waste Management District. Junk Gone is a private hauling company and is not connected with ReGen, Last Chance Mercantile or any city or county.
Is Last Chance Mercantile open on Sunday?
No. The store is open Tuesday–Saturday only, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., and is closed Sunday and Monday.
Can I take a mattress to ReGen Monterey?
Yes. Ten or fewer are no charge per ReGen’s fee page. Last Chance Mercantile doesn’t take mattresses. Mattresses are bulky to tie down, so you can also send us a photo.
Can someone take my junk to the Marina dump for me?
Yes, Junk Gone can. Text a photo of what needs to go to (408) 310-0246 and ask us for a free estimate. We handle the dump trip, including mattresses and furniture. We answer calls and texts 24/7. Mention this page for a website discount.
Ready to skip the dump run?
Call or text (408) 310-0246 with a photo, and we’ll take it from there with a free estimate.
Mention this page for a website discount.
Discount applies at Junk Gone’s discretion; every job is different, and the final price is confirmed after we see the items.
Sources: ReGen Monterey hours and directions, ReGen Monterey disposal fees, ReGen Monterey curbside service, ReGen Monterey: Last Chance Mercantile, Last Chance Mercantile, Monterey City Disposal Service residents page, GreenWaste Recovery: Carmel-by-the-Sea, County of Monterey refuse haulers, CalRecycle. For hours, fees and accepted items, always use the official pages linked above. Junk Gone is not affiliated with ReGen Monterey, Last Chance Mercantile or any city or county. Checked October 2026.