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Hollister Dump & John Smith Road Landfill Guide
The Hollister dump is John Smith Road Landfill, 2650 John Smith Road, Hollister, CA 95023, the main landfill for Hollister and San Benito County. It’s owned by San Benito County and operated by Waste Connections. Check current hours, fees and accepted items on the official rates page before you go.
Junk Gone is a private hauling company. We are not connected with the landfill or San Benito County.
Skip the dump run. Text a photo for a free estimate.
Mention this page for a special Hollister 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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Where is the Hollister dump (John Smith Road Landfill)?
The Hollister landfill is John Smith Road Landfill (locals call it the John Smith landfill), at 2650 John Smith Road, Hollister, CA 95023. As the San Benito County landfill, it serves Hollister and the rest of the county.
For site details, use the operator’s John Smith Road Landfill page or San Benito County’s landfill 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 the Hollister dump open and close?
Hours can change, including holiday closures. Before you ask “is the dump open today?”, check the current hours on the landfill’s rates and hours page. If you’re not sure, call ahead using the contact info on the operator’s page.
What does John Smith Road Landfill accept?
What the landfill takes, and how it wants things sorted, is set by the site and can change. Check the landfill’s rates page and recycling guide before you load up. That goes double for mattresses, tires, appliances, yard waste and remodel debris, which often have their own rules at landfills.
Wondering where you can dump yard waste near Hollister? The landfill’s rates page and Recology San Benito County’s site are the places to check.
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 landfill how it wants mirrors handled.
What can't go in the trash at the Hollister dump?
Paint, chemicals, motor oil, batteries and similar items can’t go in with regular trash, per CalRecycle. They need a separate household hazardous waste program (see below). Ask the landfill before bringing anything unusual. Junk Gone doesn’t haul hazardous waste.
How much does it cost to dump at John Smith Road Landfill?
Current fees are posted on the landfill’s official rates page. 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 quick checklist
- Check the hours, fees and accepted items on the landfill’s rates page
- Call ahead if you’re not sure about an item
- Cover and tie down your load with a tarp and straps, so nothing blows onto the road
- Wear gloves and closed-toe shoes
- Keep hazardous items out of the load and take them to the HHW program instead
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 Hollister services:
- House cleanouts in Hollister
- Cleanout services in Hollister
- Hoarder cleanouts in Hollister
- Mattress removal in Hollister
- Yard waste removal in Hollister
See everything we do on our Hollister junk removal page.
Don't want to haul it yourself? Send a photo, we'll take it
No trip to John Smith Road, no tarp and straps, no unloading. Junk Gone does the lifting, loading and hauling for Hollister homes, yards and garages. 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 special Hollister 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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Hollister recycling center and hazardous waste options
Hollister recycling center options: Want to recycle in Hollister instead of dumping? Start here, and check each one’s own page for what it takes and when it’s open:
- At the landfill: John Smith Road Landfill has a public recycling area. See its recycling guide.
- Curbside: Hollister garbage, recycling and organics pickup is run by Recology San Benito County.
- Private recycling centers in town (call ahead before you go):
- One Stop Recycling Center, 810 East Street, Hollister, CA 95023
- RJR Recycling, 1771 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023
- Bulky items: San Benito County holds bulky item drop-off events at the landfill. The operator posts the current schedule on its bulky item events page. Recology San Benito County also offers scheduled bulky item pickups for its customers.
Household hazardous waste (HHW): Paint, chemicals, batteries and oil go to a separate HHW program, not the dump pile. In San Benito County, the resident program is run by the county’s Integrated Waste Management Regional Agency. See the county’s household hazardous waste program page for location, dates and what to bring. Recology San Benito County also explains it on its hazardous waste page.
Mattresses and e-waste: RJR Recycling is listed as a Bye Bye Mattress drop-off site; call ahead before you go. For electronics, see the landfill’s recycling guide and Recology’s e-waste page.
Hollister dump FAQs
Who runs John Smith Road Landfill?
John Smith Road Landfill is owned by San Benito County and operated by Waste Connections through its local subsidiary. Recology San Benito County handles curbside pickup, not the landfill. Junk Gone is a private hauling company and is not connected with the landfill or the county.
Can I take a mattress to the Hollister dump?
Mattress rules are set by the landfill, so check its official rates page and recycling guide first. In town, RJR Recycling is listed as a Bye Bye Mattress drop-off site, so call ahead. Mattresses are bulky to tie down. Or send us a photo and we’ll haul it from your home.
Do I need to cover my load at the dump?
Covering your load is always smart. A tarp and a few straps keep junk from blowing onto the road, and many landfills require it. Check John Smith Road Landfill’s rates page for its load rules before you head out, so you aren’t caught off guard at the gate.
Can someone take my junk to the dump for me in Hollister?
Yes. Junk Gone picks up furniture, appliances, yard waste and full cleanouts from Hollister homes and handles the dump trip. Text a photo of what needs to go to (408) 310-0246 for a free estimate. We answer calls and texts 24/7. Mention this page for a special Hollister 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 special Hollister discount.
Discount applies at Junk Gone’s discretion; every job is different, and the final price is confirmed after we see the items.
Sources: San Benito County Integrated Waste Management, San Benito County landfill page, Waste Connections: John Smith Road Landfill, Recology San Benito County, Bye Bye Mattress, CalRecycle. For hours, fees and accepted items, always use the official pages linked above. Junk Gone is not affiliated with the landfill or the county. Rules checked: Oct 24, 2026.