FAQS

  

  • How do I sign up for garbage service?  

  • How do I rent a dumpster or roll-off bin?  

C&S Waste Solutions is the Franchised garbage service in Lassen County.  They provide weekly garbage and recycling service as well as Dumpster and Roll-off rentals.  C&S can be contacted via their website C&S Waste Solutions of Lassen County or at (530) 252-1200.


What is covered by the $5.00 minimum charge?

The $5.00 minimum covers the first 120 lbs of household waste at Bass Hill Landfill. At the outlying Transfer Stations, the $5.00 minimum covers up to two (2) 33-gallon cans or two (2) 34 gallon or larger containers.

Did you know BATTERIES CAN CAUSE FIRES?

DO NOT put batteries of any type in trash or recycling carts or bins.  LRSWMA offers free battery recycling at Bass Hill Landfill and Transfer Stations. AA, AAA, C, D, vehicle, laptop, cell phone,  We will take them all FREE OF CHARGE!

How do I dispose of large furniture?

Dispose at any of our Landfills or Transfer Stations. Each item is weighed or measured and an additional handling fee is added to the weight fee. Large furniture is an additional $6 and non recycled mattresses at transfer stations are $5 or $6 depending on size.

    • Large furniture
    • Couches
    • Large dressers
    • Entertainment centers, etc

CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED

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BASS HILL LANDFILL!

 What is Green Waste?

  • Leaves
  • Branches
  • Grass Trimmings, etc.

It does NOT include ANY stumps larger than 12″ in diameter, hay, straw, fruit, etc.

Which sites take green waste and how much is it?

  • Bass Hill Landfill ($9.00 ton) and Westwood Landfill (Summers only, $2.00 CY, ONLY on Westwood Landfill days).

How much do appliances cost to dispose of?

 Appliances such as:

  • Stoves
  • Dishwashers
  • Dryers

Are ALL FREE!

 **Refrigerators, Freezers and any item containing Freon cost $17 per item to dispose of**

Appliances are only accepted at the following transfer stations:

  • Bass Hill Landfill

  • Bieber

  • Herlong

  • Westwood

How do I get rid of my old car or truck? 

  • Junk cars and trucks can be taken to the Bass Hill Landfill in Susanville.
  • ALL fluids must be removed and you must have either a title or DMV Junk Slip in order to dispose of the vehicle.
  • Vehicle bodies with title/junk slip are free disposal.
  • There are other options available.
  • Here is a list of places to call: Vehicle Donation List

How do I get rid of junk/scrap metal?

Scrap or junk metal can be taken to the Bass Hill Landfill, Bieber, Herlong and Westwood Transfer Stations.  There is no fee for scrap metal as long it is CLEAN!

No wood, no tires, no fluids (for lawnmowers, weedeaters, etc) are allowed in the scrap metal piles.

 How do I dispose of my used paint?

  • Susanville Paint Center(530-257-6078)
  • ACE Hardware (530-257-4117) on Main Street does take paint for proper disposal. Please CALL them first!

Where do I dispose of my used oil and filters?

  • Bass Hill Landfill
  • Bieber
  • Herlong
  • Westwood
  • Spaulding Transfer Stations all have used oil stations.

Lassen County Residents can bring up to 5 gallons of used oil per trip to one of these sites and dispose of their used oil at no charge.

C&S Waste Solutions provides curbside pick-up of used oil and filters to trash service subscribers.

Where do I dispose of my Fluorescent Lights?

Bass Hill Landfill, Bieber, Westwood & Herlong Transfer Stations will accept Fluorescent Tubes from Residents ONLY at $1.50 each (Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFL’s) are no charge)

Commercial Customers, Grocery Stores, Schools, etc. there are mail back programs available for large quantities:

https://www.grainger.com/category/recycling-kits/bulb-and-lamp-recycling/lighting/ecatalog/N-1a5p

Where do I dispose of my used Sharps?

  • Susanville Fire Department:

1505 Main St, Susanville, CA 96130 

(530) 257-5152

Susanville Fire Department provides a receptacle for used sharps
(Call to verify that the bin is not locked-off and open for use)

  • Susanville’s local Walgreen’s, located at:

2875 Main St, Susanville, CA 96130

They offer a Complete Needle Collection & Disposal System which can be purchased in-store

  • Stericycle, which offer Mailback boxes  for purchase:

 https://store.stericycle.com/store/medical-waste-mailback/sharps-disposal/

How can I find out if Bass Hill Landfill has closed due to high winds?

Bass Hill Landfill is subject to closure during high wind events. There are several ways to find out the current status of Bass Hill Landfill:

  •  Call (530) 252-1273 and listen to the voicemail message. The voicemail is updated daily to let you know when Bass Hill is open and when it closed due to weather conditions.
  • Call the main office at (530) 251-2719 to speak to a live person.

FREE RESIDENTIAL TRASH DISPOSAL

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You MUST BRING proof of physical address

(P.O. Boxes are NOT acceptable)

**CURRENT Utility or Tax Bill AND Identification that MATCH**

-NO Liquids or Hazardous/Radioactive Waste-

*LANDLORDS may NOT use their rental property addresses*

Items charged at regular rates: 

  • Business Waste
  • Auto Bodies
  • More than FOUR (4) Tires
  • Refrigerators & Freezers

 How do I find out about upcoming events?

Please visit:

Call the office:

  • (530) 251-2719

Ask the Gatekeeper at any disposal site:

  • Gatekeepers usually have flyers and signs about upcoming events.