Victorville to combine dump sites, making it easier for residents to dispose of small, large items (USA Today 5/13/25)

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Exciting things are in the works for Victorville’s Public Works sector.

The city is currently working on combining the small household hazardous waste center located behind the county fairgrounds and the separate drop-off center for large items located on Anacapa Road.

Victorville Public Works and Water Director Doug Matthews made the announcement on the newest city podcast, “What’s the Tea VV,” with Public Information Officer Sue Jones.

Combining the two facilities will make it easier for residents to figure out where to sort their waste, Matthews said, and thwart security efforts to maintain two separate compounds.

When residents with the incorrect waste are sent away from one facility and directed to the proper dump, they’re more likely to resort to illegal dumping, Matthews said.

As of right now, the new facility is in the conceptual design phase, Matthews said on the podcast. Public works employees hope to have the center centralized in the city of Victorville, but its chosen location will depend on the square footage necessary for the joint dump site.

The repercussions of illegal dumping

Code Enforcement Official Jorge Duran said that illegal dumping in the High Desert includes discarding even organic materials such as dirt.

Even if residents hire a junk hauler and the hauler dumps the waste in the desert, they can still get in trouble. Homeowners are responsible for ensuring their waste is disposed of lawfully, city officials said.

The repercussions of illegal dumping are serious.

Offenders may face a $1,000 civil fine at the least, they are susceptible to criminal misdemeanor charges, vehicles can be impounded, and they may be required to pay cost recovery fees. Additionally, offenders will have to go to court and plead the misdemeanor case.

How do people get caught?

Most of the time, Duran said, engaged residents who have zero tolerance for illegal dumping report the activity. Patrolling police are also always on the lookout and city employees frequently report illegal dumping.

Duran urges residents to call 911 if they see somebody actively dumping and to report all new dump piles to the city by calling code enforcement at (760) 955-5104 or reporting it online.

Where to dump waste in Victorville area in meantime

While Victorville residents await the new dumping facility, there are currently three convenient, year-round programs for residents to discard waste free of charge as alternatives to illegal dumping.

Recycling Drop-Off Center

Located on Anacapa Road, the Recycling Drop-Off Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The center accepts furniture, mattresses, appliances, tires, electronics, and household recyclables and according to Armstrong. About 1,000 Victorville cars utilize the center each month.

This Victorville resource is completely free of charge for an unlimited number of items. It is, however, only available for city residents, not businesses.

Residents must also show a photo ID and current utility bill with their name and address for tire and furniture drop-offs.

Additionally, residents can pick up a maximum of 50 gallons of free compost to use in their gardens as a thank you for sorting garbage correctly.

Loves Lane Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

This hazardous waste center is located behind the county fairgrounds and is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Sundays for free hazardous waste drop-offs.

Residents can drop off used oil, oil filters, used batteries, fluorescent lights, paint, household chemicals, old medications, cleaners, needles and other hazardous materials that don’t belong in the trash.

“Recycle Alley” Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility

The third free dumping resource available to Victorville residents is the Victor Valley Compost Facility operated by Burrtec. Residents can drop off excess organics/green waste at the East Abbey Lane location with a valid photo ID and utility bill.

All Victor Valley residents can take advantage of this organics drop-off center, which is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Tires and furniture are not accepted.

Free bulky item pick-up

The city of Victorville also offers a free bulky item pick-up through Victorville Disposal for residents who don’t have access to an adequate vehicle for dumping. This is available for up to five bulky items twice a year for residents who are serviced by the curbside carts.

McKenna is a reporter at the Daily Press. She can be reached at mmo...@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Victorville to combine dump sites, making it easier for residents to dispose of small, large items

Reporting by McKenna Mobley, Victorville Daily Press / Victorville Daily Press

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