Thousand Oaks residents can haul excess trash, yard waste and bulky items to the Calabasas Landfill for free on Saturday, Sept. 26.

The city's Free Landfill Day runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the landfill, located at 5300 Lost Hills Road in Agoura Hills, the City of Thousand Oaks said on X. Gates close at 1 p.m. sharp. There is no late entry.

The Sept. 26 event is the third and final free disposal day the city has offered in 2026, following events on March 28 and June 20, according to the city's landfill day page.

Who qualifies

The event is open only to Thousand Oaks residents who are current customers of Athens Services, the waste hauler under contract with the city. Drivers must bring a valid ID or utility bill as proof of residency.

Commercial vehicles, commercial waste and materials from landscaping companies are not allowed.

What you can bring

Each household can bring up to two loads in a vehicle no larger than a five-passenger car or pickup truck. Trailers are not permitted.

Accepted items at previous 2026 Free Landfill Day events have included household trash, appliances, tires (limit five, no rims), construction and demolition materials, wood waste, green waste, uncontaminated dirt or soil, and clean asphalt and concrete. Residents should check toaks.gov/landfillday for the confirmed current list.

Open loads must be tarped during transport, per California state law. All loads are subject to inspection at the gate.

What's not accepted

Items prohibited at previous 2026 events have included hazardous waste, electronic waste, medical waste, fluorescent light tubes and liquids. Business waste is also excluded. The city's landfill day page has the full current list of restrictions.

Before you go

The event may be canceled due to weather or other circumstances, so residents should check for updates before heading out. For questions, contact Athens Services at (805) 852-5264 or the city's Sustainability Division at (805) 449-7283 or [email protected].

Upcoming community events

  • Saturday, Sept. 26 — Free Landfill Day, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Calabasas Landfill, 5300 Lost Hills Road, Agoura Hills. Free for Thousand Oaks Athens Services customers with proof of residency.