Merced Landfill — Highway 59 Hours, Fees & Bulky Drop-Off

Merced's landfill is the Highway 59 Landfill, run by the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority at 7040 North Highway 59, open Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Trash is $43.05 a ton with a $19 minimum; every load is weighed.

Recyclables, clean asphalt and clean concrete are free, and residents can bring up to 10 mattresses or box springs free. City of Merced trash customers also have a separate bulky-item drop-off nearby.

Disposal sites in Merced

Highway 59 Landfill

Landfill

Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority

7040 North Highway 59, Merced, CA 95348 Directions

📞 (209) 723-4481

Hours
Mon–Sat	7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sun	Closed

Fees

General trash: $43.05 a ton, $19 minimum; yard waste and brush $58.32 a ton, $29 minimum; untreated wood $43.05 a ton
Free: recyclables, clean asphalt, clean concrete under 2 feet, and up to 10 mattresses or box springs for residents ($5 each after that)
Appliances $10 each, refrigerant appliances $18; car or light-truck tires $3 (plus $5 on a rim)
Cash, check, Discover, Mastercard or Visa

Closed New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Cover your load or you may pay an uncovered-load charge.

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City of Merced Bulky Item Drop-Off (Hwy 59 Site)

Bulky Drop-Off

City of Merced — residential refuse customers only

North Highway 59 at Yosemite Avenue, Merced, CA Directions

📞 (209) 385-6800

Hours
Tue–Fri	Noon – 3:00 p.m.
1st & 3rd Sat	8:00 a.m. – noon

Accepts: Furniture, mattresses, up to 5 car or pickup tires, metal and appliances, propane and helium tanks with the valve removed, electronics

Won't take: Household trash, green waste, hazardous waste, liquids, wet paint

Bring two proofs: a driver's license or state ID, and any monthly bill or statement with your address. No commercial accounts. Days and hours can change, and it closes on City holidays.

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Using the finder in Merced

The finder lists the City's site on Highway 59 first for most Merced ZIP codes; that's the bulky-item drop-off, not the landfill, which is a few miles north on the same highway. Household hazardous waste is taken at the landfill during its hours.

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Common questions

How much does the Merced landfill charge?

The Highway 59 Landfill charges $43.05 a ton for general trash with a $19 minimum, and $58.32 a ton for yard waste with a $29 minimum. Recyclables and clean concrete are free.

What are the Highway 59 Landfill hours?

Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at 7040 North Highway 59. It's closed Sundays and on nine holidays, including MLK Day, Presidents Day and Veterans Day.

Can I dump mattresses free in Merced?

Yes. Residents can bring up to 10 mattresses or box springs free to the Highway 59 Landfill; each one after that is $5.

Where can I drop off bulky items in Merced?

City of Merced residential trash customers can use the City's bulky-item drop-off at North Highway 59 and Yosemite Avenue, Tuesday to Friday noon to 3 p.m. and the first and third Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.

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