Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site
Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site is a landfill in Madera County, CA, listed under Chowchilla. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items and yard waste & brush. It is one of 6 drop-off sites we list in Madera County. EPA records show it took in about 223,063 tons of waste in 2022.
| Address | 21739 Road 19, Chowchilla, CA 93610 Directions |
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| County | Madera County, CA |
| Phone | (559) 665-1310 |
| Website | maderacounty.com |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4:30 pm Sat: 7 am to 2:30 pm Closed on designated holidays. Call to confirm current hours. |
| Fees |
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| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush |
| Operator | Redrock Environmental Group (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1971 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: maderacounty.com, maderacounty.com. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Madera County
- Madera County runs the Fairmead Landfill and the North Fork Transfer Station for public self-haul disposal; both are operated under county contract by Red Rock Environmental Group. Source
Before you go
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other landfills nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 3 pm … Minimum load (up to 640 lbs): $8.99 per loadHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushTires
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 3:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- Highway 59 Landfill Landfill
- City of Clovis Landfill Landfill
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Madera County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Fairmead Landfill) Hazardous waste drop-off VerifiedHours: Sat: 9 am to 1 pm
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 3:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
More in Madera County
All 6 drop-off sites in Madera County · Hazardous waste · Yard waste · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site?
21739 Road 19, Chowchilla, CA 93610.
What can I drop off at Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site?
Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site is listed for household trash & bulky items and yard waste & brush.
Is Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site open to the public?
As far as we know: public drop-off run by a city, county or district.
How much does it cost to dump at Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site?
Municipal solid waste (public): $125.74 per ton; Wood waste (public): $65.21 per ton; Green/yard waste (public): $43.48 per ton. Public disposal fees effective July 1, 2024 (fiscal year 2024-25). Call for current prices and flat rates for small loads.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site open?
Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4:30 pm; Sat: 7 am to 2:30 pm. Closed on designated holidays. Call to confirm current hours..
What other landfills are near Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site?
Rice Road Recyclery & Transfer Station in Fresno (26 mi), American Avenue Disposal Site in Kerman (28 mi) and Highway 59 Landfill and Recycling Center and Disposal Site and Compost Facility in Merced (28 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Chowchilla?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Madera County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Fairmead Landfill), about 4.6 miles away.
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