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Highway 59 Landfill and Recycling Center and Disposal Site and Compost Facility
Highway 59 Landfill and Recycling Center and Disposal Site and Compost Facility is a landfill in Merced, CA, in Merced County. 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, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, appliances and mattresses. We list 9 other drop-off sites in Merced County. It handled about 422,257 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).
| Address | 7040 N State Highway 59, Merced, CA 95348 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Merced County, CA |
| Phone | (209) 723-4481 |
| Website | cityoflivingston.org |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 7 am to 3:30 pm Closed Sundays and on New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. |
| Fees | We found no official prices. Some sites post them only at the scale house. |
| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Appliances, Mattresses, paint, motor oil, batteries, recycling |
| Not accepted | contaminated dirt (charged as general waste) |
| Payment | cash, check, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Operator | Merced County Regional Waste Authority (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1973 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: cityoflivingston.org, atwater.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Merced County
- Aluminum cans, non-waxed cardboard, rinsed glass bottles and jars, paper and plastic bottles and jugs can be dropped off free at the Merced County landfills; unseparated materials are charged at waste disposal rates. Source
- Merced County residents can drop off electronics, fluorescent tubes and CFLs, antifreeze, vehicle and household batteries, used motor oil and filters, and liquid paint free of charge during normal landfill hours at both landfills. Other household hazardous waste is accepted only at quarterly HHW collection events. Source
Before you go
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other landfills nearby
- Highway 59 Landfill Landfill
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4:30 pm … Municipal solid waste (public): $125.74 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
- Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Car, SUV, pickup without sideboards, or van: $12.00 per loadHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisElectronicsTires
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 3:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
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: Fri-Sat: 8 am to 12 pm
More in Merced County
All 10 drop-off sites in Merced County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Highway 59 Landfill and Recycling Center and Disposal Site and Compost Facility?
7040 N State Highway 59, Merced, CA 95348. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Highway 59 Landfill and Recycling Center and Disposal Site and Compost Facility?
Highway 59 Landfill and Recycling Center and Disposal Site and Compost Facility is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: contaminated dirt (charged as general waste).
Is Highway 59 Landfill and Recycling Center and Disposal Site and Compost Facility open to the public?
Public drop-off run by a city, county or district. Call if you are hauling for a business.
When is Highway 59 Landfill and Recycling Center and Disposal Site and Compost Facility open?
Mon-Sat: 7 am to 3:30 pm. Closed Sundays and on New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day..
What other landfills are near Highway 59 Landfill and Recycling Center and Disposal Site and Compost Facility?
Highway 59 Landfill in Merced (< 1 mi), Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site in Chowchilla (28 mi) and Mariposa County Sanitary Landfill and Recycling Center in Mariposa (28 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Merced?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Madera County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Fairmead Landfill), about 24 miles away.
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