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1. I'm bringing in a load of mixed trash. How much will that cost?

The minimum rate that customers will pay for solid waste disposal is $19 or $43.05/ton.

Extra fees apply to the following:
- Mattresses: $5 each, no matter the size
- Tires: $3 p/passenger tire, $8 p/passenger tire with a rim
- Appliances: $10/appliance; $18/any refrigerated appliance like water dispensers, refrigerators or wall coolers

To view our rates, please visit the Landfills page.

2. How much will that cost to dump a sofa?

The minimum rate that customers will pay for solid waste disposal is $19 or $43.05 per ton.

3. Which items are not accepted at the landfills?

Items not accepted at the landfills are materials such as asbestos, munitions, explosives, treated wood/lumber and other harmful items.

Some recyclable household hazardous waste are accepted at both landfills, but quantity limitations do apply. 

Examples include:

- Antifreeze
- Used motor oil and filters
- Paint
- Batteries
- Other items

For more information please visit our Household Hazardous Waste page.

Household Hazardous Waste page.

4. What is your address and hours of operation?

Highway 59 Landfill - Merced 7040 N Highway 59 Merced, CA 95348 (209) 723-4481 x 210 Hours of Operations: Monday - Saturday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Billy Wright Landfill - Los Banos 17173 S Billy Wright Road Los Banos, CA 93635 (209) 826-1163 Hours of Operations: Monday - Saturday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

5. How do I rent a dumpster or roll-off?

The landfills are the end facility for solid waste disposal, and we do not have rental equipment or trucks. To find out who may haul and offer bin/roll-off rentals and to view a map of haulers by location, or view the Commercial Recycling Guide for haulers of different material types please view the Refuse Disposal Contact Information form (PDF).