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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, 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).