Highway 59 Landfill

LandfillPublicly ownedMerced, Merced County, California

About this landfill

Highway 59 Landfill is a publicly owned landfill in Merced, Merced County, California. It is operated by Merced County Regional Waste Authority, CA. The site opened in 1973 and is expected to keep accepting waste until about 2052. It took in about 422,257 tons of waste in 2022, making it the No. 29 of 101 reporting landfills in California by volume.

Call before you go. We have not verified hours or fees for this location yet. Facilities change hours seasonally, close for holidays and weather, and some only accept certain materials or residents. Know the current hours or fees? Send a correction.

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Before you haul a load here

Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the hours at Highway 59 Landfill?

We have not verified hours for this landfill yet. Most landfills open weekday mornings and many keep limited Saturday hours. Call the facility or check the Merced County Regional Waste Authority, CA website before you go.

How much does it cost to dump at Highway 59 Landfill?

Most landfills charge by weight at the scale house, with a minimum charge for small loads, and add separate fees for tires, appliances with refrigerant, and mattresses. We have not verified this location's rates — ask when you call.

Can I use Highway 59 Landfill if I don't live in Merced County?

Many publicly owned facilities give residents lower rates or limit self-haul to residents. Bring ID showing your address and confirm the rules by phone first.

What is the closest other dump to Highway 59 Landfill?

The nearest other facility in our directory is Mariposa County SLF (landfill), about 28.0 miles away in Mariposa County, CA.

Nearest other dumps and transfer stations

Facility	Type	Distance
Mariposa County SLF Mariposa County, CA	Landfill	28.0 mi
Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site Madera County, CA	Landfill	28.1 mi
Gilton Resource Recovery/Transfer Facility, Inc. Stanislaus County, CA	Transfer station	28.3 mi
Fink Road LF Stanislaus County, CA	Landfill	35.1 mi
Billy Wright Landfill Merced County, CA	Landfill	35.8 mi
Calaveras Waste Transfer Station Calaveras County, CA	Transfer station	37.8 mi