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Solid Waste Facility
Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site
Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site, 21739 Road 19, Chowchilla, 93610, California
Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site is the Chowchilla spot locals use to drop off household trash, yard clippings and recyclables. People bring everything from a single car-load to a pickup full after a yard cleanup. It’s a working, county-style site-functional rather than fancy.
Pull into a small entrance area with a booth and a drive-over scale like many rural California sites, so expect to stop briefly. The unloading areas and recycling containers are out in the open with room for trucks and trailers to back up. The lot is gravel and can get dusty; heavy equipment and large piles of material are common. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, tend to back up so lines can form.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Sort green waste from regular trash before getting there-California often requires organics to be kept separate, and having things pre-sorted will speed unloading.
- Bring a tarp and tie-downs for loose material; gravel lots and wind can make a mess if debris isn’t secured.
- Aim for a weekday morning if possible; pickups and trailers crowd the site on weekend and seasonal busy days, which adds wait time.
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