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Highway 59 Landfill
Highway 59 Landfill, 7040 N. Hwy 59, Merced, 95348, California
Highway 59 Landfill sits off North Highway 59 at 7040 N. Hwy 59 in Merced; it's the big county landfill where both residents and commercial haulers bring loads that will be buried. Expect to use a scale and pay tipping fees by weight, since this is the final place for trash disposal.
Drive up to an entrance booth and be prepared to roll onto a scale - there’s usually a weigh-in on the way in and another on the way out. Heavy equipment and large trucks are everywhere, and the site looks like graded dirt cells and working pits rather than tidy piles. Many California disposal sites have separate spots for recyclables and organics, so have things sorted if possible. Lines can form on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup, so allow extra time for the trip.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp your load so wind on Highway 59 doesn’t send trash everywhere during the drive in.
- Factor in scale time - plan for at least two stops (in and out) so this trip doesn’t disrupt a tight schedule.
- Sort obvious organics and recyclables before you get there, since California facilities often require separation at the gate.
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