Mariposa Cty Transfer Station

Small county transfer station on Merced Falls Road that locals use to drop off household loads. Pickup trucks and trailers are the norm, and it’s the kind of working yard where big transfer trucks come and go. The site is practical rather than polished - expect a straightforward, busy feel.

A small entrance booth and a scale are near the gate, so there’s usually a brief stop to be weighed in and then again on the way out. After weighing, vehicles head to a tipping pad or staging area where material is compacted and loaded into larger trucks; watch for backing equipment. Recycling and green-waste containers tend to sit off to one side, and the ground can be dusty or gravelly depending on recent weather. Lines can get long on weekends and during spring cleanup, so plan for a wait then.