Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →A working disposal site that local homeowners and small contractors use when trash piles up or during cleanup projects. Located on W Whitesbridge just west of town, it’s the kind of place people run to when a pickup load needs dropping off. Expect a practical, no-frills setting used mostly by locals.
Drive up to an entrance booth where staff direct traffic and give initial instructions; there’s usually a short line on weekend mornings. A scale will be part of the flow - most Fresno disposal sites handle vehicles by weight, so vehicles often stop at the scale coming in and again when they leave. Recycling and green-material sorting is commonly required in California, so look for bins or areas to the side where some loads get separated. The site looks industrial: compacted dirt and gravel lots, piles of material, and heavy equipment working in the background.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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