Public Works — Solid Waste
Find disposal facilities, accepted materials and visitor information.
Source checked October 15, 2026[1]www.countyofcolusaca.gov
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Colusa County facility locations, accepted materials and separate Stonyford disposal charges. Maxwell does not accept general hazardous waste.
Before you start
- Availability · Maxwell — prohibited waste
- Maxwell does not accept hazardous waste, treated wood, tires, compressed gas cylinders, medical waste, dead animals or vehicles. Check the county’s separate disposal resources for these items. [4]
- Information & documents · Maxwell — weighing procedure
- Weigh in before and after unloading at Maxwell. [5]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| Stonyford Landfill — garbage can | $4.00per garbage can | County-posted Stonyford rate; not a Maxwell or household-hazardous-waste charge. Confirm current charges with the facility.[9] |
| Stonyford Landfill — automobile load | $9.50per automobile | Includes station wagons, Broncos, Jeeps and Blazers; Stonyford only.[10] |
| Stonyford Landfill — pickup or van up to 3/4 ton | $22.00per vehicle load | Pickup/van capacity of 3/4 ton or less; Stonyford only.[11] |
| Stonyford Landfill — small single-axle trailer | $30.00per trailer | Stonyford only; small single-axle trailer.[12] |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked1 source page · 12 citations
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- [1] Colusa — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
Colusa County / official waste program · Waste service — 06011
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Garbage collection for the unincorporated areas of the County is contracted by Recology Butte Colusa Counties.
- [2] Colusa — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
Colusa County / official waste program · Waste service — 06011
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Garbage collection for the unincorporated areas of the County is contracted by Recology Butte Colusa Counties.
- [3] Colusa — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
Colusa County / official waste program · Waste service — Maxwell Transfer Station and Stonyford Landfill — disposal rules
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Maxwell Transfer Station Location: 3852 Co Rd 99W Maxwell, CA 95955
- [4] Colusa — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
Colusa County / official waste program · Waste service — Maxwell — prohibited waste
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ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED : EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1ST 2021, TREATED WOOD WASTE IS NOT ACCEPTED AT THIS FACILITY Hazardous waste (Treated wood, flammables, solvents, acids, paint, antifreeze, etc.) Tires Compressed Gas Cylinders Treated Wood Medical Waste Dead Animals Vehicles
- [5] Colusa — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
Colusa County / official waste program · Waste service — Maxwell — weighing procedure
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When taking items to the Transfer Station you must weigh in before and after disposal.
- [6] Colusa — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
Colusa County / official waste program · Waste service — Maxwell Transfer Station
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Location: 3852 Co Rd 99W Maxwell, CA 95955
- [7] Colusa — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
Colusa County / official waste program · Waste service — Maxwell Transfer Station
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Phone: (530) 438-2622
- [8] Colusa — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
Colusa County / official waste program · Waste service — Maxwell Transfer Station
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Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the Month: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- [9] Colusa — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
Colusa County / official waste program · Waste service — Stonyford Landfill — garbage can
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GARBAGE CANS$4 each
- [10] Colusa — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
Colusa County / official waste program · Waste service — Stonyford Landfill — automobile load
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AUTOMOBILES (Includes station wagons, broncos, jeeps, and blazers)$9.50 each
- [11] Colusa — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
Colusa County / official waste program · Waste service — Stonyford Landfill — pickup or van up to 3/4 ton
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PICKUPS & VANS, 3/4 ton capacity and less. (Includes El Caminos and Rancheros)$22 each
- [12] Colusa — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
Colusa County / official waste program · Waste service — Stonyford Landfill — small single-axle trailer
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SMALL SINGLE AXLE TRAILERS$30 each