Public Works — Solid Waste Management
Find collection schedules, recycling services and disposal instructions. Find disposal facilities, accepted materials and visitor information. Find household hazardous-waste receiving programs, eligibility and appointments.
Source checked October 15, 2026[1]www.maderacounty.com
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Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
These links were found on official source pages. Each service is handled by the office.
Official county address/APN map for collection areas and organics compliance zones. Confirm the provider before arranging service.
Service area: County collection referrals are for unincorporated Madera County. Use the address/APN map to find the valley or mountain provider. [14]
Before you start
- Eligibility & access · Collection franchise areas
- The county divides collection into valley/below 1000 ft and mountain/above 1000 ft areas. Use the lookup map to identify the provider. [7]
County-owned receiving facilities with different operating days and hours.
Fairmead HHW receiving is Saturday 9 am–1 pm for Madera County residents, different from ordinary landfill hours.
Service area: Fairmead HHW receiving is for Madera County residents, including incorporated cities; check accepted materials and the separate Saturday HHW hours. [15]
Before you start
- Eligibility & access · Fairmead HHW
- Fairmead HHW is limited to Madera County residents. [6]
Fees
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Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked1 source page · 15 citations
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- [1] Solid Waste Management | Madera County (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — 06039
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The Solid Waste Management Section of the Engineering Services Division
- [2] Solid Waste Management | Madera County (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — 06039
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services to ensure the health and welfare of the public in unincorporated areas of Madera County.
- [3] Solid Waste Management | Madera County (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — Waste collection area and service-provider lookup
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Waste Collection Service Lookup
- [4] Solid Waste Management | Madera County (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — Fairmead and North Fork disposal facilities
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Both facilities are owned by the County and operated under contract with Red Rock Environmental Group.
- [5] Solid Waste Management | Madera County (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — Fairmead household hazardous-waste drop-off
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Household Hazardous Waste Facility at Fairmead Landfill Open: Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Madera County Residents Only
- [6] Solid Waste Management | Madera County (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — Fairmead HHW
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Madera County Residents Only
- [7] Solid Waste Management | Madera County (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — Collection franchise areas
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The waste collection services are divided into two areas; Valley Area (below 1000' elevation) and Mountain Area (above 1000' elevation).
- [8] Solid Waste Management | Madera County (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — Fairmead Landfill / HHW receiving
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21739 Road 19 Chowchilla CA 93610
- [9] Solid Waste Management | Madera County (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — Fairmead HHW receiving — residents only
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Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- [10] Solid Waste Management | Madera County (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — North Fork Transfer Station
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33699 Road 274 North Fork, CA 93643
- [11] Solid Waste Management | Madera County (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — North Fork Transfer Station / Red Rock service questions
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(559) 665-7300
- [12] Solid Waste Management | Madera County (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — North Fork Transfer Station
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Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- [13] Solid Waste Management | Madera County (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Waste service — Mountain-area collection — Emadco
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(559) 683-4680
- [14] Solid Waste Management | Madera County (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Program-specific service area
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services to ensure the health and welfare of the public in unincorporated areas of Madera County.
- [15] Solid Waste Management | Madera County (opens in a new tab)
County / official waste program · Program-specific service area
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Household Hazardous Waste Facility at Fairmead Landfill Open: Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Madera County Residents Only