Madera County’s Solid Waste program encompasses various components of refuse (trash) disposal, collection, and recycling services to ensure the health and welfare of the public in unincorporated areas of Madera County. These components include, but are not limited to:

• Waste disposal facilities
• Residential and commercial refuse (trash) collection services
• Recycling services-
• Special waste collection and clean-up events

The Solid Waste Management Section of the Engineering Services Division is responsible for ensuring that the Solid Waste Program is administered in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.  

FY 23/24 Solid Waste Cost of Services Analysis

Public Notice

• Solid Waste Study
• Solid Waste Facility Disposal Rates FY 24-25
• North Fork Transfer Station Revised Hours

Franchise Agreements

AB2048 was signed into law on September 22, 2022, requiring jurisdictions to post on its website all current franchise agreements between contract solid waste and recycling haulers and the jurisdiction.

Click the links below to view the County's hauler agreements.

Redrock Environmental Group

Madera County Contract No. 9719C-C-2024

Emadco Disposal Services

Waste Collection Service Lookup

Find your Collection Area and Zone, and see if you are in the SB 1383 compliance areas, using the lookup tool below. Enter your address or Assessors Parcel Number (APN).

For help with how to use this Waste Collection Service Lookup tool, please click here: Lookup Tool Instructions (linked to PDF)

Lookup Tool Full View

Recycling Facts

Did you know that making bottles and cans from recycled material uses less water than making them new from raw materials? Recycling conserves natural resources such as timber, water and minerals. In today's drought conditions, saving water is an important step in planning for tomorrow.

When you recycle, you will contribute to your community by reducing the need to collect new raw materials and by saving energy. Your actions help sustain the environment for future generations.

Every year, the recycling industry creates new well-paying jobs in our community and reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change.

Free Recycling Locations

• Free Recycling Locations

Public Recycling Locations

• Bottle and Cans Recycle Locations
• Used Oil Recycle Locations
• E-Waste Recycle Locations
• Mattress Recycling
• Paint Recycling and Drop Off Locations
• Thermostat Recycling
• Carpet Recycling
• Solar Panels Recycling

Special Events

Emadco Disposal will host a Free Bulky Waste Drop-Off event at Outback Industry Way in O'Neals on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 8:00 am to Noon. Click the link to the flyer below. 

Emadco Disposal Bulky Waste Drop Off (11.8.2025)

Medical Waste Disposal Sites         

The County's solid waste needs are provided through the following
services and locations.

• Safe Disposal of Unwanted Medical Waste
• Safe Disposal of Unwanted Sharps

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

PUBLIC NOTICE - Treated Wood Acceptance
PUBLIC NOTICE - Used Oil Acceptance Change 2021
Household Hazardous Waste Information (English & Spanish)

Roll-Off Bin Services 

Pursuant to Madera County Code, only exclusive franchisees are authorized to provide containers to all residential and commercial premises for the collecting, transporting, and disposing of construction and demolition debris (C&D) and bulky waste placed in compactors of drop box containers for collection by roll-off or front-load collection vehicles.

Roll Off Bin Notice

County Disposal Locations

Fairmead Landfill / Mammoth Recycling Facility and Transfer Station  

21739 Road 19     
Chowchilla CA 93610 
(559) 665-1310                         

Open: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   
Saturday - 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Closed: Sunday and major Holidays

Household Hazardous Waste Facility at Fairmead Landfill
Open: Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Madera County Residents Only

North Fork Transfer Station

33699 Road 274
North Fork, CA 93643
(559) 665-7300

Open: Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed: Sunday, Monday, and major holidays
Now accepting SHARPS

Trash Collection Service

The County has issued two exclusive Franchise agreements with the companies below to provide waste hauling services to the constituents of Madera County, including residential, commercial, and construction/demolition. All rates for service are approved by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to the Franchise Contract and County Code.

The waste collection services are divided into two areas; Valley Area (below 1000' elevation) and Mountain Area (above 1000' elevation). For more information or to set up service, verify hours of operation, billing questions or service pick-up schedule contact the hauler listed below in your area.

Valley Area (below 1000' elevation)

Red Rock Environmental Group
21739 Road 19
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-7300

Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Pay your bill online at https://billing.cagliaenvironmental.com 

Mountain Area (above 1000' elevation)

Emadco Disposal, Inc.
40287 Oak Park Way
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 683-4680

Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Emadco Hours of Operation Modification and Payment Information

Empty Bin? Bring It In!

Pursuant to Madera County Code of Ordinances 7.24.110, containers/dumpsters shall not be placed or allowed to remain in or on any road or alley right-of-way unless authorized by the county. Read our Empty Bin? Bring It In! flyer to learn more.