SOLID WASTE AND REFUSE
The County's solid waste disposal needs are provided for
at the Fairmead Sanitary Landfill and the North Fork Transfer
Station. The County owns the landfill and transfer station
and contracts out the operations with Madera Disposal Inc.
The current tipping fees are $50.00 per ton and a minimum
charge of $14.00 for pick-up trucks and $4.00 for autos less than 500 lbs.
The landfill is located on approximately 160 acres just West of Highway 99 at Avenue 22 and Road 19-1/2. The Fairmead Landfill’s address is 21739 Road 19, Chowchilla, CA 93610 (map this location for me). Information can be obtained at Tel. No. (559) 665-3099. The Fairmead Landfill is open from Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. closed on Sundays and major holidays.
The transfer station is located on 33699 Road 274, North Fork, CA 93643 (map this location for me). Information can be obtained at Tel No. (559) 877-4226. The North Fork Transfer Station is open Thursday through Monday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays and major holidays.
The landfill consists of the old portion of the landfill
(46 acres), the new expansion area (100+ acres) and the
Mammoth Material recovery Facility (MRF).
Residential collection services are provided by two exclusive
franchise collectors under agreements with the County. Madera
Disposal Inc. provides collection services in the valley
portions of the County, while EMADCO Disposal serves the
Eastern Madera County area.
If you have any further questions regarding Solid Waste
and Refuse management, please contact the Madera County
Engineering and General Services Department at (559) 675-7817
and ask for Solid Waste Information.
The Madera County Household Hazardous Waste Facility is Now Open. Click here for more information.
