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Landfill
Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site
Madera, Madera County, CA · All sites in Madera County
Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site is a landfill in Madera, Madera County, California, operated by Redrock Environmental Group. The site also works as a transfer station. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1971, with closure projected for 2048.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 5 disposal sites we list in Madera County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1971 |
| Projected closure | 2048 |
| Waste in place | 5,473,770 tons (2022) |
| Size | 85 acres |
| Owner | Madera County |
| Operator | Redrock Environmental Group |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site: questions
What does Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Fairmead Solid Waste Disposal Site expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2048 for a landfill that opened in 1971 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from CalEPA Regulated Site Portal) · record dated 2025-08-15
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from CalEPA Regulated Site Portal) · record dated 2025-08-15
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated August 15, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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