Transfer station
City of Merced Transfer Site
4.9 mi S · Merced, CA
Landfill
Highway 59 Landfill
Merced, Merced County, CA · All sites in Merced County
Highway 59 Landfill is a landfill in Merced, Merced County, California, operated by Merced County Regional Waste Authority. The site also works as a tire recycler. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1973, with closure projected for 2052.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash and tires. It is one of 7 disposal sites we list in Merced County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
- Tires (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1973 |
| Projected closure | 2052 |
| Waste in place | 8,636,612 tons (2022) |
| Size | 148 acres |
| Owner | Merced County Regional Waste Authority |
| Operator | Merced County Regional Waste Authority |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
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- Billy Wright LandfillLandfill · Los Banos
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Highway 59 Landfill: questions
What does Highway 59 Landfill accept?
Household trash and tires, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Highway 59 Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2052 for a landfill that opened in 1973 (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 · record dated 2020-06-01
- OpenStreetMap way/170556083 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- 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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