Roll-off and bulky-waste services in unincorporated Madera County require franchise authorization under Chapter 7.24. Residents can also self-haul bulky and construction debris to the Fairmead Landfill (21739 Road 19, Chowchilla) or the North Fork Transfer Station, and free household hazardous waste drop-off is offered Saturdays at Fairmead.
Bulky-item and large-volume disposal in unincorporated Madera County is handled two ways: through the exclusive franchise haulers and through county disposal facilities for self-haul. Roll-off bin services for construction debris and bulky waste require exclusive franchise authorization under County Code Chapter 7.24, so residents arranging a debris box for a cleanup or remodel should use the authorized franchise provider for their zone (Red Rock in the valley, Emadco in the mountains). For self-haul, the Fairmead Landfill / Mammoth Recycling Facility is at 21739 Road 19, Chowchilla, CA 93610, (559) 665-1310, open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The North Fork Transfer Station, 33699 Road 274, North Fork, CA 93643, serves the mountain area Tuesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and now accepts sharps. Household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, batteries, etc.) is accepted free at the Fairmead facility on Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for county residents, with additional free drop-off events held periodically. Tipping fees apply at the landfill and transfer station for general loads. The county Public Works Engineering Services Division (559-675-7811) coordinates special waste collection and clean-up events; residents should call ahead to confirm acceptance of large or special items.
Arranging roll-off/debris-box service through a non-franchised hauler conflicts with the exclusive franchise authorized by Chapter 7.24. Illegal dumping of bulky items instead of proper disposal is a nuisance and is regulated through the county's solid waste and nuisance provisions and California Penal Code Section 374.3 (unlawful dumping), enforced by Code Enforcement and Environmental Health.
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