Merced, CA Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

Bulky item disposal in the incorporated City of Merced is handled primarily through the City's own Bulky Item Drop-Off Site, operated by the Refuse Division, rather than through a private franchised hauler's curbside bulky program. Per the City source, the drop-off site is located at the corner of North Highway 59 and Yosemite Avenue and was established to help residential refuse-service customers dispose of bulky items throughout the year. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (days and hours may change based on operational needs), and the site is closed on City-observed holidays. The site is open to all City of Merced residents who need help getting rid of extra trash; residents no longer need to show they are a City utility customer, but they must provide two forms of identification showing they live within the City limits. The City also runs related programs such as Tire Amnesty and seasonal Leaf Collection. Illegal dumping of bulky items on streets, parkways or vacant lots is separately prohibited as a nuisance under the City's nuisance code (Chapter 8.40). This program serves the incorporated city; county residents use Merced County / regional facilities instead.