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Where to dump trash in Fresno, CA

Fresno County's American Avenue Disposal Site west of the city charges just $8.99 for a small load (up to 640 lbs). Several private transfer stations also operate in Fresno; we'll add them once their public rates are verified.

Private transfer stations listed by the county: Rice Road (10463 N. Rice Rd), Cedar Avenue (3457 S. Cedar Ave), WM Fresno (5608 S. Villa Ave), Mid Valley (2721 S. Elm) – rates not published by the county.

American Avenue Disposal Site

Landfill · County of Fresno Department of Public Works and Planning
Open to the public

Address

18950 W. American Ave, Kerman, CA 93630

Phone

Hours

  • Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day

Who can use it

High-visibility vests required on site.

Fees

General loadMinimum load (up to 640 lbs): $8.99; general refuse $28.10 per ton
MattressCheck with facility
TiresPassenger $2.39 each; truck $9.55; tractor $14.32
AppliancesCheck with facility
Couch / furnitureHard-to-handle: $36.96 per ton (accepted until 2:00 PM)
Yard wasteClean green: $33.06 per ton
  • Fee schedule marked 'Effective July 1, 2024' – the newest one posted; confirm before you go.
  • Uncovered load fee: $8 flat. Tarps sold for $8.
What they accept / don't accept

Accepted

  • General refuse
  • Clean green waste
  • Hard-to-handle items
  • Tires

Not accepted

  • Household hazardous waste (HHW facility here is closed – use the Environmental Compliance Center, 1327 W Dan Ronquillo Dr)
✔ Last verified October 30, 2026 from the official source:County of Fresno – Disposal sites tipping fee schedule (PDF)

Map pins are approximate (geocoded from the published address with OpenStreetMap). Always use the official address and confirm hours and fees before you go. See something wrong? Tell us.