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Latest News
Hazardous Waste Collection Days:
Fri., June 15 (for businesses)
Sat., June 16 (for residents)
Visit the HHW page for more information
National Drug Take Back Day yields 175 pounds of unwanted drugs in Merced
Read article from the Merced Sun-Star (4/29/12)
County Community Clean-up Events
Click here to view the 2012 schedule
Are you aware of the Mandatory Commercial Recycling Measure, effective in 2012?
Learn more about this Measure
Product Stewardship Law on Carpets Comes into Force in California
Read articlefrom Waste Management World
Compost Available at Local Landfills
Read press release
For more press releases and news articles, please visit our News section.
FIND RECYCLING CENTERS NEAR YOU
Recycling Information
Recycling lists, drop off locations and other information can be found under the Home Recycling webpage.
View Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) HereWhat to Recycle:
for residents with Curbside
Recycling Containers
Do you know that every three months, Americans landfill enough aluminum to rebuild our entire commercial air fleet?Learn more facts from Keep America Beautiful
Don't Toss Me
Items with these labels are considered Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and need to be disposed of properly.
Learn more about HHW and
how to dispose of it properly ...
Click for info about collection boxes for RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Click for info about collection boxes for Mercury-Containing Thermostats
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