Information for Residents of Merced County
- Compost Bin
- CRV - California Refund Value Information
- Curbside Recycling Information
- Household Hazardous Waste / Environmental Health
- How to Recycle Bottles and Cans
- View or print the Garbage & Recycling Contact Information
Where can I recycle if I live in Merced County:
- Print or view our list of Merced County Community Recycling Drop Off / Buy Back Centers
Freecycle.org - Offer things you have that others need, and take things that you need that others are offering. Visit the link, type in Merced County to become a member, and start keeping those "still in good shape" items out of the landfill.
Earth911.org - Find a Recycling or Re-Use Location - Making Every Day Earth Day, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, Green Lifestyle
Household Hazardous Waste
For all HHW such as, batteries, electronics, computers, tv's, unused paint, fluorescent lights, unused medication and medically prescribed hypodermic needles, contact the Department of Environmental Health at 381-1083 or visit: Merced County Network of Care website.
What goes in your recycling and green waste container at home?
Tire Care Program and Information
Tires cannot be disposed of in landfills, however they are collected at the landfills for transport to a certified tire recycling facility. View/Print the Tire Brochure. Visit the landfill page for more information on tire recycling.
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