Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day!

In observance, the RWA administration office and landfills will be closed today, Monday, May 25, 2026.

We express our gratitude to the brave men and women who lost their lives in service to our country.

05/19/2026

Safety Alert!

A large, 22-acre fire broke out at the Highway 59 landfill north of Merced this afternoon. CalFire has responded and is currently onsite assisting our team with managing the area. There are no injuries to report at this time and no indication as to how or what started the blaze.

Please be cautious and give way to emergency vehicles in the area.

05/19/2026

GET INVOLVED! NEW, EXTENDED DEADLINE!📣
The Local Task Force is a group of local residents, a representative from an environmental group, and refuse haulers who help RWA plan for the future waste disposal needs of the Merced County region. The purpose of the task force is to provide recommendations to the staff and Board of the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority. The feedback provided to RWA could include suggestions regarding disposal facility siting and input about the effectiveness of recycling programs. The group may also provide advice on community outreach and education efforts and contribute comments during the development of, and revisions to, the Authority's Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan (CIWMP).

Visit https://www.mcrwma.org/159/About-Us to view and complete the application. If you are interested please submit the application, along with a short bio or resume (required) to [email protected] by May 15, 2026.

05/18/2026

Please join MCAG, TJPA, and RWA at one of our upcoming meetings in the month of May. The public may join either in-person or via Zoom.

🟢 The Technical Review Board will be held on Wednesday, May 20th at 12:00PM in the Merced County Association of Governments Front Conference Room.

🔵 The Governing Board will be held on Thursday, May 21st at 3:00PM in the Merced County Administration Building, 3rd Floor, Board of Supervisors Chambers. Public comment is available in-person, via zoom or by email in advance of the meeting. Spanish interpretation is provided in-person.

See agenda for additional information: https://ow.ly/MRcT50SWpki

05/09/2026

♻️FREE FRIDAY♻️
Did you know you can dispose of several types of items FOR FREE at the landfill!? Every Friday we will highlight an item that Merced County residents can dispose of at either the Highway 59 or Billy Wright Landfill FOR FREE!

This Week's Item: CARPET!

More than 340 million pounds of carpet are buried in California landfills every year, where it stays for centuries without breaking down. But there is a better way: recycle it at the Highway 59 Landfill FOR FREE!

Reminder that this service is only available at the Highway 59 Landfill located at 7040 North Highway 59, Merced 95348.

Discover more items that are free to dispose of at the landfill by visiting: https://ow.ly/2kbN50XUpy7. Residents of Merced County can drop off these items at the Highway 59 or Billy Wright landfills year-round at no cost!

05/06/2026

Get Involved!

The Local Task Force is a group of local residents, a representative from an environmental group, and refuse haulers who help RWA plan for the future waste disposal needs of the Merced County region. The purpose of the task force is to provide recommendations to the staff and Board of the Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority. The feedback provided to RWA could include suggestions regarding disposal facility siting and input about the effectiveness of recycling programs. The group may also provide advice on community outreach and education efforts and contribute comments during the development of, and revisions to, the Authority's Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan (CIWMP).

Visit https://www.mcrwma.org/159/About-Us to view and complete the application. If you are interested please submit the application, along with a short bio or resume (required) to [email protected] by May 15, 2026.

04/28/2026

Join RWA at the Merced County Spring Fair starting Wednesday, April 29th - May 3rd at the Los Banos Fairgrounds!🎡

Come by our booth and ask about the Merced County battery recycling program and how you can receive a FREE oil pan (while supplies lasts)! Before you leave ask for one of our "Free at the Landfill" flyers and discover all the programs available to you as a Merced County resident!
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You can also take advantage of the Free Fare to the Fair shuttles provided by our friends at — offering FREE rides to and from the Los Banos fairgrounds all week long. No ticket, no hassle, just hop on and enjoy the ride! 🙌

For more information about Free Fare to the Fair shuttles: https://www.mercedthebus.com/267/Free-Fare-To-The-Fair
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04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!🌎
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On Saturday, April 11th RWA hosted their annual Earth day celebration at the Highway 59 Landfill! The event saw almost 70 vehicles pass through with about 70-80 yards of material distributed to Merced County residents. The Earth Day event coincided with our Household Hazardous Waste event which had 53 vehicles pass through with several hundred pounds of hazardous materials collected!

Our local partners with UC Master Gardeners, the City of Merced, and WM also joined us to teach the community about vermiculture, composting and the services they provide. Thank you to all who joined us and helped to make this a successful event! Until next year!

03/31/2026

Join us at the Cotton Recycling Education Event!

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03/27/2026

♻️FREE FRIDAY♻️
Did you know you can dispose of several types of items FOR FREE at the landfill!? Every Friday we will highlight an item that Merced County residents can dispose of at either the Highway 59 or Billy Wright Landfill FOR FREE!

This Week's Item: SHOES AND BELTS!

Shoes and Belts can be recycled for FREE using the Eco World bins located at the Highway 59 landfill!

Eco World is an environmentally-friendly reuse and re-wear company that collaborates with the community to help others as well as the environment. They work hard to keep all gently used clothing, shoes, and textiles in our local community and items that cannot be reused are recycled and kept out of our local landfills.

For more information on the Eco World program, visit: www.ecoworldtrading.com

Discover more items that are free to dispose of at the landfill by visiting: https://ow.ly/2kbN50XUpy7. Residents of Merced County can drop off these items at the Highway 59 or Billy Wright landfills year-round at no cost!