Fresno Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators

CARTS (Cedar Avenue Recycling and Transfer Station) is the primary disposal facility at $90/ton for MSW, C&D, green waste, and wood — all charged the same per-ton rate. Add the mandatory $26/load surcharge ($16 environmental + $10 fuel) to every load. American Avenue Disposal Site (county landfill) historically has significantly lower per-ton rates than CARTS, but is ~30 miles west of central Fresno. Download the current fee schedule at cleanupfresnocounty.com or call (559) 600-4259.

• Batch small pickups into combined dump runs — the $26/load surcharge at CARTS hurts most on light loads
• Route large MSW-only loads to American Avenue landfill for significantly lower per-ton rates despite the ~30-mile drive

C&D at CARTS is charged at the same $90/ton rate as MSW. Critical restriction: the American Avenue county landfill does NOT accept C&D loads over 3 cubic yards per County Ordinance 8.25. C&D over 3 CY must go to transfer stations or recycling facilities. Both Fresno City and County require Waste Management Plans with a minimum 65% diversion for C&D on permitted projects. Clean concrete and asphalt are free at CARTS — always separate before the scale.

• Separate clean concrete and asphalt from mixed C&D — free at CARTS versus $90/ton for everything else
• Do NOT bring C&D over 3 cubic yards to American Avenue — it is banned by county ordinance and your load will be rejected

Green and yard waste at CARTS is $90/ton — the same rate as MSW and C&D. Unlike Sacramento and San Jose where green waste commands a premium or discount, Fresno charges a flat rate across all waste types at CARTS. The county landfill may offer lower rates for green waste loads — call (559) 600-4259 for current pricing.

• Check American Avenue county landfill rates for green waste — may be significantly cheaper than CARTS' flat $90/ton
• Commingled recyclables at CARTS are $65/ton — $25/ton cheaper than the $90/ton refuse rate. Sort recyclables from green waste where possible.

FREE at CARTS: clean concrete/asphalt, clean metal, and mattresses/box springs/futons (up to 10/day in acceptable condition). Paid surcharges: severely damaged/soiled mattresses $60 each, sofas/bed frames/recliners/tables $60 each, appliances with freon $45 each, appliances without freon $20 each, auto tires without rim $25 each, auto tires with rim $30 each, truck tires $40 each, tractor tires $55 each, bulk tire loads (10+) $410/load with waste hauler permit required, e-waste $25 each or $400/ton.

• Leverage free mattress disposal at CARTS (up to 10/day in acceptable condition) — sort mattresses out of the general load before the scale
• Clean concrete, asphalt, and metals are ALL free at CARTS. A load containing these items costs zero if separated from refuse.

Most-used facility for junk removal operators in Fresno — centrally located, widest material acceptance, and longest weekday hours (until 5PM). Operated by Caglia Environmental (private, locally family-owned). The $26/load surcharge ($16 environmental + $10 fuel) adds up on small loads — batch loads when possible. Free mattress disposal (up to 10/day in decent condition) and free clean concrete/metal are major cost-savers. Sort these out before arriving. CRV redemption items not accepted — take those to a CRV buy-back center.

Materials accepted: MSW/garbage, Green/yard waste, Wood/brush, C&D debris, Recyclables ($65/ton), Clean concrete/asphalt (free), Brick ($65/ton), Clean metal (free), Appliances with freon ($45 each), Appliances without freon ($20 each), Mattresses/box springs/futons (up to 10/day free), Damaged mattresses ($60 each), Sofas/furniture ($60 each), Tires, E-waste ($25 each or $400/ton)

Documentation needed: Waste hauler permit required for bulk tire loads (10+); Tire manifest required for bulk loads

Surcharges: Environmental fee: $16/load; Fuel surcharge: $10/load; Hard-to-handle loads: $160/load minimum; Auto tires without rim: $25 each; Auto tires with rim: $30 each; Truck tires: $40 each; Tractor tires: $55 each; Bulk tire load (10+): $410/load

Accepts furniture, appliances, building materials, and household items in good condition. At $90/ton disposal costs, diverting reusable items here eliminates tipping fees and provides marketing value. Also leverage Fresno's Free Dump Day events at CARTS (6 weekends per year — Spring 2026 dates: March 21⁠–⁠22, May 2⁠–⁠3, June 6⁠–⁠7) for residential customer referrals.