California
Landfill
Kerman landfill
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Fresno County American Avenue Disposal Site.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
This is the county's regional landfill, near the City of San Joaquin, and the public can use it. It takes all types of solid waste and recycling. Self-haulers from unincorporated Fresno County must bring sorted solid waste to a permitted facility such as this one.
Hours
- Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Saturday 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
- Sunday: closed
- Hard-to-handle loads accepted until 2:00 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Minimum load (up to 640 lbs) | $9.45 per load |
| General refuse | $29.52 per ton |
| Clean green waste | $34.74 per ton |
| Hard-to-handle | $38.83 per ton |
| Tires | Passenger $2.51; truck $10.03; tractor $15.05 each; bulk $250.74 per ton |
| Uncovered load fee | $8.00 flat |
| Tarp (pickup or 8 ft trailer) | $8.00 each |
| Certified pesticide containers | $40.00 per ton (triple-rinsed; second Wednesday of March, June, September and December, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.) |
Hazardous waste
No household hazardous waste at the landfill. Take it to the county Environmental Compliance Center, 1327 West Dan Ronquillo Drive, Fresno. It is open Thursday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., except holiday weekends; call 559-600-4259. Network sites around the county take light bulbs, batteries, automotive fluids, sharps, e-waste and paint. Homebound or disabled residents can book a door-to-door pickup at (559) 600-4259.
Holiday closures
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Fees are in effect from July 1, 2026. All major credit cards are accepted, with a 2.3% convenience fee.
- High-visibility safety vests are required on site.
- Under county ordinance, C&D debris is accepted only in loads under 3 cubic yards, or when it makes up less than 20% of a mixed load. County staff decide.
- Source conflict: the landfill operations page says tire disposal starts at $2.39 per passenger tire, but the county's July 1, 2026 fee schedule lists $2.51. This page uses the 2026 schedule.
- The county also runs the seasonal Shaver Lake Transfer Station (42089 Dinkey Creek Rd.) with Mid Valley Disposal. It is open Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., from about May 1 until December 1 or the first snowfall.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.