We’re here to help you find the Merced trash pickup schedule for 2024 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Merced is in California with Atwater, Turlock, and Ceres to the northwest, Madera and Fresno to the southeast.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Merced Trash Collection Calendar 2024
For normal trash collections schedules, visit https://www.cityofmerced.org/departments/public-works/refuse-trash-services
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans’ Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Refuse service will be delayed one business day following the holiday.
Merced Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2024
To find your bulk item pickup / drop off schedule visit: https://www.cityofmerced.org/departments/public-works/refuse-trash-services/bulky-item-drop-off-site
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Furniture
- Mattresses
- Passenger/Pickup Tires up to 5
- Metal / Appliances
- Propane/helium tanks with the valve REMOVED
- E-Waste
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- General Household Waste
- Green Waste
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Liquids of any kind
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Merced and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2024
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://www.cityofmerced.org/departments/public-works/refuse-trash-services/recycling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Merced?
To find your bulky item pickup / drop off in your area visit: https://www.cityofmerced.org/departments/public-works/refuse-trash-services/bulky-item-drop-off-site
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://www.cityofmerced.org/departments/public-works/refuse-trash-services
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 6:00 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
How can I contact the Merced Public Works Department?
Public Works
Phone: (209) 385-6800
Email: [email protected]
Did we miss anything?
Hope you were able to find everything you need for the Merced trash pickup schedule. We strive to provide the most up to date information so please let us know if you need anything else.
