Recycling
STATE MANDATES
- AB 341 - Mandatory Non-Organic Commercial Recycling
- AB 1826 - Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling
Recycling is a win for everyone. Californians purchased over 18.2 billion carbonated and non-carbonated drinks in aluminum, glass, plastic, and bi-metal containers last year. Of these, more than 10.6 billion were recycled, contributing to resource conservation, energy efficiency, and the extension of landfill lifespans. Imagine the impact of recycling the remaining 7.6 billion containers!
Find a Recycling Center Near You
GREENWASTE RECYCLING
Commonly Asked Questions
- What is Greenwaste? Greenwaste, also known as Yardwaste, includes grass clippings, weeds, leaves, small branches, and yard-generated organic materials like bread, grains, eggshells, and paper products. (NO PROTEINS)
- What Should NOT Go in the Greenwaste Container? Please help maintain the quality of greenwaste containers. Keep out plastic bags, garbage, household hazardous waste, animal waste, dirt, rocks, tires, flower pots, palm fronds, and pampas grass.
- What Happens if My Greenwaste Container is Contaminated? Your collection driver will provide two warnings. If contamination occurs a third time, the greenwaste container will be removed, ending your greenwaste recycling opportunity.
- When Do I Place My Container Out for Collection? To ensure pickup, set your container out by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.
- Where Should I Place My Container Out for Collection? Put your greenwaste container in the same spot as your regular refuse containers. Ensure there are no vehicles blocking access if your container is on the street.
NO: Plastic Bags • Garbage • Animal Waste • Tires • Household Hazardous Waste • Dirt • Rocks • Flower pots • Palm Fronds • Pampas Grass
RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE
The Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) program merges recycling with economic growth to create new businesses, expand existing ones, generate jobs, and divert waste from landfills. This program offers loans, technical support, and free product marketing to businesses that utilize materials from the waste stream for manufacturing. To participate, a business must be located in an RMDZ Zone.
For additional information about RMDZ Zones, please visit the following websites:
Contact Information
Mid Valley Disposal
Phone: 1 (559) 237-9425
Starting or stopping service?
Contact City of Madera Utility Billing
Phone: 1 (559) 661-5459
E-Mail: utilitybilling@madera.gov
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