Cedar Avenue Recycling And Transfer Station-Carts

Recycling Center in Fresno, California

📍 3457 S Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93725
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About This Location

Cedar Avenue Recycling & Transfer Station (CARTS) is a full-service public transfer station in Fresno that diverts over 70% of incoming materials from the landfill, accepting everything from curbside-missed recyclables and e-waste to construction debris and appliances.

What this location Accepts

✓ Solid waste / garbage
✓ Green / yard waste
✓ Commingled recyclables (plastics, aluminum, glass, cardboard)
✓ Clean concrete and asphalt (free of charge)
✓ Dirty concrete, asphalt, and dirt
✓ Construction and demolition debris (general C&D)
✓ Brick
✓ Wood and brush waste
✓ Electronic waste (e-waste)
✓ Clean metal (free of charge)
✓ Refrigerated appliances (AC units, refrigerators, freezers)
✓ Other appliances (dishwashers, stoves, washers)
✓ Mattresses and box springs (up to 10 per day, free if undamaged)
✓ Auto tires (with or without rim)
✓ Truck and tractor tires
✓ Furniture (sofas, bed frames, etc.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Household hazardous waste (HHW) — contact Fresno County Special Handling program
✕ Hard-to-handle or contaminated loads without prior arrangement (minimum $160/load charge applies)

Fees

  • Environmental fee (all loads) — $16.00 per load
  • Fuel surcharge (all loads) — $10.00 per load
  • Solid waste / garbage (1-ton minimum) — $92.00/ton
  • Green/yard waste (1-ton minimum) — $92.00/ton
  • Commingled recyclables (1-ton minimum) — $65.00/ton
  • Clean metal — FREE
  • Clean concrete and asphalt — FREE
  • General C&D debris (1-ton minimum) — $92.00/ton
  • Electronic waste — $25.00 each or $400.00/ton
  • Refrigerated appliances (AC, refrigerators, freezers) — $45.00 each
  • Other appliances (dishwashers, stoves, washers) — $20.00 each
  • Standard mattresses/box springs (max 10/day) — FREE (undamaged)
  • Damaged/infested mattresses — $60.00 each
  • Furniture (sofas, bed frames, etc.) — $60.00 each
  • Auto tire without rim — $25.00 each
  • Auto tire with rim — $30.00 each
  • Truck tires — $40.00 each
  • Tractor tires — $55.00 each
  • Hard-to-handle loads — $160.00 minimum per load

Programs & events

  • Material Diversion — CARTS diverts over 70% of all collected materials from the landfill through sorting, recycling, and recovery operations.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off household hazardous waste like paint or pesticides at CARTS?

No. CARTS does not accept household hazardous waste (HHW). Fresno County residents needing to dispose of paint, pesticides, motor oil, or other HHW should contact the Fresno County Special Handling program via cleanupfresnocounty.com.

How much does it cost to drop off a truckload of yard waste at CARTS?

Yard/green waste is charged at $92.00 per ton, plus a mandatory $16.00 environmental fee and $10.00 fuel surcharge on all loads. There is a 1-ton minimum charge for yard waste.

Does CARTS accept old TVs and computers?

Yes. Electronic waste is accepted at CARTS for a fee of $25.00 per item or $400.00 per ton. The mandatory $16.00 environmental fee and $10.00 fuel surcharge also apply to any load containing e-waste.

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Contact & Location

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3457 S Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93725
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City / State
Fresno, California

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM–2:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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