Resources

Resources Division

Located on the 6th Floor of the Fresno County Plaza
2220 Tulare Street ("SW" corner of Tulare and "M" streets)
Office hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

	Recycle Ben says, "Reduce - Reuse - Recycle" Please call (559) 262-4259 and ask how you can help
	For information on the next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event Click on image at right

General information	(559) 262-4259	American Avenue Landfill	(559) 846-6138
Recycling Information	(559) 262-4259	Coalinga Landfill	(559) 935-1949
Parks & Grounds information and reservations	(559) 488-3004	Solid Waste Operations	(559) 262-4352
Field Technicians	(559) 453-5029
Shaver Lake Operation	(559) 841-2394
Non Urban Water Billing (Financial Services Div)	(559) 262-4081	FAX	(559) 262-4286

The Resources Division is responsible for County water and energy programs, solid waste coordination, solid waste disposal activities, geologic activities, administration of County service areas, lighting districts, waterworks districts, maintenance districts, and working with the State and other agencies on water, solid waste, and hazardous waste management planning.

New Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Collection Services
On August 30, 2005, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors (Board) approved and executed exclusive service area program agreements with 14 existing haulers and adopted the related ordinance code. Click here for more information...

Construction and Demolition Debris Ban Began at County-Operated Landfills on August 23, 2004
Click below for more information ...

Resource Guide for the Disposal of Construction and Demolition Debris Updated for 2007


	Self Hauler If you are hauling your own refuse to the American Avenue Disposal Site in Fresno County, you will be directed to use the new Self-Hauler Recycling and Disposal Facility. Click here for more information


Public Education Teachers in public and private schools throughout Fresno County can request solid waste educational assistance with classroom presentations, tours of the American Avenue Landfill, teachers workshops, and other resources, free of charge. Literature addressing a variety of ways to manage solid waste is available to the public upon request. Speakers are also available to address civic and community groups regarding solid waste issues. For additional information, contact the Resources Division at 262-4259.

Electronic Waste (E-WASTE) --- microwave ovens, television, computer monitors, etc

	Updated March 2007	"Turning It Around" is a Directory of Recyclers in Fresno County. (Navigation hint: In Acrobat, use Bookmarks, upper left tab)

Location map for American Avenue Landfill

Location map for Coalinga Disposal Site

NON-County / Related Links ...
California Integrated Waste Management Board CIWMB Recycling Market Development Zone		CalMAX catalog CREEC The California Regional Environment Education Communities

		California Refund Value (CRV) pays cash when you recycle your bottles and cans. For a list of eligible CRV containers, go to http://www.bottlesandcans.com To find a CRV recycler near you, click on “Turning It Around,” a directory of recyclers in Fresno County.
		Click on the Logo for the location of the nearest Used Oil Certified Collection Center
*"Tell them you found it in FresnoMAX!"* Fresno County Material Exchange		A partnership between the California Integrated Waste Management Board, the County of Fresno and the cities of Clovis, Coalinga, Firebaugh, Fowler, Fresno, Huron, Kerman, Kingsburg, Mendota, Orange Cove, Parlier, Reedley, San Joaquin, Sanger and Selma.