Tuolumne County, CA – No need to get out of the car, as Tuolumne County Public Works is hosting an America Recycles Day drive-thru event on Sunday, November 15, 2026, offering free recycling.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with two places to drop off recycling. Household hazardous waste is by appointment at the Cal Sierra Waste Management Recycling Center located at 14959 Camage Avenue in Sonora. Non-hazardous materials without a reservation can be dropped off at Standard Park at 18500 Tuolumne Road. Residents must show proof of residence.
Here is the breakdown of where each recycling item goes during the America Recycles Day drive-thru event:
Standard Park (Nonhazardous Waste – No Appointment Needed):
- Mattresses & Box Springs
- Tires
- Unbroken Light Bulbs
- Batteries
- Mercury Devices
- Scrap Metal
- Cardboard
- Mixed Paper
- Used Oil & Filters
- Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
- Secure Containers for Document Shredding—make sure lids are secure
- Clothing and Household Goods—Collected by The Salvation Army
Household Hazardous Waste—(Cal Sierra Waste Management Recycling Center):
- Household Hazardous Waste (such as chemicals, paints, and certain types of electronics) must go to the Cal Sierra Waste Management Recycling Center at 14959 Camage Avenue, Sonora. An appointment is required.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Tuolumne County Solid Waste Division at (209) 533-5588.
