Free Mattress Recycling Event
April 16, 2021
The WPWMA has partnered with Bye Bye Mattress for a FREE Mattress recycling event for Placer County residents on May 1 and May 2, 2021, between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Treated Wood Waste Fee Decrease
March 12, 2021
Starting Monday 3/15, we will resume accepting TWW generated within Placer County at our previous rate of $188/ton. We’ll also issue credits to customers who paid more. Learn more.
… Read More »PUBLIC HEARING: Tip Fee Increase
March 6, 2021
The WPWMA Board of Directors approved a tip fee increase at its March 11, 2021 meeting. Click here for more information.
… Read More »New Site Wide Odor Plan
December 23, 2020
The WPWMA Board of Directors adopted a new Site Wide Odor Plan on December 10, 2020 intended to consistently and proactively reduce the potential for facility odors to be experienced off site.
… Read More »Treated Wood Waste Ban
Beginning 1/1/2021, landfills can no longer bury treated wood waste. The WPWMA will accept this material for $741 per ton. Railroad ties and utility poles will no longer be accepted. See DTSC’s Fact Sheet for more info.
… Read More »Renewable Placer: Waste Action Plan
The WPWMA is preparing an Environmental Impact Report for proposed future uses of its properties. Visit RenewablePlacer.com for plan concepts, an interactive project visualization tool, public engagement opportunities, and more.
… Read More »Holiday Hours
Xmas Eve/New Year’s Eve 7am – 3pm
Xmas Day/New Year’s Day 7am – 10am
Buyback and HHW facilities will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Treated Wood Waste Update
December 22, 2020
Good news for our customers with Treated Wood Waste (TWW)!
Starting Monday, March 15, we will resume accepting TWW generated within Placer County at our previous rate of $188/ton. We’ll also be issuing credits to customers who paid the $741/ton tipping fee. Remember, no railroad ties or utility poles are accepted at this time. … Read More »
PUBLIC HEARING: Tip Fee Increase
The Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) is a leader in solid waste management for western Placer County. Our commitment to a sustainable future through sound policies and proactive planning intensifies as our population grows.
Periodic adjustments to facility usage rates (tipping fees) allow the WPWMA to maintain balanced … Read More »
12/1/20 Facility Access Update: We’re Still Open!
December 1, 2020
All WPWMA facilities remain open to the public. Customers must wear a mask and maintain a safe distance from employees and other customers at all times while using the facilities.
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