September 22, 2021
FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF!
On Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10, you can drop off Household Hazardous Waste for free at the Gold Country Fairgrounds, Auburn (Fairgate parking lot).
NOTE: This event is for Placer residents and businesses only and includes household hazardous waste & electronics. There … Read More »
The WPWMA has partnered with Bye Bye Mattress for a FREE Mattress recycling event for Placer County residents on Saturday, October 16, 2021, between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Click here for more information.
… Read More »June 14, 2021
Due to our long-range financial strategy to ensure sufficient operating revenue, balanced budgets and compliance with state mandates to divert organic waste, it is necessary to increase our tipping fees. See the Read More »
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.
… Read More »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 »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 »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.
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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.
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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.
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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.