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Auburn HHW Event Oct 5 & 6

September 16, 2019

Drop off your household hazardous waste and electronics for free at the WPWMA’s annual event in Auburn! See the list of acceptable items.

RSVP! 2019 Odor Workshop

September 4, 2019

Join us Monday, October 28th at 6PM for our 9th annual community meeting to discuss odors and other issues of importance to our neighbors. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP.

With news of more recycling centers closing, the WPWMA reminds you that you can still recycle your beverage containers at our facility! Use CalRecycle’s search tool to locate other beverage container recycling centers near you!

Explore Our Facility!

July 10, 2019

Learn more about the WPWMA’s facilities including the materials recovery facility (MRF), landfill, composting operations and more.

Notice of Preparation

March 18, 2019

The WPWMA is the lead agency and will prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the Renewable Placer: Waste Action Plan. View the Notice of Preparation and learn more at RenewablePlacer.com.

Branch Out – Recycle Your Christmas Tree

January 1, 2019

Recycle your Christmas tree into compost, mulch or electricity! Find a free drop-off location near you. Make sure to remove all decorations (no flocked trees, please).

Disposal Facility Holiday Hours

December 10, 2018

Christmas Eve / New Year’s Eve
7:00 – 3:00

Christmas Day* / New Year’s Day*
7:00 – 10:00

*HHW & Buyback will be closed

WPWMA Offices Closed

December 9, 2018

The WPWMA’s offices will be closed December 24 through January 1. Please note that phones will not be answered and odor notification responses will not be sent during this time. Disposal pricing is available here.