The Western Placer Waste Management Authority awarded a total of $22,000 in prize money to three competitors...Read More
Odor Information
The WPWMA is aware of increased regional odors that may be originating from one of our compost leachate ponds. We encourage you to submit an odor notification form when you experience these (and other) odors.
Learn MoreCRDC North America Selected as Winners of Circular Economy Innovation Competition
CRDC North America, a Pennsylvania-based manufacturing company that utilizes Plastics #1-7 to create a lightweight aggregate material for use in concrete and asphalt applications.
Learn MoreAbout our New State-of-the-Art Facilities
Construction will conclude soon on the WPWMA's impressive new recycling and composting facilities that will increase recycling rates, including sorting food waste out of garbage bins, with no customer changes.
Learn MoreEngineering a Modern Landfill
Building a new landfill area (called a “cell” or “module”) is a once-a-decade process for civil engineers at the Western Placer Waste Management Authority, like Ryan Schmidt, PE. Thorough planning, environmental review, designing, construction, testing, building, monitoring, and eventually filling for a new landfill cell is often a three-plus year process.
Watch NowThe WPWMA – Serving Placer County Since 1978
About the WPWMAThe WPWMA is Leading Placer County into a Sustainable Future
Renewable PlacerSign Up for a MRF Tour!
As the WPWMA concludes a multi-year facility improvements project, we are ready to welcome back public and school tours of our new state-of-the-art Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)!
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