Concrete Aggregate Material Manufacturer Selected as $20,000 Winner in Annual Circular Economy Innovation Competition
The Western Placer Waste Management Authority awarded a total of $22,000 in prize money to three competitors in its competition, managed by the Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at California State University, Sacramento. ROSEVILLE, CALIF. – The Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) and Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship announced the winner of […]
Nine Startups Selected as Finalists in Annual Circular Economy Innovation Competition
The Western Placer Waste Management Authority is offering $20,000 in prize money for its annual competition, managed by the Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at California State University, Sacramento. ROSEVILLE, CALIF. – The Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) and Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship recently announced the nine innovation concepts selected to […]
FREE Prescription Drug Take Back Day – April 26, 2025
Mark your calendar for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26! Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., there are several locations across Western Placer County providing FREE and anonymous drop-off for unused and expired medications and vaping devices. Keep our kids, our water, and our waste drug-free! Auburn Auburn Police Department1215 Lincoln Way […]
Notice of Public Hearing March 13, 2025
BY WHOM: Western Placer Waste Management Authority WHERE: Western Placer Waste Management Authority Administrative Offices (3013 Fiddyment Road, Roseville, CA 95747) WHEN: Thursday March 13, 2025 5:45 PM PURPOSE: NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Western Placer Waste Management Authority will conduct a public hearing to receive input on increasing its tipping fees, as identified below, […]
Applications Open for the Circular Economy Innovation Competition
Submit your innovative project by Friday, February 21st for the chance to win $20,000! The WPWMA is shifting the historical dynamic of linear solid waste management — take, make and dispose of — to a new model circular resource management, where old products become new products in perpetuity. In short, we are searching for real […]
Road Closures to Impact Typical Access to WPWMA’s Facilities in October 2024
Please be advised that N. Foothills Blvd. has several planned full road closures coming up that will impact typical access to our facility. Please use Fiddyment Rd. and/or Industrial Ave. & Athens Ave. to access the facility during the following duration: While these temporary roadway closures may impact routes getting to the site, the WPWMA […]
“What’s That Smell?” How the WPWMA Manages Facility Odors
Here at the WPWMA, we spend a lot of time talking about and addressing odors. Over the years, the WPWMA has taken measures are taken to ensure unpleasant odors don’t travel far offsite.
FREE Prescription Drug Take Back Event – October 26, 2024
Mark your calendar for a Free Take Back Event on Saturday, October 26! Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., there are several locations across Western Placer County providing FREE and anonymous drop-off for unused and expired medications and vaping devices. Keep our kids, our water, and our waste drug-free! Auburn Auburn Police Department1215 Lincoln Way DeWitt […]
Bioplastics are Bad News for Compost Operations
“The trouble is that compostable products are not necessarily more benign than the traditional plastics they are replacing”
WPWMA Hires Agency’s First General Manager
Western Placer Waste Management Authority’s Board of Directors ratified a contract with Scott Scholz to serve as General Manager at their May Board Meeting (ROSEVILLE, Calif) May 10, 2024 – The Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) announces the hiring of the agency’s first General Manager, Scott Scholz, following a unanimous approval of his contract […]
