Emily Hoffman, Author at Western Placer Waste Management Authority

Building Material Manufacturer Selected as Winner in Second Annual Circular Economy Innovation Competition

The Western Placer Waste Management Authority awarded a total of $25,000 in prize money to the top two entrants 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 […]

Prescription Drug Take Back Day – April 27, 2024

This post is about the Free Drug Take Back Event from April 2024, for details on the Free Drug Take Back Event in October 2024, please see THIS POST. — Mark your calendar for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27! Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., there are several locations across […]

You Toss, We Sort … Really!

For those of you lucky to live in Placer County, impress your out-of-town guests this holiday season with your “One Big Bin” – share how You Toss & We Sort … Really!

WPWMA invites residents to “talk scents” at annual community meeting

Attend meeting November 2, 2023 to discover our continued efforts to reduce odors The Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) invites the community to their 13th annual community meeting on Thursday, November 2nd at 6 p.m. to discuss odors and other operational topics of importance to residents. This meeting will be held in-person at the […]

Six Local Entrepreneurs Selected as Finalists in Inaugural Circular Economy Innovation Competition

The Western Placer Waste Management Authority is offering $20,000 in prize money for 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 & Entrepreneurship recently announced the six innovation concepts selected to […]

Groundbreaking on $120 Million Recycling Facility in Western Placer County Planned for April 13

ROSEVILLE, CALIF. – The Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) is scheduled to break ground on their multi-year facility improvement project that will increase processing abilities, maximize recycling and waste diversion efforts, and jumpstart a local circular economy to benefit the western Placer region on Thursday, April 13 at 5 p.m. The ceremonial groundbreaking will […]

WPWMA Now Accepts Unwanted Mattresses and Box Springs from Public for Free

Beginning February 1, 2023, the WPWMA will accept old mattresses and box springs from the public every day, for free.

No road closures impacting access to WPWMA facilities

**UPDATED 1/10/23** – All roads are fully operational. 10/9/23 – Please be advised that while the WPWMA is open, Athens Avenue and currently has road closures impacting regular access to the facility. It’s recommended you take Moore Road or Fiddyment Road to the facility today. We will provide updates as needed.

Christmas Tree Disposal

When you dispose of your Christmas tree in western Placer County, we give it a new life by recycling it into compost or wood chips. There are four easy ways to recycle your tree: Place unflocked trees in your green waste bin – Remove all branches and cut the trunk into sizes small enough to […]