Due to regulatory mandates, WPWMA required to increase rates

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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 adjusted fee schedule here.   The Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) Board of Directors approved a rate increase necessary to comply with […]

New Site Wide Odor Plan

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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.

Renewable Placer: Waste Action Plan

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The WPWMA is preparing an Environmental Impact Report for proposed future uses of its properties. Visit our Renewable Placer page for plan concepts and more.

Recycle Your Cans & Bottles

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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!

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

Notice of Preparation

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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 on our Renewable Placer page.