Treated Wood Waste Update
Good news for our customers with Treated Wood Waste (TWW)! Starting Monday, March 15, we will resume accepting TWW generated within Placer County at our previous rate of $188/ton. We’ll also be issuing credits to customers who paid the $741/ton tipping fee. Remember, no railroad ties or utility poles are accepted at this time. […]
PUBLIC HEARING: Tip Fee Increase
The Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) is a leader in solid waste management for western Placer County. Our commitment to a sustainable future through sound policies and proactive planning intensifies as our population grows. Periodic adjustments to facility usage rates (tipping fees) allow the WPWMA to maintain balanced budgets and prepare for future […]
12/1/20 Facility Access Update: We’re Still Open!
All WPWMA facilities remain open to the public. Customers must wear a mask and maintain a safe distance from employees and other customers at all times while using the facilities.
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HHW Event Nov 7 & 8
The WPWMA’s annual HHW event at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn has been rescheduled to November 7 & 8 from 9am to 3pm. Click here for a list of acceptable items or see our event flier.
10th Annual Odor Meeting
Join us via Zoom October 20 at 6:00 PM to engage with staff and learn more about our operations and ongoing efforts to reduce facility odors. Visit our odor page for the agenda, Zoom link and more info or click here to RSVP.
Free Mattress Drop-off
The WPWMA has partnered with Bye Bye Mattress to accept mattresses and box springs FREE from Placer County residents October 17 & 18.
HHW & Buyback Closed Labor Day
The household hazardous waste (HHW) and recycling buyback facilities will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. The remainder of the facility will be open.
New Tipping Fees Effective 7/1/2020
The WPWMA Board of Directors approved a tipping fee increase at their meeting on February 13, 2020. NEW FEES are effective July 1, 2020.
5/13/20 Facility Access Update
All WPWMA facilities are now open daily to all customers, including household hazardous waste and recycling buyback. Customers must wear a mask and maintain a safe distance from employees and other customers at all times while using the facility. The WPWMA will continue to evaluate the need for additional restrictions consistent with guidance […]
