January 9, 2023
**UPDATED 1/10/23** – All roads are fully operational.
10/9/23 – Please be advised that while the WPWMA is open, Athens Ave. and currently has road closures impacting regular access to the facility. It’s recommended you take Moore Rd. or Fiddyment Rd. to the facility today. We will … Read More »
December 8, 2022
WPWMA expresses its sincere appreciation for 28 years of service to the Authority’s Board of Directors
The Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) is commending their longest serving Director, Placer County Supervisor Robert Weygandt, for his nearly three decades of valuable and dedicated service and wishes him … Read More »
April 6, 2022
Saturday, April 30th, 8 AM to 5 PM the WPWMA is partnering with Bye Bye Mattress to take your old mattresses and box springs free of charge!
Did you know more than 75 percent of mattresses can be recycled into other products? Join our effort to divert valuable resources from local landfills and help build a greener community!
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March 15, 2022
Read more about how the WPWMA is supporting state-mandated diversion requirements.
https://wpwma.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WPWMA_Press-Release_SB-1383-_031522.pdf
Visit the WPWMA organic waste resource page.
December 8, 2021
The WPWMA selected FCC Environmental Services, LLC as our new landfill and Materials Recovery Facility operator. FCC demonstrated its ability to meet regulatory requirements and increase facility diversion to help the WPWMA innovate the future of solid waste in western Placer County. Learn more … Read More »
September 22, 2021
FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF!
On Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10, you can drop off Household Hazardous Waste for free at the Gold Country Fairgrounds, Auburn (Fairgate parking lot).
NOTE: This event is for Placer residents and businesses only and includes household hazardous waste & electronics. There … Read More »
The WPWMA has partnered with Bye Bye Mattress for a FREE Mattress recycling event for Placer County residents on Saturday, October 16, 2021, between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Click here for more information.
… Read More »June 14, 2021
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 … Read More »
April 16, 2021
The WPWMA has partnered with Bye Bye Mattress for a FREE Mattress recycling event for Placer County residents on May 1 and May 2, 2021, between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
… Read More »March 12, 2021
Starting Monday 3/15, we will resume accepting TWW generated within Placer County at our previous rate of $188/ton. We’ll also issue credits to customers who paid more. Learn more.
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