An Innovative Future for Solid Waste in Western Placer County Assured to Support the Region’s Planned Growth
WPWMA Board of Directors unanimously vote to certify environmental impact report and select project for future infrastructure plans
Western Placer Waste Management Authority Congratulates Supervisor Weygandt on his Retirement
WPWMA expresses its sincere appreciation for Supervisor Weygandt’s 28 years of service to the Authority’s Board of Directors
No HHW Collection Event in 2022
Please be advised that WPWMA will not be holding our typical household hazardous waste (HHW) collection event this year. However, the Western Placer Waste Management Authority HHW facility (located at 3195 Athens Avenue, Lincoln, CA 95648) is open every day for all household hazardous waste types and is FREE for Placer County residents. Additionally, […]
Due to regulatory mandates, WPWMA required to increase rates
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
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
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
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!
Learn more about the WPWMA’s facilities including the materials recovery facility (MRF), landfill, composting operations and more.
Notice of Preparation
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.
