Spring 2026 Customer Survey

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We want to hear from you! Complete our Spring 2026 Customer Survey for a chance to win a free dump pass – https://bit.ly/WPWMA2026 We appreciate your patience as our multi-year construction project has caused impacts for many customers. Your feedback will help inform future improvements and support better customer service.

FREE Prescription Drug Take Back Event – April 25, 2026

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Mark your calendar for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026! Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., there are several locations across Western Placer County providing FREE and anonymous drop-off for unused and expired medications and vaping devices. Keep our kids, our water, and our waste drug-free! Auburn Auburn Fire Station #3901 […]

WPWMA Spring 2026 Customer Service Survey Drawing Information

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Official Terms & Conditions for the Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA)’s Spring 2026 Customer Service Survey Drawing. Sponsor The drawing is sponsored by the Western Placer Waste Management Authority, located in Placer County, California. Promotion Description Individuals who complete the WPWMA Spring 2026 Customer Service Survey may choose to enter a random drawing for […]

Road Closure Notice – Southbound North Foothills Blvd March 2026

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Please be advised that there will be a full road closure on southbound North Foothills Blvd. between Athens Ave. and West Sunset Blvd. This means both directions of N. Foothills Blvd. are closed. The closure is scheduled from Monday, March 9, through Thursday, March 12. Athens Ave. will remain open, so this should not cause […]

Christmas Tree Disposal 2025-26

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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 […]

Road Closure to Impact Typical Access to WPWMA’s Facilities Early 2026

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Please be advised that there will be a full road closure on Athens Ave. between Placer County Fire Station 77 (immediately West of Thunder Valley Casino) and the intersection with N Foothills Blvd. between January 12-13. As of January 14th, 2026, Athens Ave has fully reopened in both directions. On the impacted dates, please use […]

Olores percibidos en West Roseville y Rocklin

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La Autoridad de Gestión de Residuos de Western Placer (WPWMA) tiene conocimiento de una importante fuente de olor que parece estar afectando a los residentes de Western Roseville y Rocklin. Tras una investigación y una revisión de las mejores prácticas operativas, la WPWMA confía en que este olor no proviene de sus instalaciones, sino de un terreno agrícola cercano donde se depositó estiércol […]

Únase a nosotros para un Trash Bash el 18 de octubre de 2025

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¡Ven a explorar las maravillas de los residuos! Este evento familiar es una oportunidad para conocer y ver nuestra nueva planta de clasificación de residuos. Únete a la Autoridad de Gestión de Residuos de Western Placer (WPWMA) en un evento GRATUITO y divertido enfocado en educar a los más pequeños de nuestra comunidad sobre la planta donde se deposita TODA la basura del Condado de Western Placer […]

Nuevo portal de pagos en línea

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The Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) is pleased to announce the official launch of a new payment portal with Wells Fargo. Beginning September 5, 2025, WPWMA account customers will be able to pay their bills via the portal, which will show all of the same information typically included on previously mailed invoices such as […]