🗑️ A homeowner's guide to Placer County waste management: what goes where?

Curbside · Western Placer Waste Management Authority · Full‑service junk removal

Placer County offers multiple disposal pathways, each suited for different types of waste. Understanding whether an item belongs in your curbside bin, requires a trip to the transfer station, or needs professional Junk removal near me can save time and money. Save our GMB for facility locations and hours.

Curbside pickup

Regular household trash, recycling (cans, bottles, paper), and green waste. Limits: 3‑item bulky waste limit per year (varies by city). No hazardous materials, electronics, or construction debris.

Weekly service

Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA)

The main transfer station and landfill for the region. Accepts bulky items, e‑waste, appliances, yard waste, and C&D debris. Located at 3195 Athens Ave, Lincoln.

Mon–Sat 8am–4pm

Full‑service junk removal

Professional crews handle loading, sorting, and disposal. Ideal for large cleanouts, heavy items, or when you lack a truck. They ensure recycling where possible.

No lifting for you

Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA)

Accepted: appliances, furniture, mattresses, e‑waste, tires (for fee), yard waste, concrete, scrap metal.
Not accepted: hazardous waste (paint, oil, chemicals) — those go to household hazardous waste events.
Fees: $30 minimum for small loads; scales weigh and charge by the ton.
Recycling center: Separate area for cardboard, bottles, cans — often free for residents.

Quick comparison: which option for your project?

Item type	Curbside	WPWMA	Junk removal
Kitchen trash	✅	✅ (fee)	✅
Yard waste (leaves, branches)	✅ (green bin)	✅ (free dump for residents?)	✅
Old sofa / mattress	⚠️ bulky pickup (call first)	✅	✅ best
Refrigerator / appliance	❌	✅ (freon must be removed)	✅ certified
TV / computer	❌	✅ e‑waste area	✅
Construction debris (drywall, wood)	❌	✅	✅
Hazardous waste (paint, oil)	❌	❌ (HHW events)	❌ special handling

How to decide

Is it regular household trash/recycling? → curbside bin.
Is it bulky but you have a truck? → self‑haul to WPWMA.
No truck, heavy items, or multiple large items? → Junk removal near me saves effort.
Hazardous waste? → check Placer County HHW events.

Find facilities

Use our GMB for directions to WPWMA, Auburn transfer station, and local recycling centers. Hours and fees are updated seasonally.