What Placer County itself runs: 1 landfill, site or program covering 11 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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Western Placer Waste Management Authority facility (3195 Athens Ave, Lincoln)
The WPWMA landfill and materials recovery facility at 3195 Athens Avenue, Lincoln, CA 95648 serves western Placer County, open Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–5 p.m. It charges per unit for appliances and tires, takes mattresses and box springs free from California residents, and runs a free household HHW and e-waste drop-off.
Refrigerated appliances (refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner) are $46.50 per unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
Non-refrigerated appliances (washer, dryer, water heater, dishwasher) are $11 per unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
General refuse including household waste, mattresses and furniture is $25.25 per cubic yard or $109.25 per ton ($25.25 minimum). Checked October 26, 2026.
Tires are $5.25 per car tire and $25.25 per truck tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
California residents can drop off up to 4 mattresses and box springs free daily. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household hazardous waste and e-waste drop-off is free (fees apply to businesses), limit 15 gallons or 125 pounds per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
For businesses, HHW fees apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
The e-waste section of the price sheet pictures computers, microwaves, televisions and phones. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
The free HHW drop-off list includes paint of all types and household batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
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