Transfer stationEPA / OSM listing
Washington Transfer Station
Washington Transfer Station is a transfer station in Nevada City, CA, in Nevada County. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, tires and scrap metal. It is one of 5 drop-off sites we list in Nevada County.
| Address | 15886 Gaston Rd; 1 MI E Washington, Nevada City, CA 95959 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Nevada County, CA |
| Hours | Not listed yet. The phone number above is the fastest way to check. |
| Fees | Rates are not published in our sources. Ask what they charge for a car or pickup load. |
| Access | Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Tires, Scrap metal |
Listed in the U.S. EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (record from August 2025). Not yet verified by us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Before you go
- Check the hours by phone or on the operator website before you drive out.
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Some private sites only serve contractors and haulers; check first.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Dutch Flat Transfer Station Transfer station
- Ramshorn Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsTires
- Sierra City Transfer Station Transfer station
- North San Juan Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsTiresScrap metal
- McCourtney Road Transfer Station Transfer stationHours: Wed to Sun 8 am to 3:30 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsScrap metal
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am to 4:45 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
More in Nevada County
All 5 drop-off sites in Nevada County · Tires · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Washington Transfer Station?
15886 Gaston Rd; 1 MI E Washington, Nevada City, CA 95959. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Washington Transfer Station?
Washington Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, tires and scrap metal. This is from public data; the operator has the final word.
Is Washington Transfer Station open to the public?
Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee, as far as our sources show.
What other transfer stations are near Washington Transfer Station?
Dutch Flat Transfer Station in Colfax (12 mi), Ramshorn Transfer Station in Downieville (14 mi) and Sierra City Transfer Station in Downieville (16 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Nevada City?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Auburn Placer Disposal Transfer Station, about 32 miles away.
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