Dumps NearbyTransfer stationVerified October 2026
Western Placer Regional Material Recovery Facility
Western Placer Regional Material Recovery Facility is a transfer station in Lincoln, CA, in Placer County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 11 drop-off sites we list in Placer County.
| Address | 3195 Athens Ave, Lincoln, CA 95648 Directions |
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| County | Placer County, CA |
| Phone | (916) 543-3960 |
| Website | wpwma.ca.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 7 am to 5 pm Sat-Sun: 8 am to 5 pm |
| Fees |
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| Access | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, paint, motor oil, batteries |
| Not accepted | railroad ties, utility poles |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: wpwma.ca.gov, wpwma.ca.gov, placer.ca.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Placer County
- Placer County lists five public drop-off sites: the Western Placer MRF in Lincoln, the Eastern Regional MRF in Truckee, and the Auburn, Foresthill and Meadow Vista transfer stations. Source
- Recology Auburn Placer transfer stations currently accept only credit cards and checks. Source
- California residents can drop off up to 4 mattresses or box springs per day free of charge at the Western Placer facility; mattresses can also be dropped off free at the Auburn Transfer Station. Source
Before you go
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Western Placer Waste Management Authority MRF Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
- Watt Avenue Recycling and Material Recovery Facility Transfer station
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 6:30 am to 6 pm … Minimum weight charge: $50.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushElectronicsTires
- Caltrans Maintenance (Sacramento) Transfer station
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am to 4:45 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am to 4:45 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- Safety Kleen Systems - Sacramento Hazardous waste drop-off
More in Placer County
All 11 drop-off sites in Placer County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Western Placer Regional Material Recovery Facility?
3195 Athens Ave, Lincoln, CA 95648. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Western Placer Regional Material Recovery Facility?
Western Placer Regional Material Recovery Facility is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: railroad ties and utility poles.
Is Western Placer Regional Material Recovery Facility open to the public?
Government-operated drop-off; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
How much does it cost to dump at Western Placer Regional Material Recovery Facility?
General refuse / household waste (mattresses, furniture) per cubic yard: $24.50; General refuse per ton: $106.50 ($24.50 minimum); Construction and demolition per ton: $106.50 ($24.50 minimum); Green waste per ton: $82.75 ($19.50 minimum). Price sheet effective July 1, 2024. A cubic yard is 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Western Placer Regional Material Recovery Facility open?
Mon-Fri: 7 am to 5 pm; Sat-Sun: 8 am to 5 pm.
What other transfer stations are near Western Placer Regional Material Recovery Facility?
Western Placer Waste Management Authority MRF in Roseville (< 1 mi), Watt Avenue Recycling and Material Recovery Facility in North Highlands (13 mi) and North Area Transfer Station in North Highlands (14 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Lincoln?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Auburn Placer Disposal Transfer Station, about 16 miles away.
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