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Western Regional Landfill
Western Regional Landfill is a landfill in Placer County, CA, listed under Lincoln. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items. It is one of 11 drop-off sites we list in Placer County. It handled about 365,564 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).
| Address | 3195 Athens Road Ap #17 - 060 - 02, Lincoln, CA 95648 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Placer County, CA |
| Website | wpwma.ca.gov |
| Hours | Not published in our sources yet. Call before you go. |
| Fees | We found no official prices. Some sites post them only at the scale house. |
| Access | Public facility (residency rules may apply) |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | Western Placer Waste Management Authority (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1979 |
Based on EPA LMOP and an EPA facility record from August 2025; not yet checked against the operator's site. 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
- Gates at smaller sites often close early or on certain weekdays; call first.
- 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.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other landfills nearby
- Recology Ostrom Road Landfill INC. Landfill
- L and D Landfill Landfill
- Kiefer LF Landfill
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 6:30 am to 4:30 pm … Minimum weight charge: $45.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTires
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 6:30 am to 4 pm … Municipal solid waste per ton: $90Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 5 pm … General refuse / household waste (mattresses, furniture) per cubic yard: $24.50Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am to 4:45 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
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 Regional Landfill?
3195 Athens Road Ap #17 - 060 - 02, Lincoln, CA 95648. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Western Regional Landfill?
Western Regional Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items. This is from public data; the operator has the final word.
Is Western Regional Landfill open to the public?
Public facility (residency rules may apply). Call if you are hauling for a business.
What other landfills are near Western Regional Landfill?
Recology Ostrom Road Landfill INC. in Wheatland (17 mi), L and D Landfill in Sacramento (21 mi) and Kiefer LF in Sacramento (23 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Lincoln?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Western Placer Regional Material Recovery Facility, about < 1 miles away.
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