April 15, 2007

Contact:
Dita Panter
Western Placer Waste Management Authority
(916) 543-3960
www.WPWMA.com

Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Increased Days and Hours of Operation
-Now open EVERYDAY from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.-

Placer County, CA Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is present in every home, but many may not even be aware of what it is or that it’s illegal to dispose of in the regular trash. HHW includes household cleaners, household and vehicle batteries, paint and paint products, used oil and filters, automotive fluids, acids, pesticides, hypodermic needles, poisons, pool chemicals, and most products labeled DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING, FLAMMABLE, POISON, etc.

Last year, Placer County residents properly disposed of nearly 2 million pounds of HHW at the Western Placer Waste Management Authority’s (Authority) HHW facility, which is more than double the amount brought in compared to previous years. To improve convenience and safety for residents, the Authority Board voted to more than double the hours of the HHW facility, so that it’s now open EVERYDAY from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (It was previously open three days per week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) The service is FREE and is for Placer County residents ONLY. Acceptable items Quantities are limited to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per visit.

For a complete list of acceptable and unacceptable items visit us online at www.WPWMA.com or call (916) 645-5230 ext. 4. The HHW Facility is located on Athens Road, near the corner of Fiddyment and Athens Roads, about 1.5 miles west of Thunder Valley Casino, between Roseville and Lincoln.

Residents should remember the following important “Transporting Tips And Techniques” when bringing in HHW items.

Transporting Tips and Techniques

Containers:

  • If possible, keep waste in its original container and tightly sealed.
  • Label material not in its original container.
  • No leaking containers. If a container is leaking, place entire container tightly sealed, labeled plastic container.

    • Transporting waste:

  • Keep containers upright while transporting to the HHW Facility.
  • Do not place waste in plastic bags.
  • Transport in the trunk of your car or secure in your truck bed.