FREE Pick-up of FOG and Universal/Electronic Waste
Residents in the city limits may request one free pick-up of FOG and/or Universal/Electronic Waste each month. Call Recology at 530-885-3735 to arrange for curbside collection.

FOG Disposal Guidelines

• One Quart or Less: Place any cooled container of FOG in your trash. Plastic bags, tin cans and jars with lids are acceptable. Visit the Public Works department for a FREE collection bag.
• Between One and Seven Quarts: Place FOG in a plastic container with a screw-top lid (peanut butter jars are a good example).Write "Food Grease" on the container and set on your curb on the appointed day. Call Recology to set the appointment.
• Over Seven Quarts:Large quantities must be taken to Western Placer Waste Management Authority for FREE disposal. Place cooled FOG in a plastic container with a tight fitting lid.

Universal/Electronic Waste Disposal Guidelines

• Request a pickup one time per month by calling Recology at 530-885-3735. Place the items on your curb on the appointed day.
• Acceptable items:household batteries, mercury thermometers, fluorescent lamps and electronic devices including television and computer monitors, computers, printers, VCRs, cell phones, telephones, radios, portable DVD players with video screens and microwave ovens.
• Large appliances are not accepted.
  

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Live Outside of City Limits?
Placer County residents not within the city limits may take waste to WPWMA or Recology Auburn Placer Transfer Station.

Recology Auburn Placer Transfer Station Location link to map
12305 Shale Ridge Road, Auburn, CA  95602 Phone: 530-885-3735

WPWMA Household Hazardous Waste Facility link to map
3195 Athens Avenue, Lincoln CA 95648 Phone: 916-645-5230 ext. 4

Note: Most disposal is FREE but fees may apply at either facility.