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1. Where can I find more information about Nevada Co. waste stream.

See our latest update on how we are doing with recycling in Nevada County. 

2. Where can I donate appliances or building materials?

Looking for a place to take new or gently used appliances or building materials? Take them to the Nevada County Habitat for Humanity's ReStore. The ReStore accepts donations of new and gently used building materials, electrical and lighting, appliances, cabinets and more!

3. How can I handle "green" waste?

Green Waste is now accepted at the McCourtney Transfer Station or visit the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County's website for more information about green waste programs in Nevada County including chipping, defensible space, community events and more. 

4. Whom do I call if my garbage or recycling was not picked up?

Call Waste Management at 530-274-3090.

5. Whom do I call for illegal dumping?

Call the illegal dumping hotline at 530-265-7111. 

6. Where can I take prescription or over-the-counter medications?

See the following resources:

• Nevada County 211 Prescription Drug Disposal

7. Where can I learn more about home composting?

View the following resources:

• EPA Backyard Composting Guidance
• EPA Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 
• Sacramento County Backyard Composting Guide 
• UC Master Gardeners of Nevada County 
• How Stuff Works: Composting 

8. Where can I find the County's Waste Management franchise agreement?

See the following documents:

• Waste Management Franchise Agreement (PDF)
• Waste Management Contract Amendment Resolution 

9. What is a Western Nevada County Solid Waste Parcel Charge?

Properties in western Nevada County are assessed solid waste parcel charges to fund post-closure maintenance of the closed McCourtney Road Landfill. View information about western Nevada County solid waste parcel charges (PDF).

10. Where does our trash go?

Trash from Western Nevada County is taken from the McCourtney Road Transfer Station, where it is eventually transfered to the Sacramento SRT for recycling, sorting and disposal. 

11. Where do our recyclables go?

Recyclables from Western Nevada County go to a Waste Management facility in Lodi, California, and recyclables from Eastern Nevada County go to the Eastern Regional Landfill in Truckee, California.