We’re thrilled to announce that the all-new WM Commingle Drop-off is here to serve you better! After the unfortunate collapse of the old location during a snowstorm, we’ve risen stronger and are now open for Residential Recycling Drop-off thanks to the partnership with County of Nevada Public Works and Nevada County Airport. And guess what? […]
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McCourtney Road Transfer Station Closing Early on Saturday
Grass Valley, Calif. December 22, 2022 – The McCourtney Road Transfer Station is adjusting its holiday hours and will be closing at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 24. The facility will also be closed on Sunday, December 25 and Sunday, January 1, 2023. WM curbside collections will not be effected by these holiday hours and […]
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WM Offers Free Mattress and Box Spring Drop Off at McCourtney Road Transfer Station
Grass Valley, Calif. August 24, 2022 – Properly disposing of a mattress and/or box spring just got a lot easier in Nevada County as WM joins with the Mattress Recycling Council to offer free disposal of mattresses and box springs at McCourtney Road Transfer Station. Residents, including those not serviced by WM, can bring up […]
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Waste Management Service Resumes Today Temporary Self-Haul Disposal Options Announced
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. December 31, 2021 – WM resumed regularly scheduled curbside collections today and is providing large bins in several locations throughout Nevada County for customers to use for disposal of perishable items. The historic winter storm that blanketed the region starting last weekend resulted in suspended curbside collections since Monday. To help accommodate […]
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Free Christmas tree recycling
Are you wondering what to do with de-decorated trees after the celebrations? You can cut your tree to fit in your Green Waste Service bin! Just make sure the lid shuts. Free Drop Off Locations: December 26th to February 4thEric Rood Administration Center – 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City December 26th to February 4th, 8am […]
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Free Christmas Tree Drop Off
December 28, 2020 – Holiday trees can be disposed of in two easy ways, but please remember: trees must be free of any decorations, including lights and flocking. Cut and place in Green Waste Cart Holiday trees can be cut into three foot sections and placed in your green waste cart. Please make sure the […]
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Waste Management Hosts Free Green Waste and Tire Drop Off Events
Grass Valley, Calif. August 14, 2020 – Waste Management is reminding residents that it is hosting two separate drop-off events in the next two months to help Nevada County residents make their properties fire safe and get rid of old tires. Green Waste Drop Off Event (August 17 and August 24) Residents seeking to dispose […]
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McCourtney Road Transfer Station Closed for 4th of July
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. JUNE 30, 2020 – Waste Management is reminding customers that the McCourtney Road, Washington and North San Juan transfer stations will be closed Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The facilities will return to normal business hours on Sunday, July 5. Those hours are:• McCourney Road: Wednesday to Sunday, 8 […]
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McCourtney Road Transfer Station to Reopen Recycling Buyback Center
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. – MAY 29, 2020 – McCourtney Road Transfer Station’s recycling buyback center will reopen Wednesday, June 3, but customers must sort materials before arrival and must have a mask to gain entry to the facility. The buyback center will remain open under normal business hours Wednesday thru Sunday 8 a.m. to […]
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McCourtney Road Transfer Station to Reopen Additional Services on May 20
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. MAY 15, 2020 – McCourtney Road Transfer Station will begin to accept household hazardous waste (HHW) and metals drop offs beginning Wednesday, May 20. Customers are asked to follow enhanced safety procedures when accessing McCourtney Road Transfer Station and the HHW and Metals drop off areas. In addition to a facility-wide […]
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McCourtney Road Transfer Station Limits Access
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. – April 23, 2020 – McCourtney Road Transfer Station will limit customer access to 200 vehicles per day to manage the volume of transactions during the shelter-in-place order. Limited access will begin Wednesday, April 29. An average of more than 422 customers a day have visited the McCourtney Road Transfer Station since […]
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McCourtney Road Transfer Station Temporarily Limits Operations
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. – March 27, 2020 – Public access to the McCourtney Road Transfer Station is temporarily limited to the disposal of comingled recycling, green waste and municipal solid waste (trash). This is a temporary action is being taken to protect our employees and the community as we implement social distancing at our […]
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Waste Management: Curbside Collections Continue as Scheduled, In-person bill pay centers, local offices and most HHW and buyback centers to close out of an abundance of caution due to coronavirus
March 19, 2020 – Waste Management is continuing curbside collections with the same routes and schedules. However, local offices, and most recycling buyback centers and household hazardous waste drop off sites will be closed to the public throughout California and Nevada by Monday, March 23. Most transfer stations remain open to process trash from customers […]
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Nevada County Christmas Tree Recycling times and locations
December 26, 2019 – Free christmas tree recycling. Please remove all tinsel, snow flocking, decorations and metal stands. Curbside* (Only if you have Green Waste Service) If you subscribe to green waste service and have a cart with a green lid, you can cut your tree to fit into the cart. Please ensure the lid […]
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McCourtney Road Transfer Station Closed to Public
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. – October 10, 2019 – The McCourtney Road Transfer Station is closed to the public today due to complications related to the PG&E power outage. This closure, however, is not currently impacting collections. Waste Management will continue to collect trash, recycling and green waste as usual Thursday. The closure of McCourtney Road […]
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Expect Delays at McCourtney Road Transfer Station
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. April 25, 2019 – Access to the public trash drop off area at the McCourtney Road Transfer station will be limited for at least two more weeks as crews continue with the scheduled repairs to the Public Receiving Area (PRA). Customers should except delays and are urged to plan ahead by checking […]
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McCourtney Road Transfer Station Closed; Service Suspended Monday Collections Moved to Saturday
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. Oct. 9, 2017 – McCourtney Road Transfer Station is closed and service is suspended for customers with Monday collections of trash, recycling and/or green waste due to multiple wildfires and evacuations in Nevada County. Waste Management of Nevada County currently anticipates moving Monday service to Saturday. McCourtney Road Transfer Station will reopen […]
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Collections Resume Normal Schedule Thursday; Wednesday Customers Asked to Place Carts Curbside Saturday
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. Sept. 6, 2017 – Waste Management of Nevada County will return to normal collection schedules Thursday after resolving an equipment failure that delayed the fueling of its natural gas powered collection fleet. Customers who did not have their trash, recycling and/or green waste collected Wednesday are asked to set their carts curbside […]
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Waste Management Collections Suspended; Moved to Saturday for GV and NC
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. Sept. 5, 2017 – Waste Management of Nevada County must suspend collection services (trash, recycling and green waste) in Nevada City and Grass Valley Wednesday due to operational difficulties that are preventing the fueling of its natural gas powered collection fleet. Normal operations are expected to resume Thursday. This delay will affect […]