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Printable guide · for tenants, landlords and property managersGetting rid of bulky items in Placer County, CA
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In Placer County, California residents can drop off up to 4 mattresses and box springs a day for free at the WPWMA in Lincoln.[1]
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Pickup schedule: Drop off at the WPWMA, 3195 Athens Avenue, Lincoln, any day during open hours (source: WPWMA Disposal Fees (fee as of July 1, 2025), verified Oct 23, 2026).
The rules
- California residents can drop off up to 4 mattresses and box springs for free each day at the WPWMA.[1]
- The WPWMA takes old mattresses and box springs from the public every day, for free, through the Bye Bye Mattress program.[2]
Hazardous items
Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.
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Sources (checked Oct 23, 2026)
- Western Placer Waste Management Authority: https://wpwma.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/07-2025-WPWMA-Price-Sheet-with-HHW.pdf
- Western Placer Waste Management Authority: https://wpwma.ca.gov/wpwma-now-accepts-unwanted-mattresses-and-box-springs-from-public-for-free/
- Western Placer Waste Management Authority: https://wpwma.ca.gov/facilities/