Waste Management Nevada County Materials Recovery Facility

MRF

Grass Valley, CA

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Facility details

Address: 13083 Grass Valley Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Phone: (530) 274-3090
Website: wm.com
Facility type: MRF
Operator: WM (Waste Management)
County: Nevada County
EPA Region: 9
Data sources: EPA
Last verified: 2026-10-09

EPA record

Listed in the EPA Facility Registry: 110055814622, 110070088832

Programs on file: CA-CERS 10159135 · CA-ENVIROVIEW 170455 · NPDES permit CAZ198643 · RCRA hazardous-waste handler CAL000214845

Interest types: ICIS-NPDES NON-MAJOR, SQG, STORM WATER INDUSTRIAL

EPA record updated 2015-10-13

About this facility

A materials recovery facility, or MRF, is the plant where mixed curbside recycling is sorted. Collection trucks tip commingled material on the floor, and a line of screens, magnets, eddy-current separators, optical sorters and hand-picking stations separates it into bales of cardboard, paper, plastics by resin, aluminum and steel for sale to end markets. MRFs mainly serve haulers and municipal programs rather than walk-in customers, although some operate a public drop-off area. Contamination such as bagged recyclables, food waste and hoses slows the line and lowers bale value. Hours, fees and accepted materials vary — call ahead before bringing material, since many MRFs accept only contracted route loads.

Typically accepted at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

Cardboard and mixed paper
Plastic bottles, jugs and tubs
Aluminum and steel cans
Glass containers (program dependent)
Cartons (program dependent)

Hours, fees and accepted materials vary by site — call ahead before hauling a load.

Nearby facilities

Nevada County Mini Barn Recycling Drop Off Site Recycling 3.1 mi · Grass Valley, CA
McCourtney Rd Transfer Station Transfer Station 6.3 mi · Grass Valley, CA
McCourtney Road Transfer Station & Recycling Center Recycling 6.3 mi · Grass Valley, CA
McCourtney LF Landfill 6.4 mi · Grass Valley, CA
McCourtney Road Transfer Station Transfer Station 6.4 mi · Grass Valley, CA
WM - McCourtney Road Transfer Station & Recycling Center Recycling 6.4 mi · Grass Valley, CA
Dutch Flat Transfer Station Transfer Station 9.7 mi · Dutch Flat, CA
Waste Management - North San Juan Transfer Station Transfer Station 11.4 mi · North San Juan, CA
Meadow Vista Transfer Station Transfer Station 13.8 mi · Meadow Vista, CA
WM - Washington Transfer Station Transfer Station 15.1 mi · Washington, CA

Nearest landfill: McCourtney LF, Grass Valley — 6.4 mi

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Area served

Serves Grass Valley, Rough And Ready, Dutch Flat, Penn Valley, Colfax, Gold Run, Nevada City, North San Juan, Weimar, Alta, Dobbins.

County context

One of 5 recycling centers in Nevada County, CA.

ZIP 95945 population 27,675.

California solid-waste agency: CalRecycle