Recycling Centers in Grass Valley, CA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Grass Valley, California. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Grass Valley, California can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Grass Valley: A Local Guide
Grass Valley, California (Nevada County, zip 95945/95949) is a Gold Rush-era city of about 13,000 residents in the western Sierra Nevada foothills. Waste Management operates two complementary recycling and disposal sites that together cover most residential recycling needs in the city and surrounding unincorporated areas.
WM's free residential recycling drop-off at 12640 Loma Rica Drive is the go-to weekday option for clean commingled recyclables. It accepts rigid plastic bottles, jugs, jars, and containers; aluminum and metal cans; glass bottles and jars; flattened cardboard; paper; and empty to-go cups — all clean, dry, and empty. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This site is strictly for residential use; commercial customers are not permitted. Plastic bags, e-waste, batteries, tires, and trash are not accepted here. Phone: (530) 274-3090.
WM McCourtney Road Transfer Station & Recycling Center at 14741 Wolf Mountain Road is the full-service facility for the rest of western Nevada County's waste and recycling needs. It is open Wednesday through Sunday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and accepts household trash, commingled recyclables, used motor oil and filters, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and tires (up to 9 per trip; fee applies — $2.90 for a passenger tire off rim in 2026–2027). The facility also takes construction and demolition debris. Tire fees for larger sizes are higher; semi/tractor tires are not accepted.
What makes the McCourtney Road facility stand out is its free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Reuse Area, open Friday through Sunday 8 am–3:30 pm. Residents can drop off antifreeze, pesticides, motor oil, gasoline, household cleaners, paint, and electronics at no charge. The Reuse Room lets visitors take home leftover latex paint, cleaning products, and other supplies for free (stock varies). WM also disposes of up to five mattresses and box springs per day at no charge. The station is closed Monday, Tuesday, and on major federal holidays. For recycling options elsewhere in Nevada County, Nevada City, Auburn, and Lincoln each have additional facilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Grass Valley
What is the difference between the two WM recycling sites in Grass Valley?
The Loma Rica Drive site (Mon–Fri, 9 am–3 pm) is a free residential-only drop-off for clean commingled recyclables — cans, bottles, cardboard, paper. The McCourtney Road Transfer Station (Wed–Sun, 8 am–3:30 pm) handles trash disposal, tires, HHW, batteries, e-waste, and construction debris, and is open to all residents.
How do I dispose of old paint in Grass Valley, CA?
Bring latex or oil-based paint to the McCourtney Road Transfer Station's HHW area, open Friday–Sunday 8 am–3:30 pm, free for households. The Reuse Room at the same facility also has free take-away paint — useful if you need a color and don't mind a surprise.
Can I drop off electronics (e-waste) in Grass Valley?
Yes — electronics are accepted at no charge in the HHW area of the McCourtney Road Transfer Station, Friday through Sunday 8 am–3:30 pm. Do not bring e-waste to the Loma Rica Drive residential recycling drop-off, which does not accept electronics.
Is there a fee to use the McCourtney Road Transfer Station for regular household trash?
Fees for household trash disposal depend on load weight and type; contact WM at (530) 274-2215 for the current rate schedule. Certain items have set fees: tires run $2.90–$25.93 per tire depending on size and whether they are on or off the rim. Mattress disposal (up to 5 per day) and HHW drop-off are both free.