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El Dorado Transfer Station & Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

El Dorado Disposal operates a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and garbage transfer station at 4100 Throwita Way in Placerville. What is a transfer station? It is a specialized plant dedicated to sorting and preparing materials for recycling. This El Dorado recovery and disposal facility is an integral part of the company's commitment to environmental sustainability.

El Dorado Disposal transfer station and materials recovery facility at 4100 Throwita Way, Placerville

El Dorado Disposal MRF and Trash Transfer Station

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4100 Throwita Way, Placerville, CA
(530) 626-4141
‍Open 7 days a week: 8AM - 5PM
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Holiday Hours: 8AM - 2PM
Holiday hours apply during: Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve
Closed: Christmas Day, New Year's Day

Rates

Description	Measure	Amount
Minimum Load (Up to 2-55g cans, 1/2 Cubic Yard)	Load	$24.53
Minimum Load (w/ Unsecured or Recycling Incentive Fee)	Load	$30.66
Mixed Loose Waste (Greater than 1/2 cubic yard)	Yard	$27.06
Mixed Loose Waste (w/ Unsecured or Recycling Incentive Fee)	Yard	$33.82
Mixed Construction and Development	Yard	$28.03
Mixed Construction and Development (w/ Unsecured or Recycling Incentive Fee)	Yard	$35.04
Clean Segregated Concrete/Rock (less than ½ Cubic Yard)	Yard	$28.03
Clean Wood Waste (Not painted, burnt, or chemically treated)	Yard	$18.45
Pressure Treated Wood	Yard	$18.63
Mixed Organics (Greenwaste, Foodwaste, Livestock Manure)	Yard	$25.68
Mixed Organics (Greenwaste, Foodwaste, Livestock Manure) (w/ Unsecured or Recycling Incentive Fee)	Yard	$32.10

Unsecured load fee *A fee of 25% to the rate of the load will be imposed for any load brought to the MRF without the vehicle load being covered to prevent waste or recycled material from blowing or falling from the load.

**A fee of 25% applied to the rate will be imposed for any load of mixed waste that includes recyclable material. Recycling can be dropped off for free if segregated prior to entering the facility.

Description	Measure	Amount
Appliances*	Each	$24.59
Appliances w/Environmental Handling Fee (has/had or requires removal of freon, motors, etc)	Each	$49.12
Microwaves	Each	$10.38
Dead Animals - Small (cat, dog, goats, and deer) (1-50lbs)	Each	$30.75
Dead Animals - Large (large goats, sheep, and pigs (51 – 150lbs)	Each	$66.40
Clean Carpet - Rolled*	Yard	$3.14
*Padding is charged as trash
Tires-Less than 19.5" (Off the rim)	Each	$4.03
Tires-Less than 19.5" (On the rim)	Each	$14.03
Tires-Between 20"-24" (Off the rim)	Each	$12.65
Tires-Between 20"-24" (On the rim)	Each	$27.65
Mattresses/Box Springs (Clean/ Gently used)	Each	Free
Mattresses/Box Springs (Not Recyclable)	Each	$23.34

E-waste (CRT’s, Computers, TVs, Monitors, Printers)	Each	Free
Recycle (Cans, Bottles, Cardboard)	Each	Free
Scrap Metal (all hazardous waste removed from engines)	Yard	Free

Unsecured load fee *A fee of 25% to the rate of the load will be imposed for any load bring brought to the MRF without the vehicle load being covered to prevent waste or recycled material from blowing or falling from the load.

**A fee of 25% applied to the rate will be imposed for any load of mixed waste that includes recyclable material. Recycling can be dropped off for free if segregated prior to entering the facility.

Description	Measure	Amount
Compacted/Weighable Trash	Ton	$128.45
Compacted trash (w/Unsecured or Recycling Incentive Fee)	Ton	$160.57
Constructions & Demolition Weighable Material (shingles, brick, tile)	Ton	$128.45
Constructions & Demolition Weighable Material (w/ Unsecured or Recycling Incentive Fee)	Ton	$160.57
Clean Concrete Loads (No Steel, wood, tile, or rebar)	Ton	$34.97
Stumps (Wider than 18", cannot be larger than 3')	Ton	$175.10

**A fee of 25% applied to the rate will be imposed for any load of mixed waste that includes recyclable material. Recycling can be dropped off for free if segregated prior to entering the facility.

El Dorado Disposal MRF Voucher

Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Voucher

MRF vouchers are provided to residential customers of El Dorado Disposal based on the municipality the service address is located in. MRF vouchers are valid within the time frame posted on the voucher. To redeem your MRF Voucher please fill out the voucher with the residential account holder’s name, address and account number.

Appliances requiring the removal of Freon or other hazardous material will be charged a handling fee
Curbside Residential Collection Vouchers may not be redeemed at the MRF
Hazardous materials are prohibited
Residential accounts must be in a current status

MRF and Transfer Station FAQs

Below are some common questions and answers regarding our MRF services.

For any additional questions about the Placerville dump and MRF, please contact our office.

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530-626-4141

916-985-1162

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