Buckeye Transfer Station
| JURISDICTION/ LOCATION |
The site is owned by Shasta County and located in the City of Shasta Lake adjacent to the east side of Lake Blvd., one-half mile north of its intersections with Ashby Road (refer to Figure 1) |
| DATE & TIME FACILITY IS OPEN |
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. |
| TYPES OF WASTE ACCEPTED |
This transfer station accepts general municipal waste only. Liquid wastes, special wastes, and hazardous wastes are prohibited. |
| PLANNED FACILITY EXPANSIONS |
A medium-term diversion objective (1996-2000) of the Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) recommends that drop-off containers for yard waste be maintained at the transfer station. |
| EXISTING DIVERSION RATE |
Compartmentalized drop-off bins are provided at the transfer station for recyclable materials such as glass, aluminum, tin, and newspaper. Approximately 1.6% (9.6 tons) of the waste received at the transfer station is currently diverted. |
| CONTRACT OPERATOR |
Waste Management (Anderson-Cottonwood Disposal) 8952 Commercial Way Redding, CA 96002 Phone: (530) 221-4784 |