Whitmore Transfer Station
| JURISDICTION/ LOCATION |
Shasta County - Whitmore Road approximately one-eighth mile west of the town of Whitmore (refer to Figure 1). |
| DATE & TIME FACILITY IS OPEN |
Sunday 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. |
| TYPES OF WASTE ACCEPTED |
This transfer station accepts general municipal waste only. Liquid wastes, special wastes, and hazardous wastes are prohibited. Some special wastes such as tires and white good are permitted storage and diversion. |
| CAPACITY | 25 tons per day. |
| 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. Scrap iron is also collected and recycled. Approximately 11.4% (14.75 tons) of the waste received at the transfer station is currently diverted. |
| CONTRACT OPERATOR | Whitmore Volunteer Fire Company P.O. Box 91 Whitmore, CA 96096 |