The Glenn County Solid Waste Department is a division of the Glenn County Public Works Agency. The Solid Waste Division is charged with the task of operating the landfill site as well as compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations associated with the operation of a landfill.
This website was developed by the Glenn County Waste Management Regional Agency to provide a comprehensive guide regarding solid waste management in Glenn County.
The Glenn County Health Department, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA), is certified by the California Integrated Waste Management Board to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste facilities within its jurisdiction.The Glenn County Landfill operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the Glenn County Health Department. The operation and design of the facility are described in a Report of Disposal Site Information (RDSI).
CalRecycle announced Monday March 29, 2010 that with the recent passage of AB7 (8X), the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (Department) is required to pay in full, subject to the availability of funds, any payments that have been proportionally reduced during the period of January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010. That will restore $20,000 in recycling funding in Glenn County. Each of the cities will receive $5,000 with the County receiving $10,000.
Visit CalRecycle for more information and learn how you can make a difference.
Solid Waste Fee Increases to be effective July 1, 2009 - In order to pay for the acquisition and future expansion costs of the landfill, the Glenn County Supervisors voted at a recent meeting to increase the tipping (tonnage) fee from $30/ton to $70/ton. These new fees are effective July 1, 2009. Landfill Fee Schedule. This means that the minimum charge at the gate will increase to between $15 and $20. Other charges calculated from that per ton fee will also be revised. In addition, for those with garbage collection services, the rate paid to your hauler will increase approximately $4 per month. Commercial costs will increase as well. For a full listing of the fees and all other County fees please refer to the County's Master Fee Schedule.
The Glenn County Public Works Agency will hold an Open House on Saturday, April 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the new Glenn County Transfer Station. We invite you to tour the Transfer Station and learn about recycling, facility operations, and equipment.
Glenn County Transfer Station
5700 County Rd 33
Artois, CA 95913
Saturday, April 27th
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free Electronic Waste Collection on Saturday February 2, 2019. The event will be held at Willows Intermediate School (WIS), 1145 W. Cedar St., Willows, CA. This is a fundraiser for the WIS student body. For contact information and accepted waste, see details in flyer.
The Glenn County Landfill will accept a limited amount of Waste Agricultural Tires on Saturday, February 2, 2019 & Saturday, March 2, 2019. Restrictions Apply, see attached flyer for details.
**TIRE DISPOSAL VOUCHERS ARE REQUIRED FOR DISPOSAL**
Vouchers are limited and may be obtained at the Glenn County Public Works Agency Office at 777 N. Colusa Street, Willows, CA 95988.
The Glenn County Landfill will accept limited amounts of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
The Glenn County Landfill will be hosting Waste Tire Amnesty Events the first Saturday of each month starting in December 2018.
