Four convenient buy-back and drop-off centers are available for Tahoe area residents.
The buy-back and drop-off center, located at the Eastern Regional MRF, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The center is closed between 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
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The following items are accepted for buy-back, prices paid may fluctuate:
CRV Containers:
- Aluminum cans
- Plastic — examples include milk jugs gallon and water containers
- Clear and colored glass containers
The following items are accepted as donation ONLY:
- Newsprint
- Glass bottles and other glass beverage containers
- Tin cans
- Corrugated cardboard
- High grade office paper
- Mixed paper
- Non-CRV plastic — examples include some juice containers, soft drink bottles and certain other plastic beverage containers
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The MRF offers wood chips, top soil, fill dirt, pine needles, sand and rocks for purchase. Call (530) 583-0148 for additional information.
Below are other recycling buy-back locations in eastern Placer County. For the most up-to-date information call ahead to verify the hours of operation, materials accepted, and prices paid for materials.
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Buy-Back Locations:
Nexcycle Safeway Kings Beach 7815 North Lake Blvd. Kings Beach, CA 96143
Nexcycle SaveMart Tahoe City 100 River Road Tahoe City, CA 96145 877-737-5263 |
Drop-off for Paper & Cardboard ONLY:
Tahoe Truckee Disposal Drop Off Bin Shelter Drive and Gun Club Drive (next to Placer County Animal Shelter) Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 530-583-0148 |