Tahoe Area Solid Waste Programs
The Environmental Utilities Division administers and manages the County-wide solid waste management programs. These programs include garbage collection services, the Eastern and Western Regional Materials Recovery Facilities and active and closed landfills throughout the County. The Division also maintains sewer lines, cleans the sewers and operates and maintains the County’s wastewater treatment plants.
Materials Recovery Facility
The Eastern Material Recovery Facility (MRF) is one of the County’s key elements in meeting the state’s 50 percent waste reduction goal. All waste is sorted at this facility to recover valuable recyclable materials. The recovered materials are cleaned and sold throughout the world, helping to conserve natural resources.
Each year, Placer County residents residing in the Tahoe area are provided a voucher for free disposal of up to two yards (equivalent to the size of two standard pick-up truck beds) of mixed solid waste. Vouchers are distributed annually to residents who have had at least one year of continuous garbage collection service in the April billing and is valid through the month of June.
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Tahoe area residents are serviced by the Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal and the Eastern Regional Materials Recovery Facility
- 900 Cabin Creek Road, off Highway 89
Truckee, CA
530-583-0148
The Materials Recovery Facility at the Eastern Regional Landfill in Truckee is open to accept waste Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fees:
| Mixed Solid Waste |
$75.50/ton or $8.80/cubic yard |
| Source Separated Inert Materials and Wood Wastes |
$5.75/cubic yard |
| Appliances Not Containing CFCs |
$10.40/each
(Including but not limited to microwaves, water heaters, stoves, washers and dryers) |
| Refrigerated Devices |
$38.00/each
(Including but not limited to, air conditioners, water coolers, refrigerators, & freezers) |
| Minimum charge |
$5 | |
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Universal Wastes includes Electronic Waste,* fluorescent lamps and tubes, household batteries, and mercury containing devices, such as thermostats and thermometers.
Universal wastes may be brought to the Eastern Regional MRF any day of the week FREE of charge from households in the Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal Service area only.
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*Electronic Waste, or “E-waste”, is a large category of Universal Waste and includes the following items:
- Televisions and computer monitors
- Telephones and cell phones
- Computers and computer peripherals
- Answering machines
- Video recording equipment
- Calculators
- Stereo equipment
- Radios
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Household Hazardous Waste
The County offers 10 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) events collection days each year for Tahoe area residents and commercial customers. Both are asked to schedule an appointment to drop off HHWs such as paint, paint products, household batteries, car batteries and fluids, pesticides, household cleaners and used oil and filters.
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ACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE:
- Used Motor Oil — Clean*
- Oil Filters*
- Antifreeze — Clean*
- Vehicle (Lead Acid) Batteries*
- Small Household Batteries*
- Fluorescent Tubes*
- Mercury Containing Devices such as Thermometers and Thermostats*
- Latex Paint
- Compressed Gas Cylinders LESS than 5 Gallons (i.e. camping-sized)
- Brake/Transmission Fluid
- Contaminated Oil & Gasoline
- Other Automotive Products
- Household Cleaners
- Floor & Furniture Cleaners
- Acids
- Pool Chemicals
- Poisons
- Pesticides
- Herbicides
- Paint — Oil-Based
- Paint Strippers
- Lacquer & Lacquer Thinners
- Solvents/Degreasers
- Varnish & Shellac
- Small Aerosol Cans
- Gasoline/Kerosene & Other Flammables
- Compressed Gas Cylinders LESS than 20 lbs. (i.e. BBQ-sized)
- Medications
- Most Products Labeled DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING, FLAMMABLE, or POISON.
*These items may also be dropped off for free at the Eastern Regional MRF during normal business hours. However they are also accepted on the HHW collection days.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE:
- Medical Wastes
- Ammunition and Explosives
- Asbestos
- Radioactive Materials.
- Compressed Gas/ Propane Cylinders GREATER than 5 Gallons or 20 lbs.
- PCBs
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To schedule an appointment for one of the ten HHW days or for questions about acceptable wastes, please call 530-583-0148. Quantities are limited to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit. Services are available to residential customers within Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal Service area only.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAYS 2008
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COMMERCIAL
Fridays |
PUBLIC
Saturdays |
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May 16
June 13
July 11
July 25
August 15
August 29
September 12
September 26
October 10
November 7 |
May 17
June 14
July 12
July 26
August 16
August 30
September 13
September 27
October 11
November 8 |
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
To schedule your appointment please call the Eastern Regional Landfill Offices at (530)583-0148
**CONDITIONALLY EXEMPT SMALL QUANITY GENERATOR**
If your business generates less than 220 pounds or 27 gallons of HHW per month, you may qualify as a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG).
- For more information about CESQG, please call the Placer County Environmental Health Department at (530) 745-2300 and ask for the Hazardous Materials Section.
- To schedule an appointment for CESQG drop-off, please call Eastern Regional MRF at 530-583-0148. Costs may apply.
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It is important to carefully transport your unwanted HHWs. Follow these helpful tips to ensure safe transportation.
Containers:
- When possible, keep waste in its original container and tightly sealed
- Label all materials that are no longer in their original container
- Do not bring leaky containers — if a container is leaking, place in another tightly sealed, labeled container to prevent spilling
Transporting wastes:
- Keep containers upright while transporting
- Do not place waste in plastic bags
- Transport containers in the truck of your car or secure in your truck bed
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Buy-Back Centers
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
800-833-2274
RePlanet
Albertsons 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
530-538-0148 |
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Events
MRF Tours
Do you have a school or organization that would like a tour of the MRF? Please call (530)538-0148 for additional information. It is important to schedule events, and receive a confirmation, prior to attending a tour. Tours are not given without prior scheduling.