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South Tahoe Refuse
and Recycling Services
What Goes Where?
Type the name of a waste item and we will tell you where and how to recycle or dispose of it.
Or to find your pickup day, begin typing your address in the calendar search bar below, and click the address that matches your closest living address.
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Itβs a balancing act, but everyone can do their part. ThinkΒ reduce. Itβs a step toward Zero Waste and reduced greenhouse gasses. Less demand means less stress on the environment to provide for us now, as well as future generations.
Recycle Rate
63%
Green waste Composted annually
15,000 tons
materials diverted from landfill annually
100,000 tons
Our Latest Updates
Customer Updates Residential Newsletter β2nd Quarter 2024
ICYMI: Three-cart system coming late summer 2024 Beginning in late summer 2024 all residential customers that have curbside service will be receiving carts for trash (unless you have a bear box), recycling, and yard waste. Informational material will be delivered along with the carts that will include a collection schedule, details on what goes in […]
Customer Updates Commercial Newsletter β 1st Quarter 2024
STR is now providing all customers with a quarterly newsletter to inform you of programs, make special announcements, and provide more communication and education to our customers. With new requirements coming for our California customers through SB 1383, we hope to help you navigate those changes easily. And for our Nevada customers, we hope that more information on the available programs is useful for you. Thank you for your continued business!Β
Customer Updates Residential Newsletter β 1st Quarter 2024
New agreements were executed in 2023 for South Tahoe Refuse to continue to provide services to the City of South Lake Tahoe, a portion of El Dorado County, and the Tahoe Township of Douglas County. Those agreements include a number of exciting changes to our services.
South Tahoe Refuse Expands Food Waste Drop-off Program
Good news for all customers of South Tahoe Refuse (STR)! Starting February 1st, the food waste drop-off program is moving to a new location to allow for expanded days and times. STRβs residential customers can now drop off their food waste for free Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Recycle Buy-Back Center located at 2192 Ruth Ave.
Easy, Reliable, Green
Recycling Buy-Back Center
Receive cash for aluminum, glass and plastic.
Buy Back location
2192 Ruth Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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