Recycling + Green Waste Updates

NOTE: Questions about cart delivery or service should be directed to Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal at (530) 583-7800 Monday through Friday between 8:30AM and 4:30PM.

A key part of enjoying this mountain community is properly disposing of your trash, recycling and yard/green waste. Trash must be put into an animal-resistant garbage can enclosure or brought to the curb on Tuesday to pick up.

For more information on trash and recycling and to opt into services, visit keeptruckeegreen.org.

RECYCLING BAGS, CARTS + MORE INFO

  • BLUE BAG RECYCLING: Weekly curbside pickup continues year-round. Place blue bags next to your garbage can to prevent overage costs.

  • BLUE RECYCLING ROLLING CARTS: Tahoe Donner homeowners can opt-in or learn more by visiting keeptruckeegreen.org. Blue recycling cart service is every other Tuesday in Tahoe Donner (alternating with green cart service).

  • MORE TRUCKEE RECYCLING INFO: The Town of Truckee offers additional links with recycling information.

YARD WASTE CARTS, DUMPSTERS + HAULING

  • GREEN WASTE DUMPSTER AT YOUR HOME: Six-yard green waste dumpsters continue to be available by reservation for a one-week rental. The Truckee Fire Protection District provides a $75 rebate for green dumpster rentals. Read more here.

  • GREEN WASTE DUMPSTER IN TAHOE DONNER: There will not be a green waste dumpster available at Northwoods Clubhouse. See keeptruckeegreen.org for more information about green waste disposal options.

  • GREEN WASTE ROLLING CARTS: Opt in to receive up to three 96-gallon green yard waste carts. Green cart service is every other Tuesday.

  • SELF HAUL: Tahoe Donner homeowners can continue to drop off six yards of yard waste at Eastern Regional Landfill (ERL) for free. Be sure to bring proof of residency with an ID and utility bill. You will receive a transferrable punch card, which you can give to your contractor to use on your behalf.

For additional opportunities, visit the Keep Truckee Green website or the Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal website.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

  • ADDITIONAL PICKUPS: Contact Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal to schedule any additional pickup.

  • 2 BULKY ITEM SCHEDULED PICKUPS PER YEAR: These pickups may be used for large items, including mattresses, couches or refrigerators. May NOT be used to remove yard waste. Tuesday pickup ONLY. Contact Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal to schedule your pick-up.

  • EXTRA CANS: Fee of $4.87 per can. May be used for green waste pickup.

  • PICKUP OF ROLLING CARTS + STORAGE: Fee will be charged.

  • ROLLBACK SERVICE: Distance-tiered fee charge.

ROLLING CART FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS FOR CART PARTICIPATION?

  • Owner Do-It-Yourself
  • Opt for rollback service from TTSD (waste hauler)
  • Hire agent for roll-out/roll-in service
  • Good neighbor roll-in and/or -back

WHAT IF I DECIDE I DON’T WANT TO PARTICIPATE ANYMORE?

Opt-Out of Program

  • You can request your cart(s) be returned
  • One time only

Storage? There is an option to have your cart(s) stored Nov-April for an additional fee. Any subsequent occurrence would incur a $52.50 pick-up/drop-off per cart (i.e. First pick-up is free. Redelivery fee $52.50. Subsequent year total = $105 pick-up and redelivery for same cart)

WHERE CAN I STORE MY ROLLING CART(S)?

  • Preferred location is within the garage if a residence has one
  • Rolling cart Animal Resistant Garbage Can Enclosure (ARGCE)
  • Behind approved screening
  • Under deck or stairways
  • Potential Tahoe Donner covenants storage violation if not stored in garage, or behind side/rear deck if no garage

WHEN CAN I PUT THEM OUT?

  • Your cart(s) can only be put out on the day of service by 6AM
  • You will have to put rolling cart(s) out at the curb for service
  • Even if you install a rolling cart Animal Resistant Garbage Can Enclosure (ARGCE), you will have to put the cart out on the street for servicing

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER PICK UP?

  • Owner or agent needs to put rolling cart(s) back into storage location the day of service

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T PUT IT AWAY?

  • Your cart will wander the street
  • Notification of can abandonment
  • Potential fines and fees for returning can to property
  • Potential Tahoe Donner covenants storage violation if not stored in garage, or behind side/rear deck if no garage

NOTE: If you leave green bags out and/or exceed your one allotted can of waste, each bag or extra can will be charged $4.87/unit.