The refuse collected by route trucks is processed in our Material Recovery Facility, exposing all recyclables to maximize recovery efforts.

How can you help?

• Bag commingled recyclables separately or leave recyclables loose in your can or container while bagging non-recyclables, this improves our recovery efficiency.
• Bundling newspapers, magazines and cardboard improves recovery and reduces contamination.
• Washing recyclables reduces contamination.
• Bring hazardous and universal waste to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
  If placing acceptable universal wastes out with your trash, please contain it separately.
  
• Further information may be found here.

Additionally, recyclables may be taken to one of the following:
South Tahoe Recycling Buy-Back Center
Here you may redeem eligible materials for their buy-back value.  Please visit their web pages for more information.
Donations: You may also donate your recyclables to several charitable organizations within our community.