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South Tahoe Refuse
and Recycling Services
Curbside Collection
South Tahoe Refuse has transitioned to semi-automated cart collection for our residential customers. Select your state below to get all the info you need on the new system.
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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. It’s a balancing act, but everyone can do their part. Think reduce. It’s 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
Changes in store for South Tahoe Refuse customers in the County
South Tahoe NOW news article: Changes in store for South Tahoe Refuse customers in the County March 25, 2025 EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – South Tahoe Refuse (STR) customers in the county portion of South Lake Tahoe will have their yard waste and recycling pickup weeks changed. For the County: The week of March 31 […]
Commercial Customer News – 1st Quarter 2025
Winter Service Reminders Please help us ensure a smooth winter season by adhering to the following guidelines: Snow and ice must be removed from all sides, top, and the path to the container. Please clear at least 4 feet around the perimeter. If your container is inside an enclosure, the enclosure doors must be able […]
Customer Updates – Jan 2025 Residential News
Winter Service Reminders When you clear your driveway, be sure to dig out a spot for your carts. If you have a snow removal service, provide instructions to them. Customers must remove snow and ice from in front of bear boxes to allow doors to swing freely and fully. Place trash and recycling carts for […]
Christmas Tree Recycling
South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling is once again offering free curbside Christmas tree recycling to all our residential customers. Place your tree next to your trash cart or bear box on your normal pickup day from December 26th – January 9th. Trees must be cut into 5’ lengths and all tinsel, lights, nails, and stands […]
Yard Waste Collection – Winter Updates
Due to limited snow on the ground, STR will be picking up yard waste on our routes next week, the week of December 16th. Remember that all carts must be placed at curbside by 7am on your collection day to be serviced. This will be the final yard waste pickup of the season unless conditions […]
Commercial Customer News – 4th Quarter 2024
Service Reminders In order for us to service your containers, please note the following conditions and be sure all on-site staff is aware: Keep snow and ice cleared from around your containers. Be sure vehicles or other items aren’t blocking the container on your pickup day. Collection trucks run Monday-Friday including ALL holidays. If you […]
Customer Updates – 4th Quarter 2024 Residential News
Carts Have Arrived – How Will This Work in Winter? The new collection process for wheeled carts is “semi-automated,” meaning each collection truck will have an STR employee that positions the carts to be tipped into the truck. STR will continue to service areas during winter snow conditions similarly to the way we have in […]
Media Release: South Tahoe Refuse Rolls Out New 3-Cart Recycling Program
August 20, 2024 (South Lake Tahoe, CA & Douglas County, NV) – The City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, and Douglas County’s new 3-cart curbside collection program begins at the end of this month. This new semi-automated collection program will be safer for our workers and reduce the use of plastic bags. In […]
Customer Updates – 3rd Quarter 2024 Residential Newsletter
Carts are Coming! Delivery Details The City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, and Douglas County’s new 3-cart curbside collection program begins soon! Delivery of the new carts to residents’ homes will start August 26th and will continue through early October. This new semi-automated collection program will be safer for our workers, and the […]
The City of South Lake Tahoe’s 4th of July Parade
We had a great time at the annual 4th of July parade! A big thank you to the City of South Lake Tahoe and Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe fore making it possible for us to participate in this wonderful event! Video by Jace Tillman
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Recycling Buy-Back Center
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Buy Back location
2192 Ruth Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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