South Tahoe Refuse
and Recycling Services

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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