South Tahoe Refuse
and Recycling Services

It’s Always Bear Season in Tahoe! Make Sure Dumpsters are Secured Please be sure that your containers are not overfilled and are always locked/secured when not in use. That means closing the lids and securing the lockbar or chain with a clip or a combination lock. If you use a combo lock, be sure you […]

The Results Are In! Year One of the 3-Cart System STR switched to a 3-cart collection system in October 2024, and after one year of the new system, we’re excited to share that we saw great improvements in both recycling and composting volumes. Over the 12-month period, we sent 34% more material to be recycled […]

It’s been one year since South Tahoe Refuse (STR) transitioned to a 3-cart system for residential waste. The new semi-automated collection program is safer for STR employees, reduces the use of plastic bags, and keeps recyclables and yard waste out of the landfill. It was designed to comply with California’s Senate Bill 1383, which mandates […]

Winter Service Reminders Yard waste collection is suspended from December-March and will resume April 1, weather permitting. Remember to store your yard waste cart in a safe place out of the snow. Be sure to place trash and recycle carts for pickup at the edge of the property line so that they are not in […]

NEW! Curbside food waste collection option While food waste separation is not required for South Tahoe residents, it’s a great way to cut down on what is sent to the landfill. STR has partnered with a local nonprofit to bring you optional curbside food waste pickups. Tahoe Composts, a 501c3 nonprofit, offers a subscription-based service […]

Important Software Update: Action Required for Online or Bank Payments Dear Valued Customer, We’re excited to announce that we are upgrading our software to better serve your billing and routing needs! As part of this transition, all customers will be seeing a new account number on your next regular billing. What You Need to Know: […]

    We had an incredible time at this year’s Fourth of July Parade! A big thank you to the City of South Lake Tahoe for hosting such an amazing event and letting us be a part of the celebration. Shoutout to Frozen Frame Media for capturing the fun!

We had an amazing time at this year’s Community Cleanup Day—also known as $5 Dump Day! A huge thank you to the Clean Tahoe Program, California Conservation Corps, and the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe for helping make this event such a success! Video and photos by Frozen Frame Media

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 […]