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3-Cart Program Success: 1-Year Reflection
It’s been one year since South Tahoe Refuse (STR) transitioned to a 3-cart system for residential waste. The new...
Residential Newsletter – Summer 2025
NEW! Curbside food waste collection option While food waste separation is not required for South Tahoe residents, it’s...
Important Software Update: Action Required
Important Software Update: Action Required for Online or Bank Payments Dear Valued Customer, We’re excited to announce...
Annual 4th of July Parade 2025
We had an incredible time at this year’s Fourth of July Parade! A big thank you to the City of South Lake Tahoe...
Community Clean Up Day 2025
We had an amazing time at this year’s Community Cleanup Day—also known as $5 Dump...
Changes in store for South Tahoe Refuse customers in the County
South Tahoe NOW news article:...
Commercial Customer News – 1st Quarter 2025
Winter Service Reminders Please help us ensure a smooth winter season by adhering to the following guidelines: Snow...
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...
Christmas Tree Recycling
South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling is once again offering free curbside Christmas tree recycling to all our...
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...
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...
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,”...
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...
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...
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...
STR Event Calendar Summer 2024
Come visit us at these summer events and learn about our new 3-cart collection system! Examples of the carts will be...
Commercial Customer News – 2nd Quarter 2024
Important Reminders Please make note of the following and be sure all on-site staff is aware: We require at least 24...
Customer Updates – 2nd Quarter 2024 Residential Newsletter
ICYMI: Three-cart system coming late summer 2024 Beginning in late summer 2024 all residential customers that have...
Commercial Customer News – 1st Quarter 2024
Welcome to our Quarterly Newsletter! STR is now providing all customers with a quarterly newsletter to inform you of...
Customer Updates Residential Newsletter – 1st Quarter 2024
New Customer Services New agreements were executed in 2023 for South Tahoe Refuse to continue to provide services to...
South Tahoe Refuse Expands Food Waste Drop-off Program
News Release Contact: Catherine Howells Environmental Compliance Manager South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling phone:...
























