How do I get rid of all these dang pine needles?! Disposing of Green-Waste in the Tahoe-Truckee Area
Dealing with removing pine needles in the spring and fall is just part of being a homeowner in the Tahoe/Truckee area. Clearing yard debris is part of our defensible space responsibilities which help to keep our communities fire safe. But how do you actually get rid of them once you’ve raked them all up? You have a few options depending on where your home is.
Truckee Green Waste Carts(within Nevada County)
Green Bag pick-up has ended in the Town of Truckee and have been replaced by the use of green waste “carts” (extra large lidded trash cans with wheels).
2019 Green Waste Pick Up Calendar
You can get up to 2 carts at no charge from the town. You can order here if you do not have one already: Truckee Green Cart Order. They will also be introducing blue recycling carts to the program this year. Pick up for green-waste happens every other week on your normal trash day from May 1-Oct 31. Put green waste directly in the cart (no bags) and it will be disposed of at no charge.
Truckee and Placer County Options
Self Haul to Eastern Regional Landfill
This program is FREE to use May – October.
Drop-off up to 6-yards of yard waste for free.
ID required.
Load and unload yourself – do not bring bags!
*NEW* Get a coupon code for your contractor to drop-off up to 6-yards for you for free! Download coupons by logging into your TTSD online account at waste101.com.
Green Waste Dumpster Rental
Only $70 per dumpster.
6 yard dumpster, maximum of 2 per household.
Call TTSD to order at (530) 583-7800.
Available May- September only. These will sell out, so book in advance!
Delivered to property on Wednesday and retrieved full the following Wednesday.
Loose material only – do not put in bags!!
*TRUCKEE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT DEFENSIBLE SPACE REBATE PROGRAM*
TFPD will reimburse you the cost of a green waste dumpster so you can remove vegetation and create defensible space around your home!
Simply provide a paid receipt from TTSD
One dumpster rebate per household, until program funds last.
For full details, visit TFPD Defensible Space or call 530.582.7850
5. Scheduled Overages
Up to 4 times per year, TTSD will collect up to 96-gallons of additional waste on a resident’s regular pick-up day for FREE.
Residents must schedule in advance through your online account at waste101.com.
This can include extra green waste!
Waste can be secured in cans, bags, or bundles.
Source: Town of Truckee