The Clean Tahoe Program’s mission is to improve the visual environment in South Lake Tahoe through proper litter and trash management and public education. The Program has two full-time field crew members who serve as Clean Tahoe’s front-line troops who remove litter and illegally dumped items from the public easements along our heavily traveled roads. We also respond to community complaints regarding animal access to trash and bulk items (appliances, mattresses, furniture, etc.) in public view and we provide much needed education to properties in violation of litter and trash ordinances.
In our 2018-2019 fiscal year, Clean Tahoe picked up 504 CUBIC yards of trash
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222 Illegal Dumps consisting of mattresses, furniture, freezers refrigerators, tires, and TVs
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287 Animal in Trash Incidents
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33 Homeless Camps
Hauling Services
Clean Tahoe offers affordable hauling services to assist those in the community who need to have furniture or appliances transported to South Tahoe Refuse.
Please note that all items must be accessible by our truck, either near your driveway or at curbside. We can only take a maximum of four items per residence.
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Hauling Service Rates
We charge the dump fee for each item (see below) plus a minimum service fee of $20 ($20 for 1-2 items, $35 for 3-4 items). Special discounts for senior and disabled residents in need. Please call us at 530-544-4210 for an estimate or to schedule a pick-up.
South Tahoe Refuse Transfer Station fees for common items are:
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Mattress or box spring, each: $28.60
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Large piece of furniture (e.g. couch): $28.60
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Small piece of furniture (e.g. loveseat or coffee table): $17.95
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Tire (up to 19″): $7.75 add $10.00 for rims
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Refrigerator: $63.95
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Appliances: $28.60
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TVs: $37.65 FREE (for CA residents)
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