Self-Haul
Truckee residents can self-haul yard waste to any facility that can process it for recycling (such as composting or mulching). Residents are eligible to drop off up to six cubic yards of yard waste each year at the Eastern Regional Landfill Material Recovery Facility.
Due to this year’s early snowmelt, free yard waste drop-off at
Eastern Regional Landfill will start early on April 1, 2026
FREE Truckee Resident yard waste drop-off program:
New digital tracking system starting 2026 season: Access the new TTSD Green Waste Portal at Waste101.com. This new portal replaces the physical punch card system with a convenient online tool that allows residents to track and manage their green waste drop-off allotment. Users can log in to view their remaining yardage and create and share QR codes to transfer some or all of their yardage to a friend or landscaper. Or, users can generate their own QR code to skip the process of providing proof of residency in-person at Eastern Regional Landfill. Residents can still also bring proof of residency, including a utility bill and ID, to Eastern Regional Landfill to participate in the free drop-off program.
Drop-off up to six yards of yard waste for free May – October. Residents must provide proof of residency with an ID and a utility bill to participate.
All we ask is that you load, unload and completely empty your bags and materials.
Out-of-season drop off of yard waste (November-April) is subject to ERL’s green waste disposal fees.
Self-Haul Requirements
State regulations and Town of Truckee Municipal Code section 6.01.070 require that residents self-hauling yard waste keep this material separate from trash and deliver it to a facility that processes or recovers yard waste to keep it out of a landfill. By keeping these materials out of the trash, residents can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from methane emitted by landfills, which contribute to climate change. All drop-off options provided by the Town of Truckee’s collection programs comply with these requirements.