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 using the punch cards provided by TTSD.

FREE Truckee Resident yard waste drop-off program:

Drop-off up to six yards of yard waste for free May – October.

All we ask is that you load, unload and completely empty your bags and materials.

You will receive an address-specific punch card to track yards dropped off upon first visit to Eastern Regional Landfill. Proof of residency with an ID and a utility bill required for issuance of a punch card. Punch cards are transferable, so you can give this to your contractor or friendly neighbor.

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.