Transfer station

South Tahoe Refuse Transfer Station & Household Hazardous Waste Facility

2140 Ruth Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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Plan your visit

Operator: South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling Services
Hours: Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed Sundays and holidays); hazardous waste Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Open to everyone, according to the site. Businesses: Public transfer station; commercial hazardous waste generators need an EPA ID and an appointment.
Phone: (530) 542-8311

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Furniture

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Tires

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Mattresses

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)

Free May 1–October 30 only; up to 4 mattresses/box springs per day; no moldy, wet, bloody or bed-bug infested mattresses.

Box springs

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)

Free May 1–October 30 only; up to 4 mattresses/box springs per day; no moldy, wet, bloody or bed-bug infested mattresses.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

The page names lithium batteries (phones, laptops, e-bikes, tools); bring them to the facility, not the trash.

Paint

AcceptedFree (documented)

Up to 15 gallons per day free; hazardous waste staffed Tue–Sat 9–4.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling Services: Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling Services
- The STR Transfer Station is at 2140 Ruth Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, (530) 542-8311, open Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The transfer station accepts household solid waste including metal and appliances, tires, furniture, carpet and electronic waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling Services: Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling Services
- STR runs a household hazardous waste program at the transfer station covering paint and other HHW; residents can drop off up to 15 gallons at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The hazardous waste facility is staffed Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., closed 12–12:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Lithium batteries must not go in the trash; bring them to the STR facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
South Tahoe Refuse: Residential Service Guide 2026 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling Services
- Mattresses and box springs can be dropped off free May 1–October 30 at the STR Transfer Station, up to 4 items per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
- PaintCare lists South Tahoe Refuse and Recycling HHW Facility at 2140 Ruth Ave, South Lake Tahoe 96150 as a paint drop-off site (HHW and VSQG Businesses in Alpine County El Dorado County City of South Lake Tahoe). Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare: California (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
- PaintCare does not charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site in California. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.

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