South Tahoe Refuse Hazardous Waste Facility
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by South Tahoe Refuse in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California.
- Address
- 2140 Ruth Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
- Hours
- Tue-Sat 9:00 am-4:00 pm, by appointment
- Who can use it
- Not stated by the source
- Cost
- Electronic waste: $25 per TV or computer monitor
- Appointment
- Required
- Phone
- 530-542-8368
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with South Tahoe Refuse at 530-542-8368 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- –Gasoline
- –Fluorescent bulbs
- ✓Electronics
- –Propane
- –Pesticides
- –Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Aerosol cans; automobile fluids (antifreeze and motor oil); electronic waste; household and car batteries; mercury-containing items; oil-based paints
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
The source does not state residency rules.
Note from the sourceListed by Alpine County as an option for its residents; Alpine County has no collection site of its own.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 28 mi away · 900 Cabin Creek Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
- Permanent drop-off · 39 mi away · 280 Offal Rd, Coleville, CA 96107
- Permanent drop-off · 46 mi away · 4100 Throwita Way, Placerville, CA 95667
- Permanent drop-off · 53 mi away · 1 Garbage Pit Rd, Loyalton, CA 96118Who can use it: Sierra County residents
- Permanent drop-off · 57 mi away · County Road 528, Sierra City, CA 96125Who can use it: Sierra County residents
- Permanent drop-off · 61 mi away · 14741 Wolf Mountain Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949Who can use it: Households; no appointment needed. Businesses by appointment (530-274-0120)
All programs in El Dorado County →
FAQ
Who can use South Tahoe Refuse Hazardous Waste Facility?
The source does not state residency rules. Call 530-542-8368 before you go.
Is it free?
Electronic waste: $25 per TV or computer monitor
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: oil-based paints.
Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
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