What happens to my trash after it is picked up?
All material, trash and recycling, is sorted at Eastern Regional Landfill. During sorting, available recyclables and commodities are diverted from the waste stream. Read Article…
Do I have to use blue bags for my items to be recycled?
No, the blue bag recycling program is not mandatory. All waste is sorted for recycling regardless of how it is collected. Read Article…
What should I do with cardboard boxes?
The best method to recycle cardboard boxes is self-haul drop off at Eastern Regional Landfill for free during open hours. Otherwise, be sure to breakdown your boxes and place them in a tied blue bag for free pickup. Loose cardboard is subject to extra charges. Eastern Regional Landfill Read Article…
What are the operating hours of the ERL MRF?
See the Hours & Location Page for more details. Read Article…
How do I get to the MRF?
The Eastern Regional Landfill Material Recovery Facility (MRF) is located three miles south of Hwy 89 X West River Street, up Cabin Creek Road at: 900 Cabin Creek Rd.Truckee, CA 96161 Read Article…
How do I pay to dispose at ERL?
Credit card is the only form of payment accepted at ERL. Customer’s loads may be evaluated by yardage or tonnage, depending on a variety of factors. Read Article…
What is the process when I arrive at the ERL MRF?
After entering through the gate, scale house personnel will evaluate your load and determine the yardage or whether or not the load needs to be scaled. If measured by yardage, credit card payment will be collected and a receipt returned. Then you will be directed to the proper area to unload your items. Customers are… Read Article…
What if the scalehouse determines my load must be weighed?
Scale house staff will direct you to the scale side of the line, where your vehicle/load will be weighed incoming. Then you will be directed to the proper drop-off area. After unloading, you will return towards the scale house and be weighed outbound, where you will pay by credit card and be issued a weigh… Read Article…
What are the charges for disposal at ERL?
Mixed Solid Waste $97.50/ton • $15/cubic yard Inert Debris $16/cubic yard Greenwaste $15/cubic yard King Mattress $45 each Full/Queen Mattress $37.50 each Twin Mattress $22.50 each Appliances (range, dryer, diswasher, etc.) $14 each Freon Removal Fee $48.50/item Service Fee (e.g. boat and stump removal from flat bed trailers) $135 Jumpstart Fee $60 Read Article…
What materials does ERL accept?
YES: mixed solid waste/garbage/trash, green waste, construction debris, inert/rock/cement, appliances, mattresses, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, boats, skis. ACCEPTED under conditions: asbestos, household hazardous waste, treated wood, engines/motors, sorted recycling, soil – call (530) 583-7800 for details. NO: Solar panels, certain pharmaceutical drugs, animal carcasses, vehicles Read Article…
