Conservation Resources for Nevada Lake Tahoe

Recycling Information

Nevada Lake Tahoe residents within Washoe County are served by Incline Village General Improvement District and the WASTENOT Program. They've got a very detailed website with tons of conservation resources. Click here!

Nevada Lake Tahoe residents within Douglas County are served by South Tahoe Refuse, located within the City of South Lake Tahoe. STR has on-site recycling services as well as a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) where workers actually pull out recyclable material directly from the waste stream. You can help facilitate the process by putting all your recyclable materials in a separate bag and placing out along with your trash. For more information, contact STR at 530-544-1199.

SOUTH TAHOE RECYCLING
2192 Ruth Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-7526
T-S 10am-4pm

ITEMS ACCEPTED:
Web Link: http://www.bottlesandcans.com
California Refund Value: CRV - Certified Center
Glass: Blue Glass, Brown Glass, Clear Glass, Green Glass
Metal: Aluminum Cans, Tin or Steel Cans
Paper: Book Recycling, Brown Paper Bags, Cardboard, Catalogs, Chipboard, Computer Paper, Magazines, Mixed Paper, Newspaper, Paperboard, Telephone Directories, White Office Paper
Plastic: #1 Plastic (PETE), #2 Plastic (HDPE Clear), #2 Plastic (HDPE Colored)

Be Bear Aware!

One of the most intriguing things about living in Tahoe is the honor of sharing this wonderful area with the native wildlife. The birds and animals that live here have done so for thousands of years and it is up to us, the 'newcomers’, to move in respectfully and in a responsible manner.

Bears provide a unique and unforgettable wildlife encounter for both tourists and residents alike. They are big and oftentimes misunderstood. There are a few precautions a homeowner should take to lessen the likelihood of a problem arising. It is important to remember, even if you really like bears and don’t mind having them in your yard, other people might not feel the same way.

For more information click here!

Best Management Practices (BMPs)

Best Management Practices (BMPs) are methods to help developed properties function more like natural, undisturbed forest and meadowland. Water that is conveyed to a lake by an undisturbed watershed is usually quite pure, because the watershed’s soils and plants act as a natural water purification system. BMPs help developed properties mimic natural conditions, preventing sediment and nutrients from entering our surface waters and filtering runoff water through the soil. By implementing BMPs, property owners can help slow the loss of lake clarity.

For more information click here!
For an online BMP Homeowner Guide for NV residents, click here!

Thrift Shops/Donation Centers

One way to reduce unnecessary waste and give back to your community is to donate or give away unwanted furniture, clothes and household items. In South Lake Tahoe you can drop off items at:

The Family Resource Center Thrift Store- (530) 542-2861

The Attic - (530) 541-3378

Water Conservation Tips

The past few years have been some of the most drought-stricken the United States has seen in 100 years. During summer months especially, water utilities often keep a close eye on water shortages and work to keep the public informed on developments that will affect them.  
 
You can play a large role in ensuring the continued availability of our community's water supply. Daily indoor per capita water use in the typical single family home is 69.3 gallons. Households can reduce this water use by about 35% to 45.2 gallons per day by employing conservation measures.

Learn about water efficiency options you have as a consumer, click here.

Use water efficient services, products and practices, click here.