GARBAGE

The District contracts for solid waste (garbage collection) services provided by Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal Co., Inc.  To promote a cleaner and safer community, the Placer County Environmental Health Department requires mandatory weekly garbage service.

Billing for residential service is handled by the District through 

an agreement with this company.  Should you have any 

questions about your service contact the District during regular

working hours or contact TTSD at 530-583-0148.

Rates

• Residential Rates for 2010/2011 are $227.00 per year prorated at $18.92 per month.

• Commercial accounts are handled by the Disposal Company directly.

• Dumpage or Spillage Rate:  Contractor Charge + 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

• When is pick up day?
• What type of garbage can I put out?
• How many garbage cans am I allowed per pickup?
• Are there any special collection days for hazardous waste?
• What about yard waste from defensible space cleanup?
• What happens if I have a bear box or garbage can shed?
• What about recycling?

When is pick up day? Each residence should have the garbage at the curbside by 

6:30 a.m. Monday mornings.  It is not a good idea to leave garbage at curbside when departing the Valley prior to that time because of animal intrusion.  You may take garbage to the public bins located at the SVPSD offices.  Cardboard and papers are also collected at these bins.  Do not discard appliances, construction debris, or hazardous waste at this location. Special Holiday collection days will be posted on this web-site.

Christmas Tree Recycle Day: ( January 3, 2011)  Christmas trees are collected without charge on customers' regular service day.  Trees must be exposed to view.  Please cut tree into 3 ft. sections, remove any foreign matter (e.g. tinsel, garland, stands, lights, nails, ornaments).  "Flocked" trees and artificial trees are not recyclable and will not be picked up.

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What type of garbage can I put out?  TTSD will only pick up household waste or blue bag recycled goods from a residence.  If you have construction debris and appliances that you wish to have picked up, contact TTSD for special disposal and fees.  A minimal amount of yard waste such as pine cones and pine needles will be picked up when contained in sturdy plastic bags.  Avoid bagging dirt and rocks with the needles to prevent the bags from ripping.  Hazardous waste items including paints, insecticides, anti-freeze, oil, solvents, batteries, and cleansers are not permitted and will not be collected.  Please do not take these items to the public bins.  Contact TTSD for special disposal. 

How many garbage cans am I allowed per pickup? The maximum number of cans allowed per pickup is 4, properly sealed, 32 gallon cans.  Any bagged pine needles are included in the limit of 4 cans or bags.  Cans or bags must not weigh in excess of sixty pounds.  All cans must be in a visible, easily accessible area within ten feet of the County roadway.  TTSD will not enter residences to collect garbage.

Are there any special collection days for hazardous waste?  TTSD has scheduled several hazardous waste collection days during the year.  

APPOINTMENTS:  Disposal of all hazardous waste must be scheduled by appointment through the Eastern Regional Landfill offices at (530) 583-0148.  Commercial HazMat disposal days are on Fridays and require customer payment.  Residential HazMat disposal days are on Saturdays and are free to residents on service.  Customers please note that appointments are made to facilitate the safe processing of hazardous waste with as little wait as possible.  Please make every attempt to be punctual.  

LIMITS:   IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COMMERCIAL HAZMAT WASTE:  The Eastern Regional Landfill is limited to SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS.  To be considered a Small Quantity Generator, one can produce no more than 2000 lbs. of hazardous waste each year.  Transportation is legally limited (DOT regulations) to 27 gallons or 220 lbs per trip, without a permit.  This differs from the residential household hazardous waste program limit of 15 gallons or 125 lbs., as allowed by the County.

RESTRICTIONS:  All Commercial & Residential customers are subject to the following restrictions:

• Residential 15 gallons or 125 lbs. container size, per Placer County restrictions.

• Commercial 27 gallons or 220 lbs. container size, per DOT regulations. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

• Waste must be sealed. 

• Waste should preferably be in original container.

•  Do not combine wastes. 

• Use boxes or crates to transport wastes.  

• Do not travel with open waste containers. 

• No ammunition. 

• No medical wastes.  

• No radioactive wastes. 

• No explosives. 

• Proof of residency may be required.

• BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Hazardous waste is not collected during the winter months.  Please check back for collection dates.        

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What about yard waste from defensible space cleanup? 

A Fire Safety Day is scheduled for June 26, 2010; from 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 pm.  

LOCATION:  Squaw Valley Public Service District - Fire Station Parking Area, 305 Squaw Valley Road. 

SQUAW VALLEY RESIDENTS ONLY; NO COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE........>>....For More information

You must self-haul the non-commercial inert yard waste to the collection site and unload it yourself.  There is a maximum of 3-yards (appx. 20 bags) per trip accepted.

Limited to:  woody debris only - tree limbs, brush, yard trimmings, pine needles, dead leaves, dry grass - no more than 4 feet in length and no more than 4 inches in diameter.  Please- no stumps, rocks, hot ashes, or regular garbage.

What happens if I have a bear box or garbage can shed? Bear boxes and can sheds are encouraged in the Valley because it protects our wild life and keeps the neighborhoods clean.  Installation of the boxes should be no more than 20 feet from the curbside.  Boxes built at greater distances will cause the collection company to bill you special trip charges for collecting your garbage.  All boxes will be checked for garbage each week so you do not need to leave the garbage outside.  TTSD will gladly answer any questions you have in regard to placement, vendors, or construction of sheds.  

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What about recycling?  TTSD offers a convenient Curbside Blue Bag Recycling Program in which special Glad or Hefty Blue Plastic bags, containing dry, clean recyclable materials will be collected free of charge.  The Blue Bags, which may be purchased locally (grocery or hardware stores), are collected and later processed at the Eastern Regional Material Recovery Facility.  Participation in the program assists in the efficient diversion of recyclable goods from the solid waste stream. 

    Acceptable recyclable materials:        

Magazines & newspaper                     

Plastic containers: #1 & #2 only          

Glass containers                                  

Aluminum cans, Bi-metal cans,            

    fruit and vegetable "tin" cans.

    NOT Acceptable materials:

          Aluminum Foil or pie tins

          Grocery bags, Rx bottles

          Ceramics, crystal, windows

          Wax plastic coated cartons

If you have any questions about this program please call TTSD (530) 583-0148.  Thank you.

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