Recycling center in South Lake Tahoe, CA

South Tahoe Recycling Buy-Back Center

2192 Ruth Ave South Lake Tahoe CA 96150 USA

4.1 (25 reviews)

CRV Beverage ContainersFood WasteBuy-Back Center

South Tahoe Recycling Buy-Back Center recycling center in South Lake Tahoe, CA - View of facility

About this center

South Tahoe Refuse operates this buy-back center at 2192 Ruth Ave. It redeems California CRV beverage containers and accepts food scraps for the local food-waste program. Open Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Food-waste drop-off is for STR customers; beverage-container redemption is limited to California-eligible containers.

Materials accepted & services

CRV Beverage Containers Food Waste Buy-Back Center

Services offered

California CRV beverage-container redemption
Food-scrap drop-off for STR customers

Areas served

South Lake TahoeSouth Tahoe Refuse customers for food scraps

Not accepted

Out-of-state containers for CRV redemption

Frequently asked questions

When is the center open?

South Tahoe Refuse lists Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Can Nevada-purchased containers be redeemed for CRV?

Only containers eligible under California's bottle bill qualify for CRV redemption.

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

sandy jackson

3 years ago

Google review

We went this morning and were turned away. We had 25 lbs of cans and bottles. Went by your web site. Guy said you don’t take from Nevada. We were there last year with no problem. Very upset

T Bone

4 years ago

Google review

Nevada license plates limited to 25 lbs of each type of recycling. Otherwise your whole load will be processed @ .25 per lbs. Friendly staff quick and easy.

rob tuttle

2 years ago

Google review

Your place is good but you need to take all aluminum not just cans just because of their CRV value.

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