Placer County is seeking community input on green waste collection programs.
In response to community requests for alternatives to existing green waste recycling options in Franchise Area 3, Placer County is requesting community input. Learn about existing programs, potential new programs, and then take our community survey.
Existing Services
A variety of options are currently available for recycling green waste in Franchise Area 3. Program costs and availability may vary based on where your home is located.
Proposed Services
Placer County is exploring options for potential new services or changes to current green waste recycling services. These options come with varying costs. Please explore these options then fill out the survey below.
Tahoe Green Waste Programs Survey - COMING SOON
Your feedback will be used to guide greenwaste programs in your community.
What Happens to Green Waste?
Green waste brought to the Eastern Regional Landfill (ERL) is recycled, whether it's recovered from the mixed waste stream or brought in separately by residents and contractors. The material is processed to remove any trash or metals that might be mixed in, before being chipped. Most of the greenwaste is taken to biomass facilities to generate heat and electricity, but some is sold as woodchips for landscaping or used for compost.
Visit TahoeOneBigBin.com to learn more about how mixed waste is recycled at ERL.
