Eastern Regional Landfill
Recycling Center in Truckee, California
About This Location
The Eastern Regional Landfill and Material Recovery Facility (MRF) sits at 900 Cabin Creek Road off Highway 89 south of Truckee, in unincorporated Placer County, and is operated by Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal. It is the area's main self-haul drop-off, taking mixed solid waste, green waste, construction debris, inert material, appliances, mattresses, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and even boats and skis. Disposal is charged by weight or cubic yard and the facility is credit-card only, with winter and summer hour schedules.
What Eastern Regional Landfill Accepts
Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Mattresses · Yard Waste
What they do not accept
Fees
- Mixed solid waste — $97.50/ton or $15/cubic yard
- Inert debris — $16/cubic yard
- Green waste — $15/cubic yard
- Mattresses — $22.50 - $45 each
- Appliances — $14 each
- Freon removal — $48.50 per item
- Minimum charge — $10 per cubic yard
Access & restrictions
Payment: Credit card only - no cash or checks accepted.; Seasonal hours: Winter (through May 31, 2027): Mon-Sat 8am-4pm. Summer (from May 31, 2027): Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 8am-4pm. Closed Sundays, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.; Call ahead for special materials: Asbestos, HHW, treated wood, engines/motors, sorted recycling, and soil require calling (530) 583-7800 before hauling.
Programs & events
- Self-haul drop-off — Public self-haul disposal and recovery of trash, green waste, C&D, and bulky items, operated by Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I drop off at the Eastern Regional Landfill in Truckee?
You can self-haul mixed trash, green waste, construction and demolition debris, inert material, appliances, mattresses, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and even boats and skis. Asbestos, household hazardous waste, treated wood, and soil are accepted only if you call (530) 583-7800 first.
What are the landfill's hours?
In winter (through May 31, 2027) it is open Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In summer it shifts to Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is closed Sundays and major holidays.
How much does it cost to dump at Cabin Creek?
Mixed solid waste is $97.50 per ton or $15 per cubic yard, inert debris $16 per cubic yard, green waste $15 per cubic yard, mattresses $22.50-$45 each, and appliances $14 each plus a $48.50 freon-removal fee. The minimum charge is $10 per cubic yard, and payment is credit card only.
Does the Truckee landfill take yard waste?
Yes. Green waste is accepted at $15 per cubic yard, making it the main local option for disposing of branches, leaves, and other yard debris.
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