There are three (3) permanent Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection facilities in El Dorado County where residents can drop off most of their HHW free of charge:
El Dorado Disposal Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
4100 Throwita Way
Diamond Springs, CA
(530) 626-4141 or (530) 642-0731
Hours accepted: Friday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 -1:00 for lunch)
(charges apply to business waste)
South Lake Tahoe Refuse Transfer Station Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
2140 Ruth Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-5105
Hours accepted: Tuesday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - By appointment only, please call 530-542-8368
(Some charges may be applied)
Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal (TTSD)
Hwy 89 & Cabin Creek Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 583-7800
Call the facility prior to going to ensure facility hours of operation have not been changed.