Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal
645 Westlake Blvd, Suite 5 , Tahoe City, California, United States

TTSD is proud to serve the community we call home. We remain unique in our industry as a local, independent operator maintaining a neighborly approach for the safe, responsible, and efficient collection and processing of solid waste. We focus on excellent service and strive for pragmatic innovation in meeting the demands of our exceptional environment and changing industry.

History

Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal is a family owned and operated company. The principal owner, Silvano Achiro, comes from a family involved in the waste industry since 1896. Italy was a very poor country, which prompted countless men to travel to America in hopes of providing for their families. Few people were willing to haul garbage, but many Italians ignored the discriminatory slurs and took what work they could. Achiro’s grandfather, Rafelin DeMattei, was one of those men who made the trip to America. In those days, when one boarded a boat to America it could mean the ship was bound for North America or South America. Some relatives ended up in Argentina, where their descendants remain today with a large number of fellow Italians whose forefathers similarly sought freedom from economic strife. Rafelin ended up in San Francisco where he worked for some time as a salvager, eventually returning to Italy with his earnings. His initial work was on a farm and the common practice then was to simply bury the garbage in the back yard.
After the big earthquake and fire, Rafelin returned to San Francisco in 1906. The reconstruction of the city and its continued growth meant restricted space, which in turn meant that people could no longer bury garbage in their back yards. Various small garbage collection companies were formed to capitalize on the growing need for refuse removal services. With all companies, garbage was collected from customers, hauled by horse and cart, and dumped in the bay. In 1911 Rafelin was one of four men who founded the San Francisco Scavenger Company, consisting of the four partners, four horses and two carts. Rivalries were fierce between the various collection groups. Customers were frequently stolen and fighting was not uncommon, especially at group events, such as picnics, where alcohol was present. In 1916-17, in efforts to bring order and organization to the industry, the many collection groups merged as a unified force in the form of two companies, the Scavenger Protective and the Sunset Scavengers. A short time later, Rafelin sold his shares and returned to Italy to live out his years.

Our Mission

Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal is dedicated to providing our community excellent service at a reasonable cost in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Cardboard and Oversized

Customers may take items of large size or quantity, such as cardboard, to local community recycling containers or the Material Recovery Facility. Customers who regularly generate large quantities of cardboard may remove the material from their site via our commercial cardboard recycling program. Weekly dumpster service is available. Cardboard must be clean and free of contaminants to qualify for the program.In addition to recycling, we encourage everyone to “reduce and reuse.” One person’s trash is another’s treasure. Before you discard that sofa, try to find a home for it through one of the many local charitable groups or thrift stores interested in those items.

Hazardous Materials (Hazmat)

Hazardous wastes, including universal- and e-waste, are products that contain components or chemicals considered hazardous to the environment and animal life (including humans) and are thus prohibited from entering the general waste stream. If carelessly discarded, such items may contaminate our air, water, wildlife and land. Additionally, placing hazardous waste in the trash poses a risk to the waste handler. So alternatives are made available for customers to divert such products from landfills and waste processing facilities. To make an appointment, call 530-583-7800.

Universal waste (including e-waste) can be dropped off during normal business hours. On selected dates and with an appointment, residential customers of TTSD can self-haul their household hazardous waste, or HHW, to the HHW processing facility located at the MRF. All customers must make an appointment to participate in the hazardous waste event so that we can assign personnel to meet customer demand safely and quickly. The program is free to qualifying residents (with certain restrictions on material types, weights, and volumes).

Commercial Services

Our Commercial service offers customers a wide range of route collection choices ranging from one 32 gallon can to a 30 yard compactor. Typical weekly dumpster service is provided with the choice of 3 yard, 4 yard, and 6 yard containers scheduled one to five times per week. We can also arrange service for 20 and 30 yard roll-off containers or compaction devices capable of transporting larger quantities. We run our routes Monday through Friday but specific days may be limited depending on your location.

Residential Services

Please ensure that garbage is properly contained. Otherwise you may be inviting animal intrusion, wind swept litter, ground contamination, not to mention extra expense. Be especially diligent containing polystyrene packing material (i.e. packing peanuts), which should be bagged and not left loose in boxes. Never place hazardous wastes such as motor oils and household chemicals in your regular garbage. Please call our office or check online for detailed information on hazardous waste programs in your area.