188 tons of debris collected during Clean Tahoe's $5 Dump Day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/30/2021 - 9:06am
E-Waste Recycled 3,240 lbs.
Metal Recycled: 18,420 lbs.
Shredding: 7,000 lbs paper recycled
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Residents lined up at the annual $5 Dump Day on June 12, getting rid of the unwanted mattresses, televisions, furniture, and other unused items hanging around their homes.
505 people went through the event, bringing with them 376,000 pounds of debris, Even though 150 fewer vehicles went through the line than in 2019 (2020 was canceled), 43,000 more pounds of debris was collected.
Other trash details:
E-Waste Recycled 3,240 lbs.
Metal Recycled: 18,420 lbs.
Shredding: 7,000 lbs paper recycled
Clean Tahoe said the event wouldn't have been a success without help from their partners - Vail Epic Promise, South Tahoe Refuse, Eagle Protect, South Tahoe Association of Realtors, Kiwanis Club, and California Conservation Corps.
If you missed out, it's not too late to clean out those unwanted items. Do the post-summer cleaning and dump at great discounts on September 18, 2021, at the bonus $5 Dump day. This second chance is being offered this year to make up for last year's lost dump day.
Mattresses Recycled : 162