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Trash Talk: How El Dorado County is Cleaning Up Tahoe's Waste Game

Three brightly colored waste bins placed where they can easily be found and used .

Living the lake life isn’t just about epic powder days and crystal-clear waters, it’s also about keeping our mountain paradise pristine. El Dorado County is diving deep into a crucial mission: reimagining how we handle our trash between Emerald Bay and Tahoma.

The Waste Management Dilemma

County Supervisor Brooke Laine is on a quest to understand how locals and weekend warriors are currently managing their solid waste, and she’s not messing around. The county is considering a mandatory waste collection service that could transform how we dispose of our trash, and they want YOUR input.

Your Voice, Your Mountain

This isn’t just another bureaucratic survey, it’s a chance for the Tahoe community to shape how we keep our beloved landscape clean. By participating in the Residential Solid Waste Collection Services Survey, you’re not just clicking buttons; you’re actively protecting the environment that gives us those epic weekend adventures.

Whether you’re a local who’s been shredding these slopes for decades or a weekend warrior who lives for those lake days, your perspective matters. The survey is quick, painless, and could make a significant impact on how we manage waste in one of the most beautiful regions in California.

So grab your phone, take a break from planning your next mountain escape, and spend five minutes helping El Dorado County create a more sustainable future for Tahoe. Trust us, your future self (and the environment) will thank you.

AUTHOR: mp

SOURCE: South Tahoe Now