Tahoe Basin solid waste franchise transfer to Recology
El Dorado County
Summary
The Board adopted Ordinance 5262, and the Chair explained mandatory residential collection is needed because the hauler could otherwise terminate its contract July 1, 2026, leaving residents without service. New rates go to a June 23 public hearing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents of Tahoma and Meeks Bay will see new mandatory collection rates set at a June 23 hearing.
Tahoma and Meeks Bay residents, who avoid a potential gap in waste service.
Residents who will be required to pay for curbside collection they did not previously subscribe to.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors — October 27, 2026
Recology is buying the long-time Tahoe hauler TTSD, and the Board approved the transfer. Rates, services and staff stay the same, and a winter waiver was negotiated for seasonal residents.
Board of Supervisors — May 19, 2026
The Board adopted Ordinance 5262, and the Chair explained mandatory residential collection is needed because the hauler could otherwise terminate its contract July 1, 2026, leaving residents without service. New rates go to a June 23 public hearing.
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