Compost Collection | Slow Food Lake Tahoe

COMPOST COLLECTION SITES

Truckee River Regional Park

10050 Brockway Rd.

Compost brought to these locations will be used to feed the soil in the Food Bank Garden

Slow Food Lake Tahoe's Food Bank Garden

Any day/time - Jun 1 - Nov 6

Use the pitchfork to cover your compost with equal parts hay

Truckee Certified Farmer's Market

Tuesdays, 8am-1pm - May 19 - Oct 13

Located just outside the market, across from the driveway entrance

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Truckee Town Hall

10183 Truckee Airport Rd.

Year-round

A green food waste bin is located in the rear parking lot, near the cardboard dumpster. Different items are accepted at this site, check their website for details.

Truckee compost, Slow Food Lake Tahoe in Truckee, CA

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

Fruits & veggies
Flowers
Eggshells
Coffee grounds
Leaves
Sawdust from untreated wood
Shredded white paper

NON-PERMISSIBLE ITEMS

Bread
Meat, dairy, seafood, fats, & bones
Leftovers
Pet feces & kitty litter
Compostable cutlery, bags, or containers
Tea bags & coffee filters
Tissues & paper towels
Shredded newspaper
Cardboard
Anything sprayed with pesticides or herbicides
Weeds

FEED GARDENS, NOT LANDFILLS

small steps have BIG IMPACTS!

Truckee compost bin, Slow Food Lake Tahoe in Truckee, CA

Truckee compost bin, Slow Food Lake Tahoe's Food Bank Garden in Truckee, CA

Truckee Compost Slow Food Lake Tahoe, Truckee, CA