Welcome to the Calaveras County Integrated Waste Management site

Calaveras Recycles is an on line resource created to serve customers of Calaveras and Alpine Counties, which fall under the Calaveras County Solid Waste Division, a division of Department of Public Works.

Calaveras Recycles is intended to be a clearinghouse of information for local recycling programs and the management of solid waste.

Current news and events ...

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In addition to the CRV program, Valley Springs Recycling accepts copper, brass, scrap aluminum, steel, tin, radiators and insulated wires.

Please call them at 772-9340 to obtain details and pricing.

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Home and Ranch Generated Sharps can no longer be disposed of with household trash. For more information, click here.

Disposal options include:

Mail back services (search Mail Back Sharps) on the web
Medical take back programs (inquire with your doctor)
Rock Creek Solid Waste Facility as household hazardous waste. They must be brought in an approved Sharps container.

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The Solid Waste Fee is implemented in accordance with Calaveras County Ordinance 2510. Currently the fee is $150 per year per residential equivalent. Please click to read the full ordinance.

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We have a mixed recyclable program, where you can recycle glass, jars, newspaper, aluminum, tin, plastic bottles, paperboard, magazines, office and junk mail in the same container. So, whether you have curbside service or you self haul, you don't have to separate the items.

Mixed Recycables Mixed Recyclables

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Our mission is to ensure the availability of safe, responsible, and cost effective waste collection and disposal services to residents and businesses in Calaveras County. This site is for everyone interested in making smart choices about the waste which is now generated in our homes, businesses, and our communities.