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Sustainable Truckee Guide

Sustainable Truckee Visitors Guide

Visit like a PRO! Use this guide and learn how to take care of Truckee-Tahoe while having a safe and adventurous vacation. Bring-your-own water bottle and drink pure, clean Truckee Tap. Stay in a Truckee eco-green hotel or mountain home and be a friendly, mindful neighbor. Rent an E-Bike in summer and ride our year-round FREE TART shuttle to access trailheads, downtown and park & ride lots to Ski Areas. Shop local, support our community and buy Sustainable Truckee Gift Cards. Last but not least, let’s all keep it clean! Pack out trash and pick up what you can.
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Learn & Stay Informed

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Read & bookmark Truckee's Visitor Guides: Black Bears & Food Storage, Sustainable Transportation, Boating & Water Recreation, Wildfire Season, Power Outages, & Winter Weekend Traffic.

‍Read Truckee's Good Neighbor Flyer to understand what's expected during your stay.

Sign up for Visit Truckee Tahoe's monthly visitor e-newsletter.
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Reduce Waste

Order takeout in Truckee’s Reusable Green Box. This zero-waste alternative is available at nine restaurants.

‍Use reusable bags, mugs, and bottles to minimize single-use waste.

‍Avoid a 25¢ fee on disposable cups and containers; bring your own or dine on-site.

‍Fill your reusable bottle with Truckee’s fresh, clean tap water.

‍Compost food scraps at one of Truckee’s four year-round drop-off locations.
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Take Care of Truckee's Land, Water & Wildlife

Leave No Trace by packing out your trash & pick up any extra litter you find.

‍Leave No Poop! Clean up after your pet to protect Truckee’s rivers and lakes from harmful bacteria.

‍Reduce light pollution by turning off outdoor lights to keep Truckee’s night skies beautiful.

‍Respect Wildlife & Stay Bearwise by never feeding or approaching bears. Always ensure your your food and garbage are secure.
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Visit Car-Free

Use Truckee’s FREE "around town" shuttle: TART Connect. This on-demand shuttle provides FREE door-to-door rides in Truckee.

‍Get around Truckee on e-bike’s. Use the BCycle app to rent an e-bike conveniently located throughout town. Offered seasonally with various pass options.

‍Walk or ride Truckee’s 26 miles of scenic paved trails. Open year-round with over 20 miles plowed in winter.

‍Charge your EV at one of Truckee’s 60+ stations.
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Be a Good Neighboor

Embrace Truckee's mountain town spirit by being a considerate visitor. Kindness, patience, and responsibility ensure a positive experience for everyone.

“Take it slow, Tahoe.” Drive safely and enjoy the view, while always keeping an eye on the road.

‍Share the trail and pedal responsibly. Wear a helmet, abide by Truckee’s 15mph speed limit and yield to pedestrians.

‍Truckee loves well-behaved dogs! Keep your pet under visual and voice control or on a leash. Be mindful of noise & clean up after your pet.
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Book Lodging Direct

Get the best lodging rates. Save up to 15% in third-party service fees when you book direct on Visit Truckee-Tahoe's booking engine.

Booking direct supports locals. Independent homeowners, local property managers, and hoteliers employ Truckee's workforce, supporting residents and families.

Get to know your expert lodging host for the best vacation experience, whether you are wondering what restaurants offer sustainable dining or how to rent an e-bike.

Choose Eco/Green Friendly lodging. Find vacation homes, hotels, lodges, and inns that have been certified as achieving the Sustainable Truckee Eco/Green Standards.
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Shop & Dine Local

Buy Sustainable Truckee Gift Cards. Redeemable at 60+ local businesses, with 25% of every card matched to support stewardship projects.

‍Shop local. Explore gear shops, boutiques, unique gifts, and certified Green Businesses.

‍Eat farm fresh. Enjoy organic, sustainable food from Truckee’s natural food stores and farmers markets.

‍Explore local mountain cuisine. Enjoy seasonal, sustainable dishes with vegan, vegetarian, and allergy-friendly options.
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Give Back

Leave a lasting impact by giving back to Truckee. Whether through volunteering, donating, or simply spreading the word about sustainable travel, your efforts contribute to preserving and celebrating this special place.

Volunteer - Spend time helping a local cause and connect with Truckee residents.

‍Explore Truckee’s history - Learn about its diverse cultural heritage, from Chinese immigrants, the unsung heroes of the Transcontinental Railroad, to the Washoe people who call Truckee home.

‍Donate - Support a Truckee nonprofit that aligns with your values; visit GiveBackTahoe.org.

‍Inspire - Share your sustainable visit and encourage mindful travel among friends and family.
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About Sustainable Truckee

In 2020, Visit Truckee-Tahoe formed as the first official tourism authority for Truckee, California, with a focus on protecting resident quality of life, visitor quality of experience, community character, and our environment.

The Truckee Stewardship Plan is our sustainability roadmap driven by resident input. It geographically encompasses the Middle Truckee and Martis Watersheds, including Town of Truckee, Northstar California, Palisades Tahoe, Donner Summit, and Yuba Watershed.  

This plan intersects with the Lake Tahoe Stewardship Plan on unified regional messaging for safe, responsible recreation and promotion of public transportation.

We invite you to join us in making sustainable choices that keep Truckee an authentic, small mountain town.
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