There's No Such Thing as "Away": Rethinking Waste in Truckee-Tahoe

"When you throw something away, it goes somewhere." That simple reminder from Waste Free Tahoe founder María López Godoy set the tone for recent Truckee Chamber Lunch & Learn and Climate Transformation Alliance presentations on waste reduction. Attendees learned that Truckee has not had a landfill since 1995. Instead, local waste is sorted at the Eastern Regional Materials Recovery Facility before being shipped to destinations as far away as Nevada and overseas for cardboard.

López Godoy also dispelled common recycling myths. Many ideas in her presentation were applicable to households as well as businesses. She encouraged businesses to understand their waste streams, review disposal costs, improve bin signage, reduce single-use products, and train employees on proper sorting. As California regulations continue to evolve, reducing waste is both good environmental stewardship and good business. Read some simple steps you can take now to save in the full article on Truckee.com.

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National Night Out Is Back!

Tomorrow, August 5, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Get to know the people who help keep our community safe at National Night Out!

This free community event brings together local public safety agencies for an evening of connection, fun, and family-friendly activities. Meet local first responders, explore emergency vehicles up close, enjoy free food, and learn more about the organizations that serve the Truckee community every day. Mugz will be there!

National Night Out is a great opportunity to build relationships with local agencies, ask questions, and enjoy an evening with friends, family, and neighbors. We hope to see you there!

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Lunch & Learn: Town of Truckee Business Updates - Permitting and Community Services

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Join us next week to stay informed on two important Town of Truckee initiatives that could impact local businesses and the community. Join Town representatives for an overview of the new cloud-based permitting system, designed to simplify the permitting process and improve the experience for residents, contractors, and businesses.

You'll also receive an update on the Town's process in the Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal/Recology acquisition, including where the acquisition process stands, what comes next, and what it could mean for community services in Truckee. Whether you're planning a project, operating a business, or simply want to stay informed, this Lunch & Learn offers valuable insights and the opportunity to ask questions directly to Town staff.

Don't miss this opportunity to get a firsthand look at the new platform, ask questions, and prepare for the transition to a faster, more convenient permitting process. Lunch & Learn is free for Truckee Chamber members and lunch is included, but please register.

Tahoe WoRx - Your Employees' Health & Wellness

A healthy workforce helps your business thrive. At Tahoe WoRx, a service of Tahoe Forest Health System, we partner with employers throughout Truckee and North Lake Tahoe to provide occupational health services that support employee well-being, workplace safety, and business productivity.

Their comprehensive services include:

Employee Health & Medical Services
Workers' Compensation Care
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Pre-Employment Physicals
DOT Federal Motor Carrier & DMV Required Physicals
Workplace Wellness Programs

Whether you're hiring new employees, managing workplace injuries, or investing in employee wellness, Tahoe WoRx offers trusted, local care to help keep your workforce healthy and your business moving forward.

Learn more about how Tahoe WoRx can support your organization and create a healthier workplace.

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Meet New Member: Telson Media - Making Your Project Impossible to Ignore

From professional video production and photography to branding and live event support, Telson Media has become a trusted creative partner for businesses and organizations throughout Truckee-Tahoe and Reno. Owner Mike "Telson" Miller is also bringing his own creative vision to life through two original, locally developed projects.

This Yeti B is an outdoor lifestyle brand featuring hand-created artwork that celebrates adventure, local pride, and community, with opportunities for businesses to collaborate on custom designs. Eyozi is a new social wellness app in public beta that encourages meaningful connections through mood tracking, safety check-ins, and real-world meetups. There are no photo uploads, no likes/dislikes; it's a way to get support and support those around you.

Read more about Nelson's creative projects on Truckee.com and visit Telson Media's website for more information, or email Miller at telson@telsonmedia.com or call 530-608-4229 to learn how Telson Media can help bring your next creative project to life.

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Town of Truckee's Energy Resilience Plan Survey

How can Truckee better prepare for power outages and emergencies? Sierra Business Council is partnering with the Town of Truckee and consulting firm ICF to develop the Town's first Energy Resilience Plan and they're seeking your input.

They want to hear how power outages from winter storms, wildfire-related shutoffs, and other emergencies have affected residents and businesses. If you own a business in Truckee, please take both the Resident and Business surveys. Your experiences and priorities will help shape future programs and solutions that strengthen our community during power outages.

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Nominate Your Peers! Top of the Town - 73rd Annual Truckee Chamber Awards Celebration

Nominate by September 2, 2026 | Annual Awards September 25, 2026

It's time to celebrate the organizations and business leaders who make our mountain community so special! The Truckee Chamber is now accepting nominations for the 73rd Annual Top of the Town Awards in these categories:

Business of the Year
New Business of the Year
Outstanding Customer Service
Business Owner/Entrepreneur of the Year
Community First Award

Know an amazing Chamber member? Tell us why they deserve to be recognized! The more details you share, the better.

Then join us on Friday, September 25 as we celebrate our local business community at the Top of the Town Awards Celebration at Alder Creek Adventure Center.

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TTCF's 2026 Regional Community Grant Cycle Is Open!

Kickoff, Meet the Funders, & Q & A (Virtual Meeting)

Tomorrow, August 5, 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

The 2026 Regional Community Grant Cycle application portal and Give Back Tahoe registration are now open, and they'd love to help you get started. If you're planning to apply for grant funding this year, don't miss tomorrow's virtual information session

Hear directly from representatives of the Martis Camp Foundation, Martis Fund, Tahoe Donner Giving Fund, and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation as they discuss:

Their missions and funding priorities
Why they've come together through this collaborative grant cycle
The types of organizations, programs, and projects they're hoping to support
How the Regional Community Grant Cycle is designed to simplify the application process and maximize community impact

They'll also review the overall grant cycle strategy and leave plenty of time for live Q&A. If you can't make the meeting, all registrants will receive the recording. Good luck!

Community Connections: Intro to Red Light Therapy at Vida.Brillo

Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Please join us for sips, bites, socializing and an introduction to the benefits of red light therapy with Porscha Adams at Vida.Brillo Red Light Therapy. Vida.Brillo brings science-backed, non-invasive therapies that are convenient and easily accessible to downtown Truckee.

We'll enjoy apps, wine, and good conversation while learning about the benefits from Porscha and get to experience red light therapy in a calming, approachable setting. Also known as photo biomodulation, it is widely recognized for its role in cellular repair, collagen stimulation, inflammation reduction, boosting your immune system, and more health benefits.

We hope you'll join us. $20 per person. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Good Morning Truckee: Housing in Truckee and Our Region

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Housing continues to be one of the most important topics impacting our community. Join us for our August Good Morning Truckee breakfast meeting as we explore the programs, resources, and partnerships working to address housing needs across the Truckee-Tahoe region.

This event is designed for employers, employees, homeowners, renters, and those simply interested in the future of housing in our region, this program will provide valuable insight into the organizations, programs, and collaborative efforts making a difference.

Learn what's available today, what's on the horizon, and how these local initiatives are helping create housing solutions for the Truckee community.

Our speakers will be:

Shelly Purdy - Director of Strategic Partnerships & Operations with Tahoe Housing Hub
Heidi Volkhardt Allstead - Executive Director for Truckee Tahoe Workforce Housing Agency
Lynn Baumgartner - Program Coordinator, Housing Division for Town of Truckee

And we'll hear about nonprofit, Tahoe Truckee Media, from Rory O'Farrell, who is usually behind the video camera.

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More Events

Mark your calendars for our August Networking Mixer on Thursday, August 27 hosted by Village Camp!

Can you believe that this week is the last Truckee Thursday? Take the shuttle or bike and don't miss out! This weekend there several great signature events, including the 25th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest benefiting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe with Pressing Strings as the headliner!

Check out these and many more events on our Events Calendar on Truckee.com!

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