Since the beginning of 2024, a 25-cent fee has been applied to each disposable cup and food container provided for to-go orders at food establishments in Truckee. Like the disposable bag fee at grocery stores, the 25-cent fee is intended to incentivize customers to bring their own reusable cup or food container. Truckee residents and visitors who regularly order food to go are encouraged to purchase a reusable Green Box, which is meant to withstand 1000 washes. You can buy the Green Box at one of six participating restaurants for $5. After use, rinse the green box and  mention that you’re using the Green Box program when you place your order at a participating restaurant. Turn in your rinsed Green Box and pick up your order in a new Green Box, no charge.  Read more here.