Reno, NV Waste Collection Schedule
Complete waste management schedule including trash pickup, recycling, bulk waste, and special collections for Reno.
Collection Zones & Pickup Days
Find your neighborhood to see your collection schedule
View Interactive Zone MapZone 1 - Downtown / Midtown / Old Southwest
Neighborhoods:
- •Downtown Reno
- •Midtown
- •Old Southwest
- •Powning
- •West Street
- •Riverside
- •Newlands
- •Wells Avenue District
- •River District
- •Fourth Street Corridor
- •Chinatown
- •Cal-Neva
Zone 2 - Northwest / University / Somersett
Neighborhoods:
- •University of Nevada, Reno area
- •West University
- •Somersett
- •Verdi
- •Old Northwest
- •Northwest Reno
- •Plumas
- •Rolling Hills
- •Wingfield Springs
- •Cold Springs
- •Lemmon Valley
- •Stead
Zone 3 - North Valleys / Spanish Springs
Neighborhoods:
- •Spanish Springs
- •North Valleys
- •Sun Valley
- •Golden Valley
- •Silver Knolls
- •Tracy
- •Panther Valley
- •Red Hawk
- •Painted Rock
- •Sky Ranch
- •North Reno
Zone 4 - Southwest / Caughlin Ranch / Hidden Valley
Neighborhoods:
- •Caughlin Ranch
- •Hidden Valley
- •Lakeridge
- •Timberline
- •Southwest Reno
- •Brookfield
- •Juniper Hills
- •Saddlehorn
- •St. James Village
- •Mayberry
- •West Reno
- •Virginia Lake
Zone 5 - South Reno / Damonte Ranch / Montreux
Neighborhoods:
- •South Reno
- •Damonte Ranch
- •Montreux
- •Arrowcreek
- •Saddlehorn
- •St. James Village
- •South Meadows
- •Double Diamond
- •Galena Forest
- •Steamboat
- •Pleasant Valley
- •Geiger Grade
Zone 6 - East Reno / Sparks Border / Southeast
Neighborhoods:
- •East Reno
- •Southeast Reno
- •Mira Loma
- •Wildcreek
- •Deer Park
- •Donner Springs
- •Huffaker
- •Lakeside
- •Pioneer Meadows
- •Smithridge
- •Steamboat Springs
- •University Terrace
Service Provider
privateWaste Management (WM) of Northern Nevada
Bulk Waste Pickup
Accepted Items
- •Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables, dressers)
- •Mattresses and box springs
- •Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers)
- •Water heaters
- •Carpet and padding (rolled and tied)
- •Large household items
- •Yard waste and green debris
- •Construction debris (residential only, up to 1 truck load)
- •Tires (fees may apply)
- •Electronics (computers, TVs, monitors)
- •Exercise equipment
- •BBQ grills
- •Swing sets and outdoor play equipment
Not Accepted
- •Hazardous materials (paint, chemicals, pesticides)
- •Medical waste
- •Commercial or business waste
- •Loads exceeding standard pickup truck capacity (3 cubic yards)
- •Wet paint or open containers
- •Propane tanks (over 20 lbs)
- •Contractor-generated construction debris
Reno residential customers receive 4 free trips per year to WM transfer stations (Commercial Row or Stead). Each trip is good for disposal of one standard pickup truck load (3 cubic yards) of material. You must bring proof of Reno residency and active WM account. Additionally, Lockwood Landfill accepts one bulky item (such as a mattress or sofa) per household at no cost Monday-Saturday. Excess waste stickers (20 provided annually) can be used for overflow trash beyond cart capacity. For large volumes or special items, contact WM at 775-329-8822 for pricing and scheduling.
Recycling Program
Accepted Materials
- •Paper: Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, office paper, junk mail, phone books, paper bags
- •Cardboard: Flattened corrugated boxes, cereal boxes, paperboard, shoe boxes, cardboard packaging
- •Plastics: Bottles, jugs, jars, and tubs only - #1 and #2 plastics (water bottles, milk jugs, detergent containers, yogurt containers)
- •Glass: Bottles and jars (all colors - clear, green, brown)
- •Metal: Aluminum cans, tin/steel cans, clean aluminum foil, metal lids
- •Beverage cartons: Milk cartons, juice boxes, soy milk containers, broth boxes
Not Accepted
- •Plastic bags and film (return to retail stores)
- •Plastic wrap and shrink wrap
- •Styrofoam and foam packaging
- •Plastic straws, utensils, cups, and plates
- •Plastic containers by number only (WM Reno accepts by SHAPE - bottles, jugs, jars, tubs)
- •Bubble wrap and packing peanuts
- •Drinking glasses, plates, ceramics, and pottery
- •Window glass, mirrors, and auto glass
- •Light bulbs (take to HERO Environmental)
- •Greasy or food-contaminated pizza boxes
- •Waxed or plastic-coated paper
- •Shredded paper (small amounts ok in paper bag)
- •Food waste and organic materials
- •Yard waste and garden debris
- •Clothes, textiles, and fabrics
- •Diapers and hygiene products
- •Hazardous materials (paint, batteries, chemicals)
- •Electronics and appliances
- •Medical waste and sharps
- •Propane tanks and compressed gas cylinders
- •Hangers (return to dry cleaners)
- •Tanglers (hoses, cords, wires, chains)
Reno uses single-stream recycling - all recyclables go together in one blue cart, no sorting required. Items must be empty, clean, and dry. Rinse containers to remove food residue. Do NOT bag recyclables - place items loosely in the cart. Flatten cardboard boxes to save space. Place carts at curbside with wheels against the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day, at least 3 feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles. Lids should be closed. Do not overfill the cart. WM only accepts plastics by SHAPE (bottles, jugs, jars, and tubs), not by recycling number. When in doubt, throw it out. Contamination reduces recycling effectiveness. For large amounts of cardboard, take to the Cardboard Drop-Off at 1100 E. Commercial Row (Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM) or use transfer station trips.
Holiday Schedule
Waste Management observes major holidays with adjusted collection schedules. When a holiday falls on a weekday, trash and recycling collection continues as normal - WM provides service on all holidays in Reno. This is a key advantage for Reno residents. However, transfer stations and landfills have modified hours on holidays. HERO Environmental and transfer facilities are typically closed on: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Lockwood Landfill also closes for MLK Day and Nevada Day. For holiday schedules, check the WM website or call 775-329-8822. In rare cases of severe weather or equipment issues, collection may be delayed by one day.
Important Information
Official Data Sources
- https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/nv/reno/trash-pickup-reno-nv
- https://www.reno.gov/community/sustainability/recycle
- https://www.reno.gov/community/community-cleanups
- https://wmnorcalnev.com/facilities/sage-street-transfer-station/
- https://wmnorcalnev.com/facilities/lockwood-landfill/
- https://www.heroenv.com/
- https://www.wm.com/location/nevada/northern-nevada/washoecounty/
- https://ndep.nv.gov/nevada-recycles