Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Reno, NV
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Reno residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly trash collection (96, 64, or 35 gal cart) and biweekly recycling (even/odd weeks); carts curbside by 6 a.m. WM collects on all holidays.
- No regular curbside bulk pickup; the City of Reno runs free Biggest Little Fall Refresh Cleaning events for residential bulky waste only. Fall 2026 dates: Oct 10 (Reno High School, 395 Booth St), Oct 17 (Brown Elementary, 13815 Spelling Ct), Oct 24 (Wooster High School, 1331 E Plumb Ln), Nov 7 (Trainer Middle School, 1700 Carville Dr), Nov 14 (Melton Elementary, 6575 Archimedes Ln) — 9am to 12pm or until Waste Management bins are full
- Free
- WM (Waste Management) — City of Reno franchise
At a glance: Reno
- Trash day
- Weekly trash collection (96, 64, or 35 gal cart) and biweekly recycling (even/odd weeks); carts curbside by 6 a.m. WM collects on all holidays.
- Bulk pickup
- No regular curbside bulk pickup; the City of Reno runs free Biggest Little Fall Refresh Cleaning events for residential bulky waste only. Fall 2026 dates: Oct 10 (Reno High School, 395 Booth St), Oct 17 (Brown Elementary, 13815 Spelling Ct), Oct 24 (Wooster High School, 1331 E Plumb Ln), Nov 7 (Trainer Middle School, 1700 Carville Dr), Nov 14 (Melton Elementary, 6575 Archimedes Ln) — 9am to 12pm or until Waste Management bins are full
- Bulk cost
- Free
- Dump
- Commercial Row Transfer Station
- Hazardous waste
- No permanent HHW facility: the City of Reno holds periodic citywide hazardous-waste and e-waste collection events (e.g., Sep 26, 2026 at Reno High School; watch reno.gov for future dates). For year-round HHW disposal locations, WM refers Reno residents to Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful — (775) 851-5185 or KTMB.org/recycle.
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly trash collection (96, 64, or 35 gal cart) and biweekly recycling (even/odd weeks); carts curbside by 6 a.m. WM collects on all holidays.
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Commercial Row Transfer Station | transfer-station | 1390 E. Commercial Row, Reno, NV 89512 | Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sat–Sun 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | Reno residential customers: one standard pickup truck load free, 4 times per year (recent WM bill or matching ID required; account must be current). Other loads: fees apply — no cash (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or personal check). |
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| Stead Transfer Station | transfer-station | 13890 Mt. Anderson St, Reno, NV 89506 | Tue–Sat 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | Reno residential customers: one standard pickup truck load free, 4 times per year (recent WM bill or matching ID required; account must be current). Other loads: fees apply — no cash (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or personal check). |
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Household hazardous waste
No permanent HHW facility: the City of Reno holds periodic citywide hazardous-waste and e-waste collection events (e.g., Sep 26, 2026 at Reno High School; watch reno.gov for future dates). For year-round HHW disposal locations, WM refers Reno residents to Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful — (775) 851-5185 or KTMB.org/recycle.
Accepted
- paint
- pesticides
- fluorescent lights
- large batteries
- cleaning chemicals
- electronics (tvs, microwaves, computers, cell phones, electronic home appliances)
- large appliances (1 per household: refrigerator, washer/dryer)
- tires (7 per household)
E-waste
- How
- Electronic waste accepted for a charge at the WM Recycling Center, 1100 E. Commercial Row, Reno, NV 89512; also accepted at the City of Reno's periodic e-waste collection events
- Cost
- For a charge at the WM Recycling Center (call 775-329-8822); free at City of Reno periodic e-waste collection events
WM collects on all holidays. WM publishes 2026 residential rates effective April 1, 2026 (see home.wm.com/reno). City cleanup-event questions: Reno Direct (775) 334-4636, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Community cleanup event dates shown are fall 2026; check reno.gov for current/spring schedules.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Reno, NV?
- Weekly trash collection (96, 64, or 35 gal cart) and biweekly recycling (even/odd weeks); carts curbside by 6 a.m. WM collects on all holidays.
- When is bulk pickup in Reno, NV?
- No regular curbside bulk pickup; the City of Reno runs free Biggest Little Fall Refresh Cleaning events for residential bulky waste only. Fall 2026 dates: Oct 10 (Reno High School, 395 Booth St), Oct 17 (Brown Elementary, 13815 Spelling Ct), Oct 24 (Wooster High School, 1331 E Plumb Ln), Nov 7 (Trainer Middle School, 1700 Carville Dr), Nov 14 (Melton Elementary, 6575 Archimedes Ln) — 9am to 12pm or until Waste Management bins are full No appointment; show up at the event for your ward
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Reno?
- Free
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Reno?
- residential bulky waste
- Where can I dump trash near Reno?
- Commercial Row Transfer Station (1390 E. Commercial Row, Reno, NV 89512); Stead Transfer Station (13890 Mt. Anderson St, Reno, NV 89506)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Reno?
- No permanent HHW facility: the City of Reno holds periodic citywide hazardous-waste and e-waste collection events (e.g., Sep 26, 2026 at Reno High School; watch reno.gov for future dates). For year-round HHW disposal locations, WM refers Reno residents to Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful — (775) 851-5185 or KTMB.org/recycle.
- E-waste in Reno: Electronic waste accepted for a charge at the WM Recycling Center, 1100 E. Commercial Row, Reno, NV 89512; also accepted at the City of Reno's periodic e-waste collection events
- Electronic waste accepted for a charge at the WM Recycling Center, 1100 E. Commercial Row, Reno, NV 89512; also accepted at the City of Reno's periodic e-waste collection events