Las Vegas Bulk Trash Pickup Rules (2026 Rules & Calendar)
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 10 items per collection. Republic Services provides a dedicated bulk collection truck every other week on your designated route day. Bulk items include large household furniture, tied branch bundles, and items too big for carts. Items must be set curbside; haulers will not remove items from private property. Appliances containing Freon (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners) are not accepted curbside and must be self-hauled to transfer stations.
Las Vegas bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Republic Services provides a dedicated bulk collection truck every other week on your designated route day. Bulk items include large household furniture, tied branch bundles, and items too big for carts. Items must be set curbside; haulers will not remove items from private property. Appliances containing Freon (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners) are not accepted curbside and must be self-hauled to transfer stations. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 10 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 702-735-5151 |
Mattress bagging rule: Mattresses must be bagged under the listed rules. Confirm the required plastic encasement before pickup.
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
AcceptedCouches, chairs, tables, and dressers can be set curbside on your scheduled bi-weekly bulk pickup day.
Appliances
Accepted with conditionsNon-Freon appliances are collected on bulk days. Refrigerators, freezers, and window AC units containing Freon are not collected curbside; take to North Las Vegas Transfer Station or Apex Landfill for safe disposal.
Construction debris
Accepted with conditionsSmall quantities of lumber with nails removed can be bundled up to 6 feet; major remodeling debris requires roll-off dumpster service.
How to throw away a mattress in Las Vegas
Follow the listed bulk rule: Republic Services provides a dedicated bulk collection truck every other week on your designated route day. Bulk items include large household furniture, tied branch bundles, and items too big for carts. Items must be set curbside; haulers will not remove items from private property. Appliances containing Freon (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners) are not accepted curbside and must be self-hauled to transfer stations.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: Mattress bagging is required under the listed rules. Confirm the required plastic bag or encasement and sealing instructions with dispatch before collection. Read mattress bagging laws →
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.
Las Vegas Curbside Scavenging & Trash Picking Rules
Whether you want usable items salvaged before the compactor crushes them or you are looking for scrap metal, understand the local curbside legal boundaries in Las Vegas.
Public Curb vs. City Cart Ownership
Under federal precedent, property discarded in public rights-of-way is legally abandoned. However, many municipal ordinances classify materials placed inside official city-owned recycling carts as city property. Removing materials from inside containers can trigger municipal pilfering fines.
Mark Usable Items with a "FREE" Sign
If you want scrap metal collectors or neighbors to haul away working appliances, lawnmowers, or furniture before bulk pickup day, tape a clear "FREE" sign to the item and place it directly on the curb line away from your private driveway.
Las Vegas Area Landfills & Citizen Drop-Off Stations
When you have large renovation loads, dirt, concrete, or bulky waste exceeding curbside limits, self-haul directly to a verified transfer station or county landfill serving Clark County.
📍 315 W Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Accepts household trash, bulk waste, and Freon appliances (refrigerators, freezers, and window AC units) for a disposal fee.
📍 13550 US Hwy 93, Las Vegas, NV 89165
Regional solid waste landfill facility accepting bulk trash, appliances, and non-hazardous municipal solid waste.
All open truck beds and trailers must be secured with a tarp. Unsecured loads face an immediate $20 to $50 state fee at the scale.
Most facilities have a minimum entry fee ($25 to $45) covering up to 1,000 lbs, with prorated per-ton rates for heavier commercial debris.
To receive discounted residential gate rates, bring a valid state driver license and a current local municipal water or utility bill.
If your project exceeds city bulk limits, review our dumpster rental vs. bulk pickup cost comparison or read our construction debris weight guide.
Local disposal alternatives in Clark County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
North Las Vegas Transfer Station (Cheyenne)
315 W Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Accepts household trash, bulk waste, and Freon appliances (refrigerators, freezers, and window AC units) for a disposal fee.
Apex Landfill Public Disposal Area
13550 US Hwy 93, Las Vegas, NV 89165
Regional solid waste landfill facility accepting bulk trash, appliances, and non-hazardous municipal solid waste.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
Republic Services of Southern Nevada · contractor
Phone: 702-735-5151
495 S Main StLas Vegas, NV 89101
These collection rules cover Zone City of Las Vegas Franchise Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Las Vegas, NV?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday and Saturday. Set containers out Place containers curbside no later than 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day. Position bins no more than 2 feet from the street curb with handles facing your home and maintain at least 2 feet of space from obstructions. Remove containers within 24 hours.. These rules apply to Zone City of Las Vegas Franchise Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Las Vegas?
As of 2026-10-10: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Las Vegas Franchise Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Las Vegas?
Republic Services provides a dedicated bulk collection truck every other week on your designated route day. Bulk items include large household furniture, tied branch bundles, and items too big for carts. Items must be set curbside; haulers will not remove items from private property. Appliances containing Freon (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners) are not accepted curbside and must be self-hauled to transfer stations. The listed limit is 10 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 702-735-5151 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Las Vegas Franchise Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in Las Vegas?
The listed accepted materials are Paper (office paper, newspaper, envelopes, junk mail, phone books, magazines, brochures), Cardboard (flattened shipping boxes, cereal boxes, paper food cartons with liners removed), Plastics (water bottles, soda bottles, milk jugs, shampoo bottles, detergent jugs rinsed clean), Metal (aluminum beverage cans, food and soup cans rinsed clean), Glass (glass food jars, beverage bottles, glass containers empty and rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags and film wrap (take back to participating grocery retailers), Styrofoam and plastic #6 packaging, Food waste, napkins, paper towels, and soiled food wrappers, Greasy pizza boxes and takeout containers, Garden hoses, ropes, wires, cords, diapers, and yard waste. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Las Vegas Franchise Service Area.