Reno Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove same day.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | City of Reno residential customers receive four free drop-off visits per calendar year to authorized WM transfer stations (Commercial Row or Stead) to dispose of one standard pickup truck load of waste or four tires per trip with a current utility bill or matching photo ID. In addition, residents receive 20 excess waste stickers mailed each December for curbside pickup of 32-gallon bags on regular service days. Roll-off dumpster rentals (4 or 6 yard bins) are available for large bulky cleanouts. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Holiday trees and yard waste can be cut into 3-foot lengths, bundled or bagged, labeled with an excess waste sticker, and kept under 40 lbs for curbside collection on regular service days. Customers may also use one of their 4 free annual dumps to bring green waste to the Commercial Row Transfer Station or Lockwood Landfill for composting. |
Trash container requirements
- WM-provided 96, 64, or 35 gallon cart for weekly residential trash collection
- Place container on street with wheels against curb by 6:00 AM on scheduled collection day
- Keep container at least 3 feet away from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles
- All trash should be bagged; do not overfill container and keep lid tightly closed
- Remove containers from the street on the same day after collection is completed
Reno recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and paper shipping boxes (clean, dry, flattened)
- Paper, magazines, newspapers, paperboard boxes, and mail
- Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans (clean and empty)
- Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, tubs, and cups (clean and empty)
- Glass bottles and jars (clean and rinsed)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film liners (never bag recyclables; place loose in cart)
- Household hazardous waste (paint, motor oil, batteries, pool chemicals)
- Food scraps, liquids, and greasy food packaging
- Yard waste, tree trimmings, leaves, and loose grass clippings
- Construction debris, lumber, tile, auto parts, and tires
- Medical waste, sharps, needles, syringes, and electronics
Reno bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | City of Reno residential customers receive four free drop-off visits per calendar year to authorized WM transfer stations (Commercial Row or Stead) to dispose of one standard pickup truck load of waste or four tires per trip with a current utility bill or matching photo ID. In addition, residents receive 20 excess waste stickers mailed each December for curbside pickup of 32-gallon bags on regular service days. Roll-off dumpster rentals (4 or 6 yard bins) are available for large bulky cleanouts. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 775-329-8822 |
Reno holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: no change. Regular collection dates do not change.
Observed holidays: None listed. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Reno, NV
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
DPW & sanitation contact
Waste Management of Nevada · contractor
Phone: 775-329-8822
100 Vassar StreetReno, NV 89502
These collection rules cover Zone City of Reno Residential Franchise Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Reno, NV?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove same day.. These rules apply to Zone City of Reno Residential Franchise Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Reno?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. The listed holiday policy keeps regular pickup dates unchanged. No observed holidays are listed. These rules apply to Zone City of Reno Residential Franchise Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Reno?
City of Reno residential customers receive four free drop-off visits per calendar year to authorized WM transfer stations (Commercial Row or Stead) to dispose of one standard pickup truck load of waste or four tires per trip with a current utility bill or matching photo ID. In addition, residents receive 20 excess waste stickers mailed each December for curbside pickup of 32-gallon bags on regular service days. Roll-off dumpster rentals (4 or 6 yard bins) are available for large bulky cleanouts. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 775-329-8822 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Reno Residential Franchise Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in Reno?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and paper shipping boxes (clean, dry, flattened), Paper, magazines, newspapers, paperboard boxes, and mail, Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans (clean and empty), Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, tubs, and cups (clean and empty), Glass bottles and jars (clean and rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film liners (never bag recyclables; place loose in cart), Household hazardous waste (paint, motor oil, batteries, pool chemicals), Food scraps, liquids, and greasy food packaging, Yard waste, tree trimmings, leaves, and loose grass clippings, Construction debris, lumber, tile, auto parts, and tires, Medical waste, sharps, needles, syringes, and electronics. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Reno Residential Franchise Service Area.