Reno Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. 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.
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Reno
Follow the listed bulk 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.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Large appliances and bulky metal items can be disposed of using the 4 free annual transfer station drop-off visits or scheduled dumpster service. Free appliance and electronic collection is also offered at designated City of Reno Community Cleanup events.
Local disposal alternatives in Washoe County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Reno Recycling Center
1392 E. Commercial Row, Reno, NV 89512
Drop-off facility for residential recyclable materials, single-stream recyclables, and educational facility tours.
WM Commercial Row Transfer Station
1390 E. Commercial Row, Reno, NV 89512
Full-service transfer station accepting residential waste, bulky items, tires, and green waste for composting. Reno residents receive four free truck loads per year with utility bill or matching ID.
WM Stead Transfer Station
13800 Mount Anderson Road, Reno, NV 89506
North Valleys transfer station accepting municipal solid waste, bulky items, and general debris. Eligible for the 4 free annual resident drop-off trips.
Lockwood Regional Landfill
2700 Mustang Road, Sparks, NV 89434
Regional sanitary landfill serving Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County with disposal services and green waste composting.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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.