Reno Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Reno recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in Reno?
Can you recycle cardboard in Reno?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Reno?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Reno?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Reno?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Reno?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Reno?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Reno?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Reno?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Reno?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Reno?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Reno?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Reno?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
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 2026-09-24: 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.