Reno Trash Pickup Schedule, Recycling & Bulk Waste 2026
Find your Reno WM collection day, recycling week (even or odd), excess waste stickers, free transfer station trips, and HHW voucher program.
City of Reno · Waste Management (WM) of Northern Nevada · Exclusive Franchise · Updated May 2026
Find Your Reno Collection Day
Select your pickup day to see your trash and recycling schedule — including whether your recycling runs on even or odd weeks. Your exact day is address-based: use the WM address lookup tool for your precise schedule.
👈 Select your day above to see your complete Reno collection schedule.
⚠ Not sure of your day or whether you’re on even or odd weeks? Use the WM address lookup tool or call 775-329-8822. Download the Even or Odd Week calendar from the WM Reno page. More contact options ↓
Reno Waste Collection — Quick Facts
Waste Management (WM) of Northern Nevada is the only authorized company for residential trash and recycling in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County under an exclusive franchise agreement with the City of Reno. Reno uses a 6-zone system with trash collected Monday through Saturday and recycling every other week on the same day. Your address determines your day and whether you’re on an even week or odd week recycling rotation.
Reno’s Two-Cart System — Trash & Recycling
WM provides two carts for each Reno residence. The franchise agreement with the City of Reno requires all customers to use WM’s carts — no personal bins or bags as substitutes. Three cart size options are available for trash; the recycling cart is 96 or 64 gallons. Service begins effective April 1, 2026 under updated residential rates.
Trash Cart (35, 64, or 96 gal)
All non-recyclable household waste. Must be bagged before placing in cart. Lid must close tightly. Weekly collection. Overflow requires an excess waste sticker.
Weekly • Bag All ItemsBlue Recycling Cart (64 or 96 gal)
Single-stream recycling. All accepted items go in loose — never bagged. Biweekly, on even or odd weeks. Blue-lidded cart identifies your recycling container.
Every Other Week • Loose Only⏰ Cart Placement Rules
- Place carts on the street with wheels against the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
- Remove carts from the curb the same day after collection.
- Keep carts at least 3 feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles.
- Lid must close tightly. Overflow items outside the cart may not be collected or may incur additional charges.
- All trash must be bagged before placing in the trash cart.
- Recyclables must be placed loose in the blue cart — never bagged (even in clear bags). Bagged recyclables are treated as trash.
💰 2026 Residential Service Rates (Effective April 1, 2026)
96-gal Trash + 96-gal Recycling
Check wm.com
Standard rate • Most common service level
64-gal Trash + 96-gal Recycling
~$16.40/month*
Mid-size household option
35-gal Trash + 96-gal Recycling
~$15.28/month*
Small household or light waste generators
Senior Rate (70+)
~$13.23/month*
35-gal trash + 64-gal recycling • Verification required
*Rates shown are approximate prior-year rates; verify current 2026 rates at wm.com or by calling 775-329-8822. Updated rates effective April 1, 2026. Additional cart pricing: $5.75–$9.37/month.
Reno Holiday Trash Collection 2026 — WM Collects on ALL Holidays
WM provides collection service on every holiday in Reno — there are no collection delays or service interruptions due to holidays. This is one of Reno’s most significant advantages over most US cities. However, WM transfer stations and the Lockwood Landfill have modified or closed hours on major holidays.
| Holiday | 2026 Date | Curbside Collection | Transfer Station / Landfill |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thu, Jan 1 | Normal Pickup | HERO & Transfer Stations Closed |
| MLK Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19 | Normal Pickup | Lockwood Landfill Closed |
| Presidents’ Day | Mon, Feb 16 | Normal Pickup | Check Hours |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 | Normal Pickup | HERO & Transfer Stations Closed |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4 | Normal Pickup | HERO & Transfer Stations Closed |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Normal Pickup | HERO & Transfer Stations Closed |
| Nevada Day | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Pickup | Lockwood Landfill Closed |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Normal Pickup | Check Hours |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Normal Pickup | HERO & Transfer Stations Closed |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Normal Pickup | HERO & Transfer Stations Closed |
Reno Recycling — What Goes in the Blue Cart
Reno uses single-stream recycling in the blue-lidded cart, collected every other week on your regular trash day. WM emphasizes recycling by shape for plastics, not by number: bottles, jugs, jars, and tubs only — regardless of the resin code. WM’s Three Basic Rules: Recycle dry bottles, cans, paper and cardboard • Keep food and liquid out • No loose plastic bags or film, no bagged recyclables. New in 2026: plastic and paper to-go cups are now accepted.
✅ Accepted in the Blue Cart
- Plastics (by shape): bottles, jugs, jars, and tubs only — #1 and #2 (water bottles, milk jugs, detergent bottles, yogurt containers). When in doubt, throw it out.
- NEW 2026: Plastic and paper to-go cups now accepted
- Paper: newspaper, office paper, magazines, junk mail, paper bags
- Cardboard: flattened boxes; large pieces can be taken to cardboard drop-off at 1100 E. Commercial Row
- Beverage cartons: milk cartons, juice boxes, soy milk containers, broth boxes
- Metal: aluminum cans, tin/steel cans, clean aluminum foil, metal lids
- Glass: bottles and jars, all colors — clear, green, brown (food and beverage only, rinsed)
🚫 Never in the Blue Cart
- Plastic bags, film, bubble wrap → grocery store drop-off (Trex partner locations)
- Bagged recyclables of any kind — bags are treated as trash
- Food or liquid residue — rinse everything first
- Styrofoam → check HERO Environmental
- Electronics → HERO Environmental or WM EcoCenter
- Batteries → HERO Environmental (HHW voucher)
- Household chemicals, paint, motor oil → GrayMar HHW voucher program
- Construction or demolition debris → transfer station
- Auto parts, tires, medical waste
🚬 Recycling Contamination Program
WM monitors for recycling contamination (prohibited items in the blue cart). The first two incidents result in a notification tag on your cart. Repeat violations may result in a surcharge added to your bill. If your recycling cart is flagged, remove the prohibited items and place them in your trash cart before the next collection.
🍃 Plastic Bag & Film Recycling
Plastic bags, film wrap, and bubble wrap cannot go in your blue cart — they tangle sorting machinery. The City of Reno is working with Trex to collect plastic film. Bins are located at Reno City Hall, 1 E First St., on the first and second floors. Also, many grocery stores (Target, Kroger-affiliated stores) have plastic film drop-off bins in their lobbies. Check trex.com for the complete accepted items list and drop-off locations.
Extra Waste Stickers & Overflow Options
Reno residents receive 20 excess waste stickers per year included with their WM service. Each sticker can be used for overflow trash that doesn’t fit in the cart — such as an extra bag placed beside the trash cart on collection day. Stickers are mailed with your WM bill. Keep them in a safe place; they are not replaceable if lost.
🎨 How Excess Waste Stickers Work
- Each sticker authorizes collection of one extra bag or bundle placed beside the cart on collection day.
- Only bags or items with a sticker attached will be collected. Items without stickers may be left behind.
- Place sticker-tagged items within clear view of the cart at the curb.
- Stickers are included with your annual WM bill. If you run out, additional stickers can be purchased by calling 775-329-8822.
- Stickers can also be used for extra yard waste bags (32-gallon bags) placed beside the cart.
Free Transfer Station Trips — 4 Per Year for Reno Residents
All Reno WM residential customers in good standing receive 4 free trips per year to WM transfer stations. Each trip allows disposal of one standard pickup truck load (3 cubic yards) of material. Bring proof of Reno residency and your active WM account. Use on any normal business day at the Stead Transfer Station or Commercial Row Transfer Station.
🚩 Commercial Row Transfer Station
1391 E. Commercial Row, Reno, NV 89512
Mixed Recycling Drop-Off also at: 1391 E. Commercial Row
Cardboard Drop-Off: 1100 E. Commercial Row
Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
🚩 Stead Transfer Station
North Reno area (Stead district)
Contact WM at 775-329-8822 for current address and hours
Mon–Sat, normal business hours
📦 Lockwood Regional Landfill
Accepts bulky items (mattresses, sofas) for free — one per household per visit, Mon–Sat.
Closed on New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, MLK Day, and Nevada Day.
🌿 HERO Environmental — Yard Waste
Hero Environmental Center
Accepts loose and bagged yard debris drop-off
Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. • Sat 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Household Hazardous Waste — GrayMar Voucher & HERO Drop-Off
HHW never belongs in curbside carts. Reno WM customers have two primary options: the annual GrayMar Environmental voucher (mailed in July bills) and year-round drop-off at HERO Environmental Services.
🔥 GrayMar Environmental — Annual Voucher Program
WM partners with GrayMar Environmental to offer Reno residents a free annual HHW disposal voucher. The voucher is included in your July WM bill. Use it to dispose of paint, batteries, pesticides, motor oil, and other household chemicals at no charge.
Accepted items: paint, varnish, batteries, pesticides, herbicides, cleaners, pool chemicals, motor oil, antifreeze, fluorescent bulbs, and more.
Call 775-329-8822 or check wm.com/reno for event dates and redemption instructions.
🔥 HERO Environmental Services — Year-Round Drop-Off
4900 Mill St, Suite #7, Reno, NV 89502
📞 (775) 900-4376
Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. • Saturday: Closed
Accepts household hazardous waste year-round. Also offers electronics recycling (e-waste), yard waste drop-off, and emergency response services.
💾 Electronics Recycling
HERO Environmental accepts electronics for recycling including TVs, computers, monitors, phones, batteries, and printers. Fees may apply for CRT monitors and large items.
WM also operates an EcoCenter at the WM Reno recycling facility — for electronics recycling options and tours. Call 775-329-8822 for current details.
🎩 WM Reno Recycling Center & EcoCenter
WM operates a state-of-the-art Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Reno. Residents and groups can request a free educational tour to see how single-stream recycling is processed. WM outreach also visits schools, HOAs, and community groups.
Call 775-329-8822 to schedule a tour or outreach visit.
✅ Accepted at GrayMar/HERO (HHW)
- Paint: latex and oil-based, stains, varnishes
- Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers
- Pool chemicals and solvents
- Batteries: all types including automotive and lithium
- Motor oil, antifreeze, automotive fluids
- Fluorescent and CFL bulbs
- Household cleaning chemicals
- Propane and compressed gas cylinders
🚫 Never in Curbside Carts
- Paint (liquid) → GrayMar voucher or HERO
- Motor oil or automotive fluids → HERO or auto parts stores
- Batteries (any type) → HERO or retail drop-off
- Electronics → HERO Environmental or EcoCenter
- Construction/demolition debris → transfer station
- Tires → tire retailers
- Medical or biological waste
- Auto parts or engines
Yard Waste Disposal in Reno — No Curbside Cart Service
Reno does not have a dedicated curbside yard waste cart or collection service. Yard waste and green clippings should go in your trash cart. For larger volumes, Reno residents have several disposal alternatives.
🌿 Options for Yard Waste
- Trash cart: Small amounts of yard waste go in the regular trash cart. If it won’t fit, use an excess waste sticker for a 32-gallon bag placed beside the cart.
- Free transfer station trips: Use one of your 4 free annual trips to the Commercial Row or Stead Transfer Station for large yard waste volumes (3 cubic yards per trip).
- HERO Environmental yard waste drop-off: Loose and bagged yard debris can be dropped off at 4900 Mill St., Suite #7, Monday–Friday 8am–3pm, Saturday 9am–3pm. Fees may apply for non-residential volumes.
- Home composting: Reno and Washoe County conducted a composting survey in May 2025 finding that 83% of respondents would compost food waste if available. Backyard composting is encouraged by the City of Reno as a landfill diversion strategy.
City of Reno Community Cleanup Events 2026
The City of Reno hosts free annual Community Cleanup events by Ward, typically from March through May. Residents can bring extra trash, large items, and other waste to designated school parking lots. Events run from 9 a.m. until WM containers are full or until noon, whichever comes first — arrive early.
| Ward | Date | Location | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 3 | Sat, Mar 21, 2026 | Wooster High School • 1331 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502 (entrance on Harvard Wy) | 9 AM – 12 PM |
| Ward 6 | Sat, Mar 28, 2026 | Brown Elementary School • 13815 Spelling Ct, Reno, NV 89521 (entrance on Spelling Ct) | 9 AM – 12 PM |
| Ward 4 | Sat, Apr 18, 2026 | O’Brien Middle School • 5000 Silver Lake Rd, Reno, NV 89506 (entrance on Silver Lake Rd) | 9 AM – 12 PM |
| Ward 5 | Sat, Apr 25, 2026 | Melton Elementary School • 6575 Archimedes Ln, Reno, NV 89523 (entrance on Archimedes Ln) | 9 AM – 12 PM |
| Ward 2 | Sat, May 9, 2026 | Reno High School • 395 Booth St, Reno, NV 89509 (entrance on Foster Dr) | 9 AM – 12 PM |
| Ward 1 | Sat, May 16, 2026 | Traner Middle School • 1700 Carville Dr, Reno, NV 89512 (entrance on Carville Dr) | 9 AM – 12 PM |
What to Do If Your Trash Wasn’t Collected in Reno
- Verify your collection day and recycling week. Use the WM address lookup tool at wm.com or call 775-329-8822. Download the Even Week or Odd Week calendar from the WM Reno page and confirm which week your recycling runs.
- Check for cart issues. WM does not delay for holidays — there are no holiday excuses in Reno. However, severe weather or equipment issues can occasionally cause a one-day delay. Check your My WM account for any service alerts.
- Verify cart placement: wheels against the curb, out by 6 a.m., lid closed tightly, at least 3 feet from obstacles. Items outside the cart require an excess waste sticker. Recyclables must be loose, never bagged.
- Report missed pickups within 3 days through your My WM online account (locate Services card, click Details, submit missed pickup request) or by calling 775-329-8822. Missed pickups reported after 3 days are not eligible for recovery.
- For commercial customers served by WM Republic Services, call 972-316-0789.
Reno Trash & Recycling Tips Every Resident Should Know
🏠 New to Reno or Just Moved In?
Set up your WM service at wm.com/reno or call 775-329-8822. The city requires all residents to use WM — it’s the only authorized hauler. Sign up for a My WM account to view your pickup ETA, report missed pickups, manage your account, and receive service alerts. Save your 20 annual excess waste stickers — they arrive with your bill. Save your July bill (which contains the GrayMar HHW voucher) for hazardous waste disposal.
❄️ Winter Weather Delays
Reno’s high desert climate brings winter storms that can occasionally cause WM collection delays. In cases of severe weather or road conditions, collection may be delayed by one day. Check your My WM account or call 775-329-8822 during winter weather events for updated service information.
🚫 5 Common Mistakes Reno Residents Make
- Putting recyclables in plastic bags — bagged recyclables are treated as trash and sent to the landfill, even if the contents were recyclable
- Placing HHW (paint, batteries, chemicals) in the trash or recycling cart — use the GrayMar voucher (July bill) or HERO Environmental drop-off
- Missing the 3-day window to report a missed pickup — after 3 days, WM will not send a recovery truck
- Not knowing which recycling week (even or odd) you’re on — download your calendar from wm.com or use the My WM app
- Plastic bags in the recycling cart — these tangle machinery at the MRF and cause entire loads to be rejected. Drop plastic bags at Reno City Hall (1 E First St, floors 1–2) or grocery store bins instead
Contact WM & City of Reno Waste Services
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| WM Customer Service (Main) | 📞 775-329-8822 • Trash, recycling, missed pickups, stickers, cart repairs, rates, transfer station trips |
| My WM Account (Online/App) | wm.com/mywm — view pickup ETA, report missed pickups, manage account, service alerts • Free iOS & Android app |
| WM Reno Local Office | 100 Vassar Street, Reno, NV 89502 • Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Schedule Lookup & Pickup ETA | wm.com — View Pickup Schedule — enter address to find your exact day; or call 775-329-8822 |
| Holiday Schedule (WM) | wm.com/holiday-schedule — transfer station and facility closures (curbside pickup continues all holidays) |
| City of Reno — Solid Waste & Recycling | reno.gov/community/sustainability/recycle • Reno Direct: 311 or 775-334-INFO (4636) |
| Community Cleanup Events | reno.gov/community-cleanups — annual Ward-based free cleanup events (March–May 2026) |
| Plastic Film Drop-Off (Trex) | Reno City Hall, 1 E First St, Reno (floors 1 & 2) — for plastic bags, film wrap, and bubble wrap |
| Cardboard Drop-Off | 1100 E. Commercial Row, Reno • Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| Mixed Recycling Drop-Off | 1391 E. Commercial Row, Reno • Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| HERO Environmental (HHW & E-Waste) | 4900 Mill St, Suite #7, Reno, NV 89502 • 📞 (775) 900-4376 • Mon–Fri 8am–3pm (Sat closed) |
| GrayMar HHW Voucher | Voucher included in July WM bills • Call 775-329-8822 for details and current event dates |
| Nevada Recycling Hotline | 📞 1-800-597-5865 — for information on recycling programs statewide |
Frequently Asked Questions — Reno Trash Pickup
Still Need Help Finding Your Reno Collection Schedule?
The WM address lookup tool and My WM account are the most accurate tools for finding your exact collection day, recycling week (even or odd), and pickup ETA notifications. The City of Reno’s sustainability page provides official recycling guidelines and community program information.
🔍 Official Reno WM Lookup & Contact Options
All of the following are free and will confirm your exact schedule:
🔍 WM Reno Service Page 📞 Call 775-329-8822| WM Address Lookup & Pickup ETA | wm.com — View Pickup Schedule — enter your address to confirm your collection day and recycling week (even or odd) |
| My WM Account (Online & App) | wm.com/mywm — manage service, view ETA, report missed pickups, download even/odd week calendar • Free iOS & Android app |
| WM Reno Service Page | wm.com/reno — Even Week and Odd Week 2026 calendars (PDF download), rates, service guides, newsletter downloads |
| WM Customer Service | 775-329-8822 • Trash, recycling, missed pickups, excess stickers, transfer station trips, HHW voucher, cart repairs, senior rate |
| WM Holiday Schedule | wm.com/holiday-schedule — transfer station hours on holidays (curbside collection runs all holidays) |
| City of Reno — Solid Waste & Recycling | reno.gov/community/sustainability/recycle — city recycling programs, plastic film drop-off, community cleanup events |
| Reno Direct (City Services) | Dial 311 within Reno or 775-334-4636 — for city service requests, report illegal dumping, community cleanup event information |
You will leave this website when using any of the links above. WM (Waste Management) is the sole authorized provider under the City of Reno’s exclusive franchise agreement. Always use the WM address lookup for the most accurate schedule specific to your address.
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