Las Vegas Trash Pickup Schedule, Recycling & Bulk 2026
Find your Republic Services collection day, recycling week, bulk item rules, and HHW disposal options for Las Vegas and Clark County — all right here.
City of Las Vegas · Republic Services of Southern Nevada · Updated March 2026
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At a Glance
Las Vegas Waste Collection — Quick Facts
Republic Services of Southern Nevada provides all residential trash, recycling, and bulk pickup services for the City of Las Vegas and unincorporated Clark County under a franchise agreement. The same provider serves Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, and surrounding communities. Trash is collected weekly; recycling is every other week on the same day.
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Garbage
Weekly
35, 65, or 95-gal cart
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Recycling
Every other week
Blue cart, same day as garbage
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Bulk Items
Weekly
Same day, max 6 ft length
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HHW & E-Waste
2 rotating locations
Wed–Sat, check schedule
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Track My Truck
Real-time GPS
Republic Services app & web
⚠ City of Las Vegas ≠ Las Vegas metro area. Republic Services serves the City of Las Vegas, unincorporated Clark County, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and most surrounding communities under various franchise agreements. However, your exact schedule, billing, and rules may differ slightly depending on your specific municipality. Always confirm by entering your address at republicservices.com/schedule.
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Set-Out Rules & Carts
Las Vegas Set-Out Rules & Cart Sizes
Republic Services provides three cart sizes for garbage: 35-gallon, 65-gallon, and 95-gallon. Your monthly rate is determined by the cart size you choose. Recycling carts are provided at no additional charge. Contact Republic Services at (702) 735-5151 to request a different cart size or to report a damaged cart.
⏰ Set-Out Rules — Critical in Las Vegas Heat
- Place all carts at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on your collection day. In summer months (May–October), trucks often start very early to avoid extreme heat — setting carts out the evening before is strongly recommended.
- You may set carts out the evening before collection. Keep them on your property until the evening before your collection day.
- Cart lids must be fully closed. Overfilled carts or carts with open lids may not be collected.
- Keep carts at least 4 feet apart from each other, from parked vehicles, mailboxes, utility meters, and overhanging tree branches.
- Only items inside the provided carts are collected during regular service. Bags, boxes, or additional items placed outside the carts will not be picked up during a regular collection — this includes any extra trash bags placed beside the garbage cart.
- Carts must be stored off the street between collections — not left at the curb permanently.
⚠ Nothing outside the cart during regular collection. Republic Services will only collect what is inside your cart during regular garbage and recycling service. Bags or boxes placed beside the cart will be left. The only exception is during scheduled bulk item collection — see the Bulk section below.
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Holiday Schedule
Las Vegas Holiday Collection Schedule 2026
Republic Services of Southern Nevada observes six major holidays with a one-day collection delay. When a holiday falls on a weekday, collection for that day and all subsequent days that week shifts one day later. Friday routes move to Saturday. Collection returns to normal the following week.
| Holiday | 2026 Date | Impact | What Happens |
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| New Year’s Day | Thu, Jan 1 | 1-Day Delay | Thu → Fri | Fri → Sat | Mon–Wed: normal |
| MLK Day | Mon, Jan 19 | Normal | Republic Services works. No delay. |
| Presidents’ Day | Mon, Feb 16 | Normal | Republic Services works. No delay. |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 | 1-Day Delay | Mon → Tue | All routes that week shift one day later |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4 | 1-Day Delay | Falls on Saturday but Republic Services applies the holiday to the prior Friday (Fri → Sat). Confirm your specific impact at republicservices.com/schedule. |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | 1-Day Delay | Mon → Tue | All routes that week shift one day later |
| Veterans’ Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Normal | Republic Services works. No delay. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | 1-Day Delay | Thu → Fri | Fri → Sat | Mon–Wed: normal |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | 1-Day Delay | Fri → Sat | Mon–Thu: normal that week |
💡 Always verify holiday impacts by address. Republic Services publishes address-specific holiday schedules. Because Las Vegas covers multiple municipalities and service zones, holiday impacts can vary slightly by route. Use the address lookup at republicservices.com/schedule or check the Republic Services app for your exact adjusted dates. Sign up for email or text notifications through your Republic Services account to receive automatic alerts before holiday weeks.
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Recycling — Blue Cart
Las Vegas Recycling — What Goes in the Blue Cart
Las Vegas uses single-stream recycling in the blue cart — all accepted recyclables go in together, no sorting required. Recycling is collected every other week on the same day as garbage. Items must be empty, clean, and dry, placed loose — never in bags. Republic Services processes all recyclables at its Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Southern Nevada.
✅ Accepted in the Blue Recycling Cart
- Paper: newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, office paper, phone books
- Cardboard: corrugated boxes (flattened), cereal boxes, paperboard — dry only
- Cartons: milk, juice, soup, broth cartons
- Aluminum and steel (tin) cans — rinsed
- Glass: bottles and jars (all colors) — rinsed
- Rigid plastic bottles and containers — rinsed
🚫 Never in the Blue Cart
- Plastic bags or plastic film → retail store drop-off
- Styrofoam / polystyrene of any kind
- Food, liquids, or food-soiled containers
- Electronics or batteries → HHW drop-off locations
- Tanglers: cords, hoses, wire hangers
- Construction debris or yard waste
- Any recyclables in bags — remove from bags first
💡 Track My Truck for real-time updates. Republic Services offers a Track My Truck feature through their app (iOS/Android) and website. On your collection day, you can see your truck’s real-time location and estimated arrival time on your street. This is especially useful during summer months when trucks start very early. Sign up for a free Republic Services account at republicservices.com to access this feature.
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Bulk Item Pickup
Las Vegas Bulk Item Pickup — Weekly Service
Republic Services provides bulk item collection every week on the same day as your regular garbage. Bulk items are large items that do not fit in the standard garbage cart. Check your specific address schedule at republicservices.com/schedule to confirm your exact bulk pickup day and any address-specific rules — some areas have biweekly rather than weekly bulk.
📌 Bulk Item Set-Out Rules
- Place bulk items at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on your scheduled bulk collection day. Do not place items on private property — curb placement only.
- Items must be no longer than 6 feet in any dimension.
- Upholstered furniture (sofas, chairs, ottomans) must be wrapped in plastic to prevent moisture damage and pest issues in the desert climate.
- Mattresses and box springs must also be completely wrapped in plastic — a requirement strictly enforced in Clark County.
- Only one major appliance per bulk service day. Appliances containing Freon (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners) require a separate scheduled appointment — call (702) 735-5151 — and a fee may apply for Freon removal.
- Tree branches must be cut and bundled. No loose piles of yard debris.
✅ Accepted Bulk Items
- Furniture: sofas, chairs, tables, dressers (wrapped in plastic)
- Mattresses and box springs (wrapped in plastic)
- Non-Freon appliances: washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers
- Freon appliances: only with separate scheduled appointment
- TVs and flat-screen monitors
- Rugs and carpeting (rolled)
- Clean lumber and doors
- Bundled tree branches (max 6 ft)
🚫 Not Accepted in Bulk
- Electronics → HHW drop-off locations (see below)
- Tires → tire retailers; Republic Services dumpster rental (fee)
- Hazardous materials (paint, chemicals) → HHW drop-off
- Batteries of any kind → HHW drop-off
- Construction or demolition debris → dumpster rental
- Unwrapped upholstered furniture or mattresses
- Items longer than 6 feet
⚠ Mattresses and upholstered furniture MUST be wrapped in plastic. This is strictly enforced in Las Vegas. An unwrapped mattress or sofa at the curb may be left uncollected. Use heavy-duty plastic sheeting or a mattress bag (available at hardware stores and U-Haul). This rule protects sanitation workers and prevents bed bug spread — a significant concern in a high-tourism, high-transient population city like Las Vegas.
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HHW & Electronics
Las Vegas HHW & Electronics Drop-Off — Two Rotating Locations
Republic Services and Clark County jointly operate two Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and electronics drop-off locations in the Las Vegas metro area. The two locations operate on a rotating schedule — typically Wednesday through Saturday — alternating between Henderson and North Las Vegas. Always check the current schedule before visiting at republicservices.com/southern-nevada.
🚩 Henderson Transfer Station
560 Cape Horn Drive
Henderson, NV 89011
📅 Open on rotating Wed–Sat schedule
📞 Call (702) 735-5151 to confirm current hours
🚩 Cheyenne (North Las Vegas) Transfer Station
315 W. Cheyenne Avenue
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
📅 Open on rotating Wed–Sat schedule
📞 Call (702) 735-5151 to confirm current hours
✅ Accepted at Both HHW Locations
- Oil-based paints, stains, and lacquers
- Motor oil and automotive fluids
- Pesticides, herbicides, and pool chemicals
- Solvents and thinners
- Batteries: all types including car batteries
- Fluorescent and CFL bulbs
- Propane tanks and cylinders
- Electronics: TVs, computers, phones, printers, tablets
- Antifreeze and brake fluid
🚫 Not Accepted at HHW
- Latex paint → let dry completely, then trash. Use kitty litter to speed drying.
- Business or commercial waste
- Explosives, ammunition, or fireworks
- Radioactive materials
- Tires → tire retailers
- Medical or biomedical waste
📍 Additional E-Waste & Recycling Options in Las Vegas
- Dunn & Son Electronic Recycler — 3050 Westwood Drive, Las Vegas — accepts most electronics
- Nevada State Recycle — 1816 Industrial Road #4, Las Vegas, (702) 979-1280
- Home Depot locations — accept CFL/fluorescent bulbs at no charge
- Medications — drop off at any Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Substation. Clark County’s Pain in the Drain program also provides safe, anonymous medication disposal. Some Walgreens locations have secure drop-off bins.
- For items not listed, visit southernnevadahealthdistrict.org or search.earth911.com
💡 Christmas tree recycling. Republic Services accepts natural Christmas trees curbside from December 26 through January 15 on your regular collection day. Remove all decorations, lights, tinsel, stands, and bags first. Trees placed in a bag or with decorations will not be accepted for recycling and will be landfilled.
Missed Pickup
What to Do If Your Trash Wasn’t Collected in Las Vegas
- Confirm your correct collection day. Use the address lookup at republicservices.com/schedule or the Republic Services app. Verify whether your recycling is due this week (A or B week). Check if bulk service is listed for your address calendar.
- Check for a holiday delay. Republic Services observes 6 holidays with delays. Verify at republicservices.com/schedule or through the app for your address-specific holiday impact.
- Verify set-out rules: carts out by 5:00 a.m., lid fully closed, 4 feet from all obstacles, on the curb (not in a private driveway). Nothing outside the cart is collected during regular service.
- Use Track My Truck in the Republic Services app to confirm whether your truck has already passed. In summer, trucks can arrive before 5:30 a.m.
- Report the missed pickup within 24 hours by calling (702) 735-5151 or through your Republic Services online account or app. Reporting after 24 hours may mean a delayed or missed return trip. If you need to escalate, contact the City of Las Vegas Franchise Administration.
Local Tips
Las Vegas Trash & Recycling Tips Every Resident Should Know
🏠 New to Las Vegas or Just Moved In?
Create a free account at republicservices.com and enter your address to find your exact collection day, recycling week, and bulk schedule. Download the Republic Services app (iOS/Android) for Track My Truck, schedule reminders, and easy missed pickup reporting. Your garbage and recycling carts should already be at your property — call (702) 735-5151 if they’re missing or damaged. Check whether your municipality is City of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, or unincorporated Clark County, as some service details differ.
☀ Las Vegas Extreme Heat (May–October)
- Summer temperatures regularly exceed 110°F (43°C). Republic Services crews start routes very early to finish before peak heat. Trucks can arrive as early as 5:00–5:30 a.m.
- Always set your carts out the evening before (after you get home from work) rather than early morning during summer months. Waiting until morning risks missing the truck.
- Keep cart lids closed at all times — the desert heat dramatically accelerates decomposition and insect activity in open carts.
- Use Track My Truck to know when your truck is approaching your street.
- During extreme heat advisories (above 115°F), Republic Services may modify routes for driver safety. Monitor your Republic Services account or app for service alerts.
🚫 5 Mistakes Las Vegas Residents Make
- Setting carts out the morning of in summer — trucks can arrive before 5:30 a.m.; always set out the night before May–October
- Placing mattresses or upholstered furniture at the curb without wrapping them in plastic — strictly required; unwrapped items may be left
- Putting recyclables in bags inside the blue cart — loose only; bags jam the MRF sorting equipment
- Not checking the holiday schedule by address — Las Vegas has 6 holidays with delays, and impacts vary by zone
- Placing extra bags beside the garbage cart during regular collection — only items inside the cart are collected; extra bags will be left
Contact
Contact Republic Services & City of Las Vegas
| Contact | Details |
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| Republic Services (Southern Nevada) | 📞 (702) 735-5151 — missed pickups, schedule questions, cart replacement, bulk scheduling, HHW hours, all residential service issues |
| Schedule Lookup & App | republicservices.com/schedule · Republic Services app (iOS & Android) — address-specific schedule, Track My Truck, holiday impacts, missed pickup reporting |
| Southern Nevada Service Hub | republicservices.com/southern-nevada — local service info, HHW calendar, recycling guide, holiday schedule |
| HHW & E-Waste | Henderson Transfer Station: 560 Cape Horn Dr, Henderson · Cheyenne Station: 315 W. Cheyenne Ave, N. Las Vegas · Rotating Wed–Sat schedule · Call (702) 735-5151 for current open location |
| City of Las Vegas (Escalation) | lasvegasnevada.gov — Franchise Administration contacts for complaints after contacting Republic Services directly |
| Medications Drop-Off | Any LVMPD Substation · Clark County Pain in the Drain program · Select Walgreens locations |
| Southern Nevada Health District | southernnevadahealthdistrict.org — disposal info for items not listed by Republic Services |
| Earth911 (Recycling Locator) | search.earth911.com — find recycling drop-off locations for any specific material in Las Vegas |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions — Las Vegas Trash Pickup
Your collection day depends on your specific address. Use the Collection Day Finder above, the Republic Services address lookup at republicservices.com/schedule, the Republic Services app (iOS/Android), or call (702) 735-5151. Garbage is collected weekly; recycling is every other week on the same day. Republic Services serves the City of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and most of Clark County under franchise agreements.
Every other week. Blue cart recycling is collected on the same day as garbage but on alternating weeks. Use the address lookup at republicservices.com/schedule to see your exact recycling weeks and the next scheduled recycling date for your address. Sign up for a Republic Services account for automatic email or text reminders before each recycling day.
Yes. Republic Services observes 6 holidays with a one-day collection delay: New Year’s Day (Jan 1, Thu), Memorial Day (May 25, Mon), Independence Day (Jul 4, Sat — confirm by address), Labor Day (Sep 7, Mon), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26, Thu), and Christmas Day (Dec 25, Fri). MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, and Veterans’ Day are fully normal service days. When a holiday causes a delay, collection shifts one day later for the remainder of that week. Always verify your exact holiday impact by entering your address at republicservices.com/schedule.
Republic Services provides weekly bulk item collection on the same day as regular garbage (some areas are biweekly — verify by address). Bulk items must be at the curb by 5:00 a.m., no longer than 6 feet, placed on the curb only (not private property). Upholstered furniture and mattresses must be completely wrapped in plastic. Only one major appliance per service day. Freon-containing appliances (fridges, AC units) require a separate scheduled appointment — call (702) 735-5151. Tires, electronics, and hazardous materials are never accepted curbside.
Mattresses and upholstered furniture in Las Vegas must be completely wrapped in plastic before curbside placement. This is a strictly enforced local requirement. It protects sanitation workers from potential health hazards, prevents bed bug spread (a significant concern in a high-tourism city like Las Vegas), and keeps materials dry in the desert climate for proper processing. Unwrapped mattresses or sofas may be left at the curb and will not be collected. Use a mattress bag or heavy-duty plastic sheeting from any hardware or moving supply store.
Place empty, clean, and dry — loose, never in bags — in the blue cart: paper (newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, office paper), flattened cardboard, cartons, aluminum and steel cans, glass bottles and jars, and rigid plastic bottles and containers. Never put in: plastic bags, Styrofoam, food or liquids, electronics, batteries, tanglers, or construction materials. Extra bags placed beside the cart during regular collection will not be picked up.
Republic Services operates two HHW and electronics drop-off locations on a rotating Wednesday through Saturday schedule: Henderson Transfer Station (560 Cape Horn Dr) and Cheyenne Transfer Station (315 W. Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas). Call (702) 735-5151 or check republicservices.com/southern-nevada to confirm which location is open on a given day. Additional e-waste options: Dunn & Son Electronic Recycler (3050 Westwood Dr) and Nevada State Recycle (1816 Industrial Rd #4). Home Depot accepts CFL/fluorescent bulbs for free. Medications: LVMPD substations or Clark County’s Pain in the Drain program.
Report within 24 hours by calling (702) 735-5151 or through your Republic Services online account or app. First use Track My Truck in the app to confirm your truck has already passed. Verify your correct day and recycling week at republicservices.com/schedule, check for a holiday delay, and confirm your cart was at the curb by 5:00 a.m. with the lid fully closed. Nothing outside the cart is collected during regular service. If you need to escalate after contacting Republic Services, contact the City of Las Vegas Franchise Administration at lasvegasnevada.gov.
Track My Truck is a free Republic Services feature available through their app (iOS/Android) and website. On your collection day, it shows the real-time GPS location of your collection truck and gives an estimated arrival time for your street. It’s especially useful in Las Vegas summers when trucks start early (sometimes before 5:30 a.m.) and during holiday weeks when routes may run on adjusted schedules. Create a free account at republicservices.com to access it.
Official Source
Still Can’t Find Your Collection Day?
If the Collection Day Finder above and all the information on this page haven’t resolved your question, use the official Republic Services address lookup. Enter your address to see your exact garbage day, recycling week, bulk schedule, and holiday-adjusted dates specific to your route. Calling (702) 735-5151 is the most direct option for immediate answers.
🔍 Official Republic Services Las Vegas Lookup & Contact
All of the following are free and will confirm your exact schedule for your specific address:
🔍 Open Republic Services Schedule Lookup 📞 Call (702) 735-5151| Address Schedule Lookup | republicservices.com/schedule — enter your address to see your exact collection day, recycling week, bulk schedule, and holiday-adjusted dates. |
| Republic Services App | Free iOS & Android — Track My Truck (real-time GPS), schedule reminders, holiday alerts, missed pickup reporting. Create a free account at republicservices.com. |
| Southern Nevada Hub | republicservices.com/southern-nevada — local service info, HHW event calendar, recycling guide. |
| Customer Service | (702) 735-5151 — schedule questions, missed pickups, cart issues, bulk appointments, HHW hours. |
| City Escalation | lasvegasnevada.gov — Franchise Administration contacts if you need to escalate after contacting Republic Services. |
You will leave this website when using any of the links above.
Outside City of Las Vegas? Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, and unincorporated Clark County communities are served under separate but related Republic Services franchise agreements. Your schedule lookup at republicservices.com/schedule will work for all these areas — just enter your address. For community-specific questions, contact your city or county directly.
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