Northern Nevada communities rely on a network of waste collection, recycling, transfer stations and disposal facilities to manage everyday household trash, business waste, recyclable materials, green waste and larger disposal needs.
This regional guide connects residents and businesses with waste and recycling information for Reno, Sparks, Washoe County, Carson City, Fernley, Incline Village, Lyon County and Storey County, along with transfer stations and disposal facilities serving the wider Northern Nevada region.
Current WM location information continues to list these eight communities and counties as Nevada service areas.
Waste Management Services in Northern Nevada
Waste-management needs vary considerably across Northern Nevada.
A single-family home may primarily need scheduled curbside trash and recycling collection, while an apartment property, restaurant, office, construction project or industrial operation can require different containers, pickup frequencies or disposal solutions.
Regional waste services can include:
- Residential trash collection
- Residential recycling
- Commercial waste collection
- Commercial recycling
- Temporary dumpster services
- Bulky-item disposal
- Green and yard waste
- Transfer-station drop-off
- Landfill disposal
- Construction and demolition waste solutions
- Special material disposal resources
Availability and service rules vary by community, property and material type, so local service information should always be checked before setting out or transporting waste.
Northern Nevada Service Areas
The historical Northern Nevada page connected users directly with local service information for eight cities and counties. Those same eight locations remain listed in WM’s current Nevada service-area directory.
Reno, Nevada
Reno is one of Northern Nevada’s primary population and service centers.
Current residential waste information for Reno includes trash and recycling pickup, along with service schedules and local waste resources. Current information also references a Reno Recycling Center and regional household hazardous-waste resources.
Residents and businesses may need different solutions depending on whether they are disposing of routine household trash, recyclables, bulky materials or larger project debris.
Sparks, Nevada
Sparks is another major Northern Nevada service area immediately east of Reno.
Current WM information provides residential trash and recycling services in Sparks and includes local information for collection schedules, bulky items and other waste-related resources.
Sparks is also home to one of the region’s most important disposal facilities, the Lockwood Regional Landfill, located east of the urban area.
Washoe County, Nevada
Washoe County includes a mixture of urban, suburban and rural communities surrounding Reno and Sparks.
Current WM information identifies both trash and recycling pickup for residential customers in Washoe County.
Because waste-service requirements can vary by location within the county, users should check service information for their individual address rather than assuming that every community follows the same collection schedule or disposal rules.
Carson City, Nevada
Carson City is included in both the historical Northern Nevada regional page and WM’s current Nevada service-area directory.
Current residential information identifies trash, recycling and organics services in Carson City, while commercial services include waste, recycling and yard-waste options.
Residents and businesses should use local guidance when determining cart sizes, collection schedules, recycling requirements and disposal options.
Fernley, Nevada
Fernley serves households and businesses in western Lyon County and remains part of the current Nevada service-area network.
Current WM information identifies residential trash, recycling and organics services in Fernley.
The community also has a transfer station that provides an important connection between local waste generation and the wider Northern Nevada disposal system.
Incline Village, Nevada
Incline Village sits along the northeastern shore of Lake Tahoe and has waste and recycling requirements shaped by its residential communities, businesses and mountain environment.
Current WM information identifies residential trash and recycling collection in Incline Village.
A local transfer station also provides a drop-off option for qualifying materials.
Lyon County, Nevada
Lyon County covers a broad area that includes communities such as Fernley, Dayton, Silver Springs, Stagecoach and Mound House.
Current WM information provides residential and commercial trash-service information for Lyon County and notes that collection arrangements can differ between northern and southern parts of the county.
Because of the county’s geographic size, residents should confirm schedules, facilities and disposal options for their specific community.
Storey County, Nevada
Storey County is also part of the historical and current Northern Nevada service-area structure.
Current service information identifies residential trash collection as well as commercial waste and recycling options in Storey County.
Residents and businesses should review local service requirements for container sizes, collection schedules, bulky waste and materials that cannot be placed in standard trash carts.
Residential Waste Services in Northern Nevada
Residential waste collection helps households manage everyday garbage through scheduled curbside pickup.
Depending on the local service area, residential programs can also include recycling, bulky-item services, green or yard-waste options and access to transfer stations or other drop-off resources.
Before placing material at the curb, residents should understand the difference between:
Household Trash
Ordinary non-hazardous waste that cannot be reused or recycled generally belongs in the designated trash container, subject to local rules.
Recycling
Paper, cardboard, metal containers and appropriate plastic or glass materials may be recyclable depending on the local program.
Accepted materials should be placed loose and prepared according to local recycling guidance rather than assuming every item displaying a recycling symbol belongs in the cart.
Bulky Items
Furniture, mattresses, appliances and other large items usually require a bulky-item service or approved drop-off option rather than placement inside a standard residential cart.
Yard & Green Waste
Grass, leaves, branches and other landscaping materials may have separate collection or drop-off requirements in certain Northern Nevada service areas.
Household Hazardous Waste
Paint, chemicals, pesticides and similar hazardous household products do not belong in ordinary curbside trash or recycling.
Residents should use an approved household hazardous-waste program appropriate for their service area.
Commercial Waste & Recycling Services
Northern Nevada’s businesses range from small shops and restaurants to hotels, offices, multifamily properties, warehouses and industrial operations.
Commercial waste programs can therefore require different service levels than residential collection.
Depending on location and operational needs, businesses may use:
- Commercial trash carts
- Front-load dumpsters
- Recycling containers
- Scheduled collection
- Multiple weekly pickups
- Temporary roll-off containers
- Compactor services
- Specialized environmental solutions
Current WM pages provide commercial service information for Northern Nevada locations including Fernley, Carson City, Storey County and Washoe County, demonstrating that business waste service is an important part of the region’s waste-management network.
Northern Nevada Transfer Stations & Disposal Facilities
Transfer stations are an important part of regional waste infrastructure.
Instead of every local collection vehicle traveling directly to a distant disposal site, waste can be brought to a transfer station, consolidated and transported more efficiently to an appropriate processing or disposal facility.
The archived Northern Nevada page highlighted four major facilities:
- Lockwood Landfill
- Fernley Transfer Station
- Incline Village Transfer Station
- Sage Street Transfer Station
Current facility listings show that the Northern Nevada network also includes facilities such as Stead Transfer Station and Sutro Transfer Station.
Lockwood Regional Landfill
2700 East Mustang Road
Sparks, NV 89434
Lockwood Regional Landfill is a regional disposal facility serving the Northern Nevada area.
Current facility information lists accepted non-hazardous categories including:
- Municipal solid waste
- Construction and demolition debris
- Yard and green waste
- Clean soil
- Certain non-hazardous contaminated soil
- Certain industrial sludges
The current facility profile states that hazardous waste is not accepted through its ordinary listed waste categories.
Sage Street Transfer Station – Reno
1390 E. Commercial Row
Reno, NV 89512
The historical regional page listed this facility as Sage Street Transfer Station. Current WMSolutions information identifies the same location as Refuse, Inc – Sage Transfer Station.
Current accepted categories include municipal solid waste and yard/green waste. Hazardous waste is not listed as accepted.
Fernley Transfer Station
The archived regional page listed the Fernley Transfer Station at 175 Mull Lane. Current official facility information instead lists:
1100 Highway 95A South
Fernley, NV 89408
Current listed non-hazardous materials include municipal solid waste and yard/green waste.
Because the historical address differs from current information, visitors should rely on the current facility listing before traveling.
Incline Village Transfer Station
The archived Northern Nevada page listed an Incline Village transfer facility at 1200 Sweetwater Road.
Current WMSolutions facility information lists Refuse, Inc – Incline Transfer Station at:
1076 Tahoe Boulevard
Incline Village, NV 89450
Current listed waste categories include municipal solid waste and yard/green waste.
Because published historical and current facility addresses differ, customers should verify the appropriate drop-off location before visiting.
Stead Transfer Station
13890 Mt. Anderson Street
Stead, NV 89506
Current WMSolutions information lists Stead Transfer Station as accepting municipal solid waste and yard/green waste as non-hazardous material categories.
This facility expands the regional transfer-station network serving northern portions of the Reno-Washoe area.
Sutro Transfer Station
3000 Enterprise Way
Dayton, NV 89403
Current facility information lists Sutro Transfer Station in Dayton and identifies municipal solid waste as an accepted non-hazardous category.
The facility can be especially relevant to communities in the Lyon County and Dayton area.
Recycling in Northern Nevada
Recycling connects household and commercial collection with facilities that sort and recover usable materials.
For residents, effective recycling starts with understanding what belongs in the local recycling program and keeping trash, food and other contaminants out of recycling containers.
Reno’s current waste-service information also references tours of its Material Recovery Facility, where single-stream recycling is processed.
Residents should always follow the recycling guidance for their own community because accepted materials and preparation requirements can vary.
Construction & Project Waste
Home renovations, landscaping projects, business cleanouts and construction work can generate significantly more waste than normal curbside containers can handle.
Depending on the material and project size, disposal options may include:
- Temporary dumpsters
- Roll-off containers
- Transfer-station drop-off
- Construction and demolition disposal
- Green-waste drop-off
- Landfill disposal
Lockwood Regional Landfill currently identifies construction and demolition debris among its accepted non-hazardous material categories.
Material acceptance should be confirmed before transporting construction debris because requirements can vary by facility.
Choosing the Right Waste Disposal Option
The appropriate waste solution depends on what you are disposing of, how much you have and where you are located.
For routine household waste
Use your scheduled residential trash collection service.
For recyclable materials
Use the approved curbside recycling program or an appropriate recycling drop-off location.
For large household items
Check local bulky-item pickup or approved transfer-station options.
For renovation or construction debris
Consider a temporary dumpster or a facility that specifically accepts construction and demolition material.
For large self-haul loads
A Northern Nevada transfer station or landfill may be the appropriate option.
For hazardous materials
Do not place hazardous waste in normal trash, recycling or a facility that does not specifically accept it. Use a designated hazardous-waste resource for your community.
Before Visiting a Northern Nevada Waste Facility
Facility rules can differ even when locations are part of the same regional waste-management network.
Before hauling material to a transfer station or landfill:
- Identify exactly what type of material you have.
- Confirm that the facility currently accepts it.
- Verify the current address.
- Check operating hours and holiday closures.
- Determine whether disposal fees apply.
- Confirm any residential account benefits or identification requirements.
- Secure the load before transportation.
- Keep hazardous and prohibited materials separate.
Current WMSolutions facility pages specifically advise customers to confirm acceptable material types and receiving hours because conditions can vary.
Northern Nevada Waste & Recycling FAQs
What Northern Nevada areas have waste and recycling services?
Current WM Nevada information lists Carson City, Fernley, Incline Village, Lyon County, Reno, Sparks, Storey County and Washoe County as Nevada service areas. These are the same communities listed on the archived Northern Nevada regional page.
Where can I dispose of trash in Reno?
Reno-area disposal resources include the Sage Street/Sage Transfer Station at 1390 E. Commercial Row. Other regional facilities may be appropriate depending on the type and amount of material.
Where is Lockwood Regional Landfill?
Lockwood Regional Landfill is located at 2700 East Mustang Road, Sparks, NV 89434.
Does Lockwood Landfill accept construction debris?
Current facility information lists construction and demolition debris among accepted non-hazardous materials at Lockwood Regional Landfill.
Are there transfer stations near Reno and Sparks?
Yes. Current regional facility listings include Sage Transfer Station in Reno and Stead Transfer Station in northern Reno, while Lockwood Regional Landfill is located near Sparks.
Is there a transfer station in Fernley?
Yes. Current WMSolutions information lists Fernley Transfer Station at 1100 Highway 95A South, Fernley, NV 89408.
Are residential and commercial services the same throughout Northern Nevada?
No. Service types, containers, collection schedules and local requirements can vary by city, county and customer type. Individual local service pages should be used for specific requirements.
Can hazardous waste go to a regular transfer station?
Not automatically. For example, current listings for Sage, Fernley, Stead and Incline transfer stations state that hazardous waste is not accepted through their listed facility programs.
Find Waste & Recycling Resources in Northern Nevada
Northern Nevada’s waste-management network connects curbside collection, recycling, transfer stations and regional disposal facilities across communities from Reno and Sparks to Fernley, Incline Village, Carson City and surrounding counties.
Start with your local community page when looking for curbside collection information, or explore a facility page when you need self-haul disposal, transfer-station information or details about specific material types.
Explore Northern Nevada Service Areas
[Carson City] · [Fernley] · [Incline Village] · [Lyon County] · [Reno] · [Sparks] · [Storey County] · [Washoe County]
Explore Northern Nevada Facilities
[Lockwood Regional Landfill] · [Sage Street Transfer Station] · [Fernley Transfer Station] · [Incline Village Transfer Station] · [Stead Transfer Station] · [Sutro Transfer Station]