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Boulder City vs Las Vegas

How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Boulder City, NV and Las Vegas, NV?

Boulder City and Las Vegas have similar restriction levels.

Boulder City, NV

Clark County

Some Restrictions

Boulder City provides municipal trash collection for residents through its Public Works department. Weekly pickup follows posted schedules with specific set-out and bin placement requirements in the municipal code.

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Las Vegas, NV

Clark County

Some Restrictions

Residential trash collection in Las Vegas is provided by Republic Services under a city franchise agreement. Collection occurs once per week on a designated day. Bins must be placed at the curb by 6 AM on collection day with lids closed and handles facing the street. Republic Services provides 96-gallon containers for trash and recycling. Bulky items require separate scheduling.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBoulder CityLas Vegas
ProviderBoulder City Public WorksRepublic Services (city franchise)
Set-out TimeBy 6 am on pickup day-
FrequencyWeeklyOnce per week
Contact(702) 293-9200-
Bin Size-96-gallon standard containers
Placement Time-Curbside by 6 AM on collection day
Orientation-Handles facing street, lids closed

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Boulder City FAQ

Who provides trash service in Boulder City?

Boulder City provides municipal trash collection directly through the Public Works department. This is different from most of Clark County, which is served by Republic Services.

What do I do if my trash was missed?

Call Boulder City Public Works at (702) 293-9200 to report a missed pickup. Because the city runs collection, response is usually quick, often same or next day.

Las Vegas FAQ

Who picks up trash in Las Vegas?

Republic Services handles residential trash and recycling collection under a franchise agreement with the City of Las Vegas. Collection occurs once per week on your designated day.

What if I miss my trash pickup day?

If you miss your collection day, you must wait until the next scheduled pickup. For overflowing trash, contact Republic Services at (702) 735-5151 to request an extra pickup, which may incur an additional fee.

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