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Reno, NV Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Requirement
Subscribe to city's collection service
Governing section
RMC § 10.08.045
Provider
City-contracted exclusive hauler only
Penalty
Misdemeanor, RMC § 10.08.090
Self-hauling
Not permitted within city limits

Summary

Every property in Reno that generates solid waste must subscribe to the city's exclusive collection, hauling, and disposal service under RMC 5.90: self-hauling instead of subscribing is not allowed.

Every responsible person which accumulates or causes the accumulation of solid waste upon any premises in the city shall subscribe to the collection, hauling and disposal of solid waste pursuant to the provisions of RMC chapter 5.90 and the applicable agreements.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Administrative Code: Supplement 64 | Land Development Code: Supplement 5 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

Reno Municipal Code § 10.08.045 requires every person who generates solid waste on any property within city limits to subscribe to the city's licensed collection, hauling, and disposal service under RMC Chapter 5.90 and the related franchise agreements. The city holds an exclusive right to collect solid waste and recyclable materials within its limits under § 10.08.040, so residents and businesses cannot hire an outside hauler or self-haul instead of subscribing. Violating this chapter is a misdemeanor under § 10.08.090, punishable as set out in § 1.04.010.

Violations & Fines

Failing to subscribe to collection service is a misdemeanor under RMC § 10.08.090, punishable per § 1.04.010; the city also holds the exclusive right to collect waste under § 10.08.040.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I haul my own trash instead of subscribing in Reno?
No. RMC § 10.08.040 gives the city's contractor exclusive rights to collect solid waste, and § 10.08.045 requires every waste-generating property to subscribe to that service.
What happens if I don't sign up for trash collection in Reno?
Violating RMC Chapter 10.08, including the mandatory-subscription rule, is a misdemeanor under § 10.08.090, punishable as set out in § 1.04.010.

Sources & Official References

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