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Reno, NV Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

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

Key Facts

Subscription
Mandatory for every property
Hauler
City's exclusive contractor only
Container rule
Must stay accessible, not in street
Penalty
Misdemeanor under § 1.04.010

Summary

Reno property owners and occupants must subscribe to the city's exclusive solid waste and recycling collection service: self-hauling or hiring an outside hauler is not allowed under Reno Municipal Code § 10.08.045.

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.

Source: Waste Management Reno ServicesView official code

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

Every responsible person who accumulates solid waste on premises within Reno city limits must subscribe to the city's collection, hauling, and disposal service under RMC § 10.08.045. The city holds exclusive rights to collect, transport, and deliver solid waste and recyclable materials citywide under § 10.08.040: no outside hauler or self-haul arrangement is permitted except for materials the code specifically excludes. Receptacles must stay accessible for pickup and can't sit in a street or alley under § 10.08.080. Violators face a misdemeanor under § 1.04.010 or civil penalties under Chapter 1.05. Service rates and terms are set in RMC Chapter 5.90 and the city's hauling agreements.

Violations & Fines

Failing to subscribe or using an unauthorized hauler is a misdemeanor under RMC § 1.04.010, or the city may pursue civil penalties under Chapter 1.05 of the code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I haul my own trash in Reno instead of subscribing?
No. RMC § 10.08.040 gives the city's contractor exclusive rights to collect and haul solid waste, and § 10.08.045 requires every property to subscribe.
What happens if I don't subscribe to trash service?
You're guilty of a misdemeanor under RMC § 1.04.010, or the city can pursue civil penalties under Chapter 1.05.

Sources & Official References

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