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

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

Key Facts

Hauler
Waste Management (Sparks Sanitation)
Schedule
Weekly, Monday–Friday
Set-Out
Curbside by 7:00 a.m.
Recycling
Every other week
Holidays
No shift, collected as scheduled

Summary

Waste Management (Sparks Sanitation) is the city's franchised hauler and service is mandatory under Municipal Code Section 7.12.030. Garbage is collected weekly, Monday through Friday; set carts curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled day. Recycling runs every other week on that same day.

All persons residing in the city in a single-family dwelling, all owners or managers of multiple-family dwellings, all business establishments, and all public buildings shall subscribe to the collection, hauling and disposal of solid waste.

Source: Sparks Municipal CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

Sparks contracts curbside collection to Waste Management, which operates locally as Sparks Sanitation and is the only hauler the Washoe County Health Department permits to collect garbage in the city. Every household and business must subscribe under Section 7.12.030. Carts go out by 7:00 a.m. on your route's weekday, and recycling is collected every other week on that same day. Unlike many cities, Waste Management works all holidays, including Christmas, so your pickup day does not shift for federal holidays. Find your specific collection day by entering your address at wm.com or calling Waste Management at 775-329-8822.

Violations & Fines

Failing to subscribe to mandatory collection violates Sparks Municipal Code Section 7.12.030 and is enforced by the city. Setting out unaccepted materials or missing the 7:00 a.m. curbside deadline can leave carts uncollected until the next scheduled cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is my trash collected in Sparks?
Waste Management collects weekly, Monday through Friday, depending on your route. Enter your address at wm.com or call 775-329-8822 to find your day, and set carts out by 7:00 a.m.
Does my pickup move for holidays?
No. Waste Management works all holidays, including Christmas, so your collection day stays the same. Only its customer service office closes on major holidays.
How do I dispose of large items?
Drop bulky items and appliances free at the Lockwood Landfill during business hours, or schedule a bulk pickup with Waste Management.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Sparks

Noise Ordinances: Quiet HoursSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Construction HoursSome RestrictionsBin Placement RulesSome RestrictionsIllegal DumpingSome RestrictionsDumpster RulesSome RestrictionsRecycling RequirementsSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Decibel LimitsSignificant RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Driveway RulesSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Abandoned VehiclesSome Restrictions

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