TRASH NEWS & EVENTS
Year-Round Residential Free Dump Passes
Waste Management (WM) customers in Reno and Sparks get 4 free standard pickup truck loads of bulky trash per year at local transfer stations and the Lockwood Landfill. You must present a current WM service bill and matching proof of residency.
If your residential WM account is current, you automatically qualify for four free dump runs annually.
How the Free Dump Pass Program Works
To use your free dump allowance:
- Drive into the regular line at an approved facility.
- Present a valid photo ID.
- Bring a copy of your current utility bill that matches the name and address on the account.
- Ensure your WM account is current before arrival.
Each pass covers one standard pickup truck load of residential waste at participating transfer stations or the landfill.
Approved Disposal Locations
Reno Transfer Station
1390 E. Commercial Row, Reno, NV 89512
Stead Transfer Station
13890 Mt. Anderson Road, Reno, NV 89506
Lockwood Landfill
2700 E. Mustang Road, Sparks, NV 89434
(Located east of Sparks off I-80)
Note: Additional fees may apply for certain items, including tires or appliances containing Freon.
Items Not Accepted Under the Free Dump Allowance
The following items are strictly prohibited for the free dump allowance and will be rejected or charged at gate rates:
- Hazardous & Toxic Waste: Chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, solvents, and radioactive materials.
- Electronics (E-Waste): Televisions, computers, monitors, microwaves, and cathode ray tubes (CRTs).
- Construction & Demolition Debris: Concrete, wood, brick, dirt, stucco, roofing materials, and drywall.
- Liquids & Auto Fluids: Oils, antifreeze, solvents, and general liquid waste.
- Automotive Parts: Engines, transmissions, and tires (note: tires are strictly limited or prohibited depending on the specific event/facility rules).
- Specific Appliances: Any appliance containing coolant or Freon (unless specially tagged as evacuated by a professional)
Additional Disposal Information
For proper disposal of prohibited materials, Reno residents may use the Lockwood Landfill or local transfer stations subject to standard disposal fees. Residents can also wait for seasonal Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events.
Contact Waste Management customer service directly to confirm facility hours, accepted materials, and disposal guidelines before your visit.
Waste Management is proud to work with GrayMar Environmental to offer residential customers in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County a safe, responsible, and free option for disposing of household hazardous waste.
How to Use the Service
Schedule an appointment directly with GrayMar Environmental at graymarenvironmental.com
Bring your voucher to your scheduled drop-off appointment. Vouchers are mailed with your WM bill in:
- May: Sparks & Washoe County
- July: Reno
Drop off eligible items safely and responsibly
Appointments are available only in July, August, and September 2026. Vouchers are valid exclusively during this timeframe. Standard disposal fees apply outside of voucher months.
Acceptable Items
- Garden products: pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and sprays
- Paints and related products: spray paint, stains, varnish, thinners, removers, adhesives
- Household cleaners: bleach, solvents, sprays, acid and caustic cleaners
- Automotive products: old fuel, oil, filters, waxes, polishes, additives, and batteries
- Propane tanks and fire extinguishers
- Photo and pool chemicals
- Fluorescent lamps and bulbs
- Batteries
- Sharps (must be in approved containers)
Unacceptable Items
- Explosives or ammunition
- Asbestos
- Biohazardous waste (excluding approved sharps)
- DEA-controlled substances
- Radioactive waste
- Compressed gas cylinders (other than propane, aerosols, and fire extinguishers)
- Preserved or treated wood
- Laboratory chemicals
- Sewage
Latex paint can be tossed in the trash if you dry it out with kitty litter or a paint hardener product, sold at hardware stores. For additional special waste disposal options in our community, please check out the Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful Recycle Guide at KTMB.org/recycle.
Our Services
— Why choose us
Why Choose RC Junk Removal LLC?
While community events are helpful, they come with limitations. That’s where we step in.
RC Junk Removal offers:
- Same-day and scheduled pickups
- Eco-friendly disposal practices
- Full-service hauling (no heavy lifting required)
- Residential and commercial cleanup solutions
Whether you missed the event or have items that aren’t accepted, we make the process simple and stress-free.
Book a Pickup Instead
Can’t make it to the event or have restricted items? Skip the hassle.
Contact RC Junk Removal today for fast, reliable junk removal services tailored to your needs. We’ll handle the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.
