Reno officials are providing a convenient, no‑cost solution for residents who need to dispose of hazardous and electronic waste safely. The city’s special collection event will take place on Saturday, September 26, at Reno High School, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing until the designated bins are full.

What can be dropped off

According to Councilmember Naomi Duerr, the event will accept a broad range of items that are unsafe to place in regular trash. Eligible household hazardous waste includes paint, pesticides, fluorescent lights, large batteries (including lithium batteries) and cleaning chemicals. Electronic waste such as televisions of any size, microwaves, computers, cell phones and other home appliances is also welcome. In addition, the city will take one large appliance per household—refrigerators or washers/dryers—up to seven tires, and a limited amount of hazardous material, roughly half the volume of a standard pickup‑truck bed per household.

Why the event matters

Improper disposal of these materials can pose serious safety and environmental risks. Lithium batteries can explode when crushed in a trash‑collection truck, and old paint fumes are toxic when released into the air. Duerr emphasized that the city hopes to curb illegal dumping in the surrounding desert, noting, “Desert dumping is a thing, and it’s a bad thing. We don’t want gas, paints, and equipment or any kind of thing dumped out in the desert. It’s really bad for the environment.” By offering a centralized, supervised drop‑off point, the city aims to protect both residents and the natural landscape.

How to participate

Residents are encouraged to arrive early to secure a spot, as the collection bins will fill quickly. No Waste Management container bins will be provided on site, so participants should bring their items directly to the designated area. The event is limited to hazardous and electronic waste only; regular trash and recyclables should continue to be placed in standard curbside containers.

Additional resources

For more details about this event and future community clean‑up initiatives, Reno residents can visit the city’s official website at reno.gov. The city’s ongoing commitment to safe waste management reflects a broader effort to preserve Nevada’s natural beauty while providing practical services to families across the region.

Original reporting: 2news.com — read the source article.