Reno residents can look forward to six free bulky‑waste clean‑up events this fall, organized by the City of Reno’s “Biggest Little Fall Refresh” program. Each event runs from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the Waste Management containers are full, whichever comes first. Only residential bulky items are accepted.
Schedule and locations
- Ward 4: Saturday, September 19 – O’Brien Middle School, 5000 Silver Lake Road (entrance on Silver Lake Road)
- Ward 2: Saturday, October 10 – Reno High School, 395 Booth St. (entrance on Foster Drive)
- Ward 6: Saturday, October 17 – Brown Elementary School, 13815 Spelling Court (entrance on Spelling Court)
- Ward 3: Saturday, October 24 – Wooster High School, 1331 E. Plumb Lane (entrance on Harvard Way)
- Ward 1: Saturday, November 7 – Trainer Middle School, 1700 Carville Drive (entrance on Carville Drive)
- Ward 5: Saturday, November 14 – Melton Elementary School, 6575 Archimedes Lane (entrance on Archimedes Lane)
Residents must not bring hazardous materials such as paint, pesticides, large batteries, cleaning chemicals, liquids, electronic waste, mercury, asbestos, radioactive smoke detectors, or prescription drugs to these bulky‑waste events.
Separate hazardous‑waste and electronics collection
On Saturday, September 26, the city will hold a dedicated hazardous‑waste and electronics collection at Reno High School, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending when the bins fill. No Waste Management containers will be on site; instead, the event will accept limited quantities of hazardous and electronic items—no more than half a standard pickup‑truck bed per household.
Allowed items include household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, fluorescent lights, large batteries, cleaning chemicals) and electronic waste such as TVs, microwaves, computers, cell phones, and other home appliances. One large appliance per household (e.g., refrigerator or washer‑dryer) and up to seven tires are also permitted.
How to prepare and volunteer
The city advises residents to review the full list of prohibited materials on the Waste Management website and consult the KTMB Recycling Guide for additional disposal resources. Volunteers are welcome to help with the clean‑ups; supplies will be provided, and participants may join individually, with family, or as part of a group.
These events reflect Reno’s commitment to keeping neighborhoods clean, reducing illegal dumping, and providing convenient, cost‑free disposal options for families and households.
Original reporting: 2news.com — read the source article.
