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Illegal Dumping

Nevada Revised Statute 444.630 prohibits the dumping of any solid waste, including junk vehicles, garbage, rubbish, construction/demolition debris, yard debris, or other refuse at any place other than at a facility designated for such purpose.

There is a reward of $100 for information leading to the conviction of any person violating NRS 444.630.

To report illegal dumping in progress call 775.334.COPS in Reno and Washoe County and 775.353.2231 in Sparks. To report an illegal dumpsite in Washoe County call 775.328.2434. Do not remove items from the dump site! Officers need the dump site intact for evidence purposes.

For more information on illegal dumping in Nevada visit http://ndep.nv.gov/bwm/illegaldumping.htm.

Disposing of Unwanted Items

Solid Waste Reduction - 331- 2267, will take metal, pay YOU for it American Auto Wreckers - 322.9999, will take cars, working or not 1-800-Got-Junk - Trash transportation service

Waste Management

For answers to Waste Managements frequently asked questions click hereOpens New WindowPDF Document. For a list of Transfer Stations and their hours click hereOpens New WindowPDF Document. To contact Waste Management call Customer Service at 775.329.8822.

Click here Opens New WindowPDF Document to view items and prices of bulky items.
Note: one bulky item per household can be taken to the Lockwood Landfill for free per year!

Recycling

Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful 100% organic cotton bags are a great way to recycle and reduce waste every time you shop!  They have a square bottom so things won't fall over and they are free when you become a member at the Windy Hill level.

Call KTMB at 851-5185 or email staff@ktmb.org to find out more.

Testimonial: "...the bags KTMB got for us are super strong and big enough to hold about 3 plastic bags worth of food.  I just wanted you to know what a great idea and what good bags they really are." - Lori Ray, President Scenic Nevada

Confused about what can be recycled curbside or where to take your recyclables? The following items can be recycled curbside or at the drop off sites:

Plastic and glass bottles and jars can be recycled with the labels still on. Please remove lids.

Where can you recycle other household items? Download our regularly updated Recycling Flier Opens New WindowPDF Document and never be confused again!

Contact Waste Management to receive your curbside recycling bins at 775.329.8822 (Note: that there is not an option for recycling, go through the automated menu: option 1 customer service then option 2 (trash service for your home) or 3 (trash service for your company)). If you do not receive curbside recycling service, click here Opens New WindowPDF Document for the nearest recycling center.

Nevada Materials Exchange is a free service designed to help organizations find markets for materials they have traditionally discarded. Both search and post unwanted materials. For more information visit www.nevadamax.org.

Computercorps is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to computer technology and skills training for all families, while recycling unusable parts in order to eliminate eWaste in our nation's landfills. For more information on how to donate your computer to ComputerCorps by visiting www.computercorps.org

Pinky Pink’s Ink is a 501(c)(3) non–profit organization that recovers empty  cartridges from area businesses.  For more information visit www.PinkyPinksInk.org

Code Enforcement

Washoe County
Washoe County Code Enforcement provides sensitive, courteous, and efficient services designed to ensure quality of life for all residents and property owners. These services protect the health, safety and welfare of Washoe County residents through fair and impartial enforcement of the Washoe County Development Code (Chapter 110) and the Business License Code (Chapter 25). Enforcement emphasizes voluntary compliance, followed when necessary by proper legal procedures. To report a potential violation call 775.328.6106. For more information regarding code enforcement in Washoe County visit www.co.washoe.nv.us and type "Code Enforcement" in the search box.

City of Reno
Code Enforcement Officers of the City of Reno exist to promote, maintain and improve the quality of life to our community. They are committed to community partnership, education and enforcement by providing dedicated, enthusiastic and professional service. To report a potential violation contact Reno Direct at 775.334.2099, TDD 775.334.2589 or email RenoDirect@ci.reno.nv.us. For more information regarding code enforcement in Reno visit www.cityofreno.com click on "residents" and then again on "neighborhoods".

City of Sparks
To report a potential violation call 775.353.2384.

Graffiti

Washoe County
Call the Washoe County Sheriffs Office at 775.785.4020 to report graffiti around the unincorporated areas of Reno/Sparks. To report graffiti in progress call 775.785.4629.

City of Reno
To report locations of graffiti around the city call Reno Direct at 775.334.2099. You can also fill out an online form. Visit www.cityofreno.com click on "Residents", the go to "Hot Topics". There you will see a link for graffiti. For graffiti in progress call 775.334.2121.

City of Sparks
To report graffiti call 775.353.2271.

Secret Witness
If you wish to remain anonymous in your reporting and possibly claim an award, call 775.322.4900.

Educational Presentations

Presentations Available:
Waste Warriors - Recycling and waste reduction presentation for Truckee Meadows
Papermaking presentation that focuses on how to make new paper from old paper
Pinky Pink's Ink - Recycling presentation that focuses on printer ink cartridge recycling, call 775.356.1904 ask for Julie Spicer Calvery
Washoe Weed Coordinating Group/University of Nevada Reno Cooperative Extension, call 775.784.4848 ask for Sue Donaldson - Invasive Weed presentation that focuses on why invasive weeds are a problem for the Truckee Meadows and what we can do about it.

For more information contact Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful at 775.851.5185 and ask for Maia Dickerson.

How to Organize a Cleanup

If you are interested in organizing your own cleanup event and don’t know where to start, read this article Opens New WindowPDF Document and contact Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful!

Clean & Green Environmentally Friendly Housecleaning Products

Are you looking for information on how to clean your house using more environmentally friendly products? This article Opens New WindowPDF Document shares a few books and websites you can use as resources. It also has a list of products and recipes for cleaning products with ingredients that you probably already have in your home.

Plastic Coding System

Ever wonder what the number in the middle of the recycling symbol of your plastic containers mean? Click hereOpens New WindowPDF Document to find out!