Las Vegas, Nevada resident guide

Las Vegas trash, recycling & bulk pickup schedule

Find the Republic Services address calendar, weekly trash, alternating recycling and included bulk routes, preparation limits, hazardous waste dates, electronics options, and holiday guidance.

Official source links checked on September 1, 2026.

Regular household service

Trash and recycling service

Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.

TrashRegular collection

Republic Services collects residential trash every week on the address's assigned weekday. A seasonal service alert moved residential route starts to 5:30 a.m. beginning June 8, 2026.

RecyclingRecycling collection

Residential recycling is collected every other week. Use the address calendar to identify week A or week B and follow the current Southern Nevada accepted materials guide.

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How Las Vegas service works

Use the Republic Services Southern Nevada address schedule to identify the route calendar. An ordinary appointment is not required for qualifying bulk on the assigned week. Call 702-735-5151 when the address calendar does not resolve the route.

Las Vegas 2026 resident collection guide

The address determines the trash, recycling, and bulk calendar

Republic Services assigns each Las Vegas home a weekday and an A or B route. The calendar combines weekly trash with alternating recycling and qualifying bulk collection.

Household trashEvery week

The address calendar identifies the weekday.

Recycling and bulkEvery other week

The route follows either the A or B calendar.

Maximum item length6 feet

Break down longer material before setout.

Current route start5:30 a.m.

Republic announced the seasonal earlier start beginning June 8, 2026.

Las Vegas address schedule

Trash, recycling, and included bulk service share one route calendar

Republic Services publishes a separate Monday through Saturday calendar for each route group. Enter the service address first because the correct weekday and alternating week depend on the neighborhood.

Trash collectionEvery week

The address schedule gives the assigned service day.

Recycling collectionEvery other week

The route calendar identifies whether the address follows week A or week B.

Bulk collectionEvery other week

A third truck collects qualifying bulk on the address's published route week.

Seasonal start time5:30 a.m.

Republic announced the earlier residential start beginning June 8, 2026.

Las Vegas bulk preparation

Keep every item within the published route limits

Bulk is included for residential customers on the assigned calendar. Prepare the pile before the collection day so the third truck can safely reach and load it.

Maximum item length6 feet

Break down or cut longer material before setout.

Branch bundles50 pounds or less

Tie branches securely and keep each bundle within the length limit.

Mattress preparationWrap if soiled

Cover a soiled mattress before placing it for collection.

Setout locationAt the curb

Keep material on the public collection side and away from private property obstacles.

Las Vegas special disposal

Use the household hazardous waste calendar for chemicals

Republic rotates household hazardous waste collection between its north and south locations. The current calendar lists Wednesday through Saturday service from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dry material limit40 pounds

This household limit applies per visit under the published program rules.

Liquid limit15 gallons

Gasoline is limited to five gallons within the total liquid allowance.

ElectronicsTransfer stations

Household electronics and many kitchen appliances are accepted during posted hours.

RefrigeratorsFee applies

Refrigerated appliances are not part of the free appliance list.

Item guidance

Choose the correct collection path

Accepted examples

Furniture, prepared mattresses, contained loose household material, tied branch bundles, household electronics, ovens, microwaves, televisions, and many kitchen appliances can use the appropriate published route or facility.

Use another disposal option

Exposed nails or screws, oversized pieces, uncontained loose waste, hazardous chemicals in the bulk pile, and refrigerated appliances presented as free electronics do not qualify.

City rules at a glance

Local limits before placement

Frequency and limitsCheck the allowance

Bulk and recycling are collected every other week. Keep items at six feet or less, contain loose material, and keep tied branch bundles at 50 pounds or less.

PlacementFollow placement rules

Place prepared bulk at the curb for the assigned route. Remove exposed nails and screws, wrap a soiled mattress, and keep the collection area accessible to the third truck.

Local detail that matters

What makes Las Vegas service different

The Las Vegas route has three separate pieces: weekly trash, alternating recycling, and alternating bulk collected by a third truck. The address calendar is necessary because each weekday has both an A and B version.

Item guidance

What may go in the bulk item pile

Accepted examples

Qualifying furniture, prepared mattresses, contained loose household material, and tied branch bundles can use the bulk route. Household electronics and many kitchen appliances can use the published transfer station option.

Not accepted

Hazardous chemicals, exposed sharp hardware, oversized pieces, uncontained loose trash, and refrigerated appliances presented as free electronics do not qualify for the ordinary route.

Holiday collectionLas Vegas holiday timing is built into the address route calendarPublished city guidance

Republic Services publishes a complete calendar for every weekday and A or B route. Enter the service address and follow the exact trash, recycling, and bulk dates shown for the holiday week.

Do not use another neighborhood's calendar

Two homes with the same weekday can follow different alternating weeks. The service address identifies the correct calendar.

Bulk uses a third truck

A trash or recycling truck may finish before the included bulk truck reaches the same address.

Source checked September 1, 2026Evidence: Official Republic Services address schedule

Common questions

Las Vegas collection FAQ

How often does Las Vegas collect bulk trash?

Qualifying residential bulk is collected every other week on the route shown for the service address.

Do I need a Las Vegas bulk pickup appointment?

Not for ordinary qualifying material on the published route. Use the address schedule to identify the correct week.

What is the Las Vegas bulk item length limit?

Keep each item or prepared branch bundle at six feet or less.

Where can Las Vegas residents take household hazardous waste?

Republic's 2026 calendar rotates service between the north and south locations from Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sources used for this guide

Official supporting information

TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on September 1, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.