A public resource guide
Free bi-weekly bulk pickup with required prep (plastic wrap on fabric and mattresses, certification tag for refrigerants), Henderson Transfer Station drop-off at 560 Cape Horn Drive (7 days/week 7 AM–3 PM), rotating Wed–Sat HHW & electronics between Henderson and Cheyenne Transfer locations, and Republic Services franchise at 702-735-5151.
Last updated: May 2026 · Maintained by Freemoval as a public resource
Henderson, Nevada (Las Vegas metro, #55 nationally) is served by Republic Services of Southern Nevada under franchise agreement — the same provider serving Las Vegas and North Las Vegas. Republic serves over 320,000 Henderson residents across Green Valley, Anthem, Lake Las Vegas, Cadence, Inspirada, MacDonald Ranch, and historic Henderson. Bulk waste is collected bi-weekly (every other week) on the same day as your regular trash and recycling, with strict prep rules: furniture with fabric must be wrapped in plastic, mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic for sanitation, and only one major appliance per service day. Refrigerators and freezers require professional refrigerant removal with certification tag. Solid waste collection is mandatory under Henderson Municipal Code 5.17.220. The Henderson Transfer Station at 560 Cape Horn Drive is open 7 days/week 7 AM–3 PM. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Henderson residents.
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Henderson residents have several free disposal pathways. The bi-weekly bulk pickup handles most furniture and appliances at the curb (with required prep). The Henderson Transfer Station at 560 Cape Horn Drive accepts general drop-offs 7 days a week. HHW and electronics are handled at rotating Wed–Sat schedules between Henderson Transfer and Cheyenne Transfer (North Las Vegas).
Bi-weekly automatic bulk pickup
Free, no schedulingRepublic Services collects bulk items bi-weekly (every other week) on the same day as your regular trash and recycling. No advance scheduling needed for standard items, but prep rules are strict.
Eligibility: All Henderson residents with city/Republic waste service.
Schedule: Bi-weekly on your regular collection day. Use the Republic Services address lookup at republicservices.com/schedule or call 702-735-5151.
Set-out: Items at curbside by 5:00 AM on collection day (collection begins early in Henderson).
Required prep: Furniture with fabric must be wrapped in plastic. Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic for sanitation. Refrigerators/freezers require certification tag from licensed technician confirming refrigerant has been removed.
Limit: Only one major appliance per service day. Items beyond standard bulk: contact Republic Services to rent a dumpster or schedule special collection.
Henderson Transfer Station drop-off
Free 7 days/weekRepublic Services operates the Henderson Transfer Station at 560 Cape Horn Drive, open 7 days a week from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM for general drop-off. Free for accepted items.
Address: 560 Cape Horn Drive, Henderson, NV.
Hours: 7 days/week, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM.
What’s accepted free: Many household items (verify at republicservices.com/southern-nevada).
Charged items: Refrigerators are accepted at each transfer station and both landfills for a charge.
Useful for: Items you don’t want to wait two weeks for, larger cleanouts, items not eligible for curbside.
Zone-based weekly trash and recycling
Free with serviceHenderson uses a zone-based collection system with trash collected Monday–Friday depending on your zone. Trash weekly; single-stream blue cart with green lid recycling every other week on the same day.
Set-out: Carts at curb by 5:00 AM. Place at least 4 feet apart from each other and obstacles (cars, mailboxes, utility poles).
Cart orientation: Wheels face house; handles toward street.
Weight limits: 200–250 lbs per cart. The 95-gallon cart is most common.
Recycling rules: Single-stream — all materials in one blue/green-lid cart. Items must be empty, clean, dry, and loose. No bags. Cardboard flattened. Extra recycling can go in cardboard boxes or paper bags next to cart.
HHW & electronics drop-off
Free (rotating Wed–Sat)Republic Services and Clark County jointly operate two HHW and electronics drop-off locations on a rotating Wednesday–Saturday schedule, alternating between Henderson and North Las Vegas.
Henderson location: Henderson Transfer Station, 560 Cape Horn Drive.
North Las Vegas location: Cheyenne Transfer Station, 315 W. Cheyenne Avenue.
Schedule: Rotates Wed–Sat between the two locations. Always confirm which one is open before visiting at republicservices.com/southern-nevada or call 702-735-5151.
Additional e-waste options: Dunn & Son Electronic Recycler (3050 Westwood Dr) and Nevada State Recycle (1816 Industrial Rd #4). Home Depot accepts CFL/fluorescent bulbs free.
Medications: LVMPD substations or Clark County Pain in the Drain program. Some Walgreens locations have secure drop-off bins.
Donation pickup
Free for usable itemsThe Las Vegas metro has a strong nonprofit network for usable furniture and household goods. The right path for items in good working condition.
Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas ReStore: Free pickup for furniture, appliances, and building materials.
Salvation Army Las Vegas: Schedule at satruck.org or call 1-800-SA-TRUCK.
Goodwill of Southern Nevada: Multiple Henderson and Las Vegas drop-off locations.
HopeLink, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, and Three Square Food Bank: Local nonprofits accepting household goods for families in need.
Freemoval (partner-community pickups)
FreeFreemoval is a social impact program that subsidizes free junk removal pickups in partner communities, typically affordable housing properties. Las Vegas metro partner expansion is in progress.
Eligibility: Households in active partner communities. Ask your property manager whether your building participates.
Status in Henderson: Onboarding partner properties throughout 2026.
Henderson’s bulk system is automatic and convenient, but the prep requirements are stricter than most cities. Skipping prep means your items won’t be collected.
Schedule: Bi-weekly on the same day as your regular trash and recycling. Use the Republic Services address lookup at republicservices.com/schedule, the Republic Services app, or call 702-735-5151 to confirm.
Set-out timing: Items at curbside by 5:00 AM. Henderson collection starts early; late set-outs are typically missed.
Required prep (this matters):
· Furniture with fabric: Must be wrapped in plastic. Couches, chairs, ottomans — anything upholstered.
· Mattresses and box springs: Must be wrapped in plastic for sanitation. Most home stores sell mattress disposal bags ($5–$15) sized for queen and king.
· Refrigerators and freezers: Refrigerant must be professionally removed before collection. Attach the certification tag from a licensed technician. Without the tag, the unit will not be picked up. Local HVAC companies and some home improvement stores offer refrigerant removal.
Limit: Only one major appliance per service day. If you need to dispose of multiple appliances (washer + dryer + fridge), spread them across multiple bi-weekly cycles or use the Henderson Transfer Station.
What’s typically accepted: Furniture, mattresses, appliances (with prep above), large household items.
What is NOT accepted curbside: Hazardous waste (use rotating HHW drop-off), tires (limited — use tire shops), electronics (use rotating HHW or alternative locations), construction debris (private hauler).
For larger needs: Contact Republic Services at 702-735-5151 to rent a dumpster or schedule a special collection (fees apply).
Henderson uses a zone-based system with trash collected Monday through Friday by zone. Republic Services customer service: 702-735-5151.
Find your collection day: Use the Republic Services address lookup tool at republicservices.com/schedule, the Republic Services app (iOS/Android), or call 702-735-5151.
Set-out window: Carts at curb by 5:00 AM — collection can begin that early.
Cart spacing: Place carts at least 4 feet apart from each other and obstacles (cars, mailboxes, utility poles, trees). Wheels face house; handles toward street.
Weight limits: Don’t exceed 200–250 lbs per cart. The automated lifting system can’t handle overloaded carts.
Black/gray cart (trash): Weekly. Most common size is 95-gallon. Standard household waste, bagged.
Blue cart with green lid (recycling): Every other week, same day as trash. Sign up for a Republic Services account for automatic email/text reminders before each recycling day. Single-stream — all recyclables together. Items empty, clean, dry, loose. No bags. Flatten cardboard. Extra recycling next to cart in cardboard boxes or paper bags.
Recyclables processed: Republic Services processes all recyclables at their state-of-the-art Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Southern Nevada.
Holiday schedule: 6 federal holidays cause one-day delays in 2026: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When a holiday falls on a weekday, trash, recycling, and bulk for that day and remaining days that week shift forward by one day.
Christmas tree recycling: Republic Services accepts natural Christmas trees curbside from December 26 through January 15 on your regular collection day.
Missed pickups: Report within 24 hours by calling 702-735-5151 or through your Republic Services online account or app. First use Track My Truck in the app to confirm your truck has already passed.
Henderson and Clark County operate a joint HHW and electronics program with rotating Wednesday–Saturday schedules between two locations. Always confirm which location is open before visiting.
Two locations alternate:
· Henderson Transfer Station: 560 Cape Horn Drive, Henderson
· Cheyenne Transfer Station: 315 W. Cheyenne Avenue, North Las Vegas
Schedule confirmation: Call 702-735-5151 or visit republicservices.com/southern-nevada before each visit to confirm hours and location.
What’s accepted:
· Paint (latex and oil-based) — alternate: let latex paint dry completely, then trash. Use kitty litter to speed drying.
· Automotive fluids (motor oil, antifreeze)
· Batteries (auto, household)
· Pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals
· Fluorescent bulbs and CFLs
· Electronics (TVs, computers, monitors, printers)
Additional e-waste options for Henderson residents:
· Dunn & Son Electronic Recycler: 3050 Westwood Drive
· Nevada State Recycle: 1816 Industrial Road #4
· Best Buy: Free recycling at customer service for most consumer electronics
· Home Depot: CFL/fluorescent bulbs free
Medications: Drop off at any LVMPD substation. Clark County’s Pain in the Drain program also provides safe, anonymous medication disposal. Some Walgreens locations have secure drop-off bins.
For items not listed above, visit southernnevadahealthdistrict.org or search.earth911.com.
The Henderson Transfer Station at 560 Cape Horn Drive is the primary general drop-off facility for Henderson residents. Open every day 7 AM–3 PM.
Many household items accepted free: Verify the current free drop-off list at republicservices.com/southern-nevada.
Charged items:
· Refrigerators are accepted at each transfer station and both landfills for a charge.
· Some larger or specialty items may have tipping fees.
When to use the transfer station instead of waiting for bi-weekly bulk:
· You need disposal sooner than two weeks
· You have multiple appliances (curbside is one major appliance per day)
· Item exceeds standard curbside size or weight
· Item requires special handling not done curbside
Donation programs accept items in good usable condition: clean upholstered furniture without significant tears or stains, working appliances less than 10 years old, mattresses in good condition (subject to program rules), kitchenware, lamps, and most household goods.
Items typically not accepted: damaged or stained furniture, mattresses with bedbug history or significant wear, appliances that don’t work, particle-board furniture in poor condition, cribs (federal safety regulations have changed), and exercise equipment that requires reassembly. Always call the program before scheduling.
For items not eligible for curbside (no plastic wrap, no refrigerant tag), households needing same-week pickup, or larger cleanouts beyond bi-weekly capacity, paid options are available.
Republic Services dumpster rental
Quote per projectFor larger bulk trash needs (multiple appliances, full cleanouts, post-renovation), Republic Services offers dumpster rental in various sizes. Call 702-735-5151 for a quote based on size and duration.
Useful for: Move-out cleanouts, multiple-room renovations, estate work.
LoadUp paid pickup
$80+For Henderson households needing in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (unwrapped fabric furniture, non-tagged refrigerators, hazmat), or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items, multiple-piece sets), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Las Vegas metro for upfront-priced pickup.
What’s included: Loading from inside the home, hauling, and licensed disposal. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
Other paid services: 1-800-Got-Junk, College Hunks Hauling Junk, and Junk King Las Vegas.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. 100% of round-ups fund subsidized pickups at standard market rates.
Book a Henderson pickup with LoadUp → Round-up option at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Report illegal dumping to Henderson Code Enforcement at (702) 267-3950 or via the City of Henderson website. For Republic Services-related issues (missed bulk, cart problems), call 702-735-5151.
For Nevada state environmental violations, contact the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). Active dumping in progress: call Henderson Police non-emergency.
Photos with timestamps and license plate numbers significantly improve enforcement outcomes. See our complete illegal dumping guide for Nevada state penalty information and reporting best practices.
How does Henderson’s bulk pickup work?
Republic Services collects bulk items bi-weekly (every other week) on the same day as your regular trash and recycling. No advance scheduling needed for standard items. Place items at curbside by 5 AM on collection day. Required prep: furniture with fabric must be wrapped in plastic, mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic for sanitation, and refrigerators/freezers require a certification tag from a licensed technician confirming refrigerant has been removed. Only one major appliance per service day. For more, call Republic Services at 702-735-5151.
Why are mattresses required to be wrapped in plastic?
Republic Services requires mattresses and box springs to be wrapped in plastic for sanitation purposes (bedbugs, bodily fluids, etc.). Mattress disposal bags are sold at most home improvement stores for $5-$15, sized for queen and king. Without plastic wrap, the mattress will not be collected. If your mattress has a confirmed bedbug infestation, call 702-735-5151 for special handling instructions before set-out."),
Where do I take HHW and electronics in Henderson?
Republic Services and Clark County operate two HHW/electronics drop-off locations on a rotating Wednesday through Saturday schedule: Henderson Transfer Station (560 Cape Horn Drive) and Cheyenne Transfer Station (315 W. Cheyenne Avenue, North Las Vegas). Always call 702-735-5151 or check republicservices.com/southern-nevada to confirm which location is open before visiting. Additional e-waste options: Dunn and Son Electronic Recycler (3050 Westwood Dr), Nevada State Recycle (1816 Industrial Rd #4), and Best Buy (free at customer service)."),
Can I drop items off at the Henderson Transfer Station?
Yes. The Henderson Transfer Station at 560 Cape Horn Drive is open 7 days a week from 7 AM to 3 PM for general drop-off. Many household items are accepted free; verify the current accepted list at republicservices.com/southern-nevada. Refrigerators are accepted at each transfer station and both landfills for a charge. The transfer station is useful when you don't want to wait two weeks for bi-weekly bulk, or when you have multiple appliances (curbside is one per day)."),
Why does Henderson collect so early?
Republic Services in Southern Nevada operates with a 5 AM start time to avoid the desert heat during summer months. This is a regional standard across Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson. Set carts and bulk items out by 5:00 AM. Carts placed at the curb the night before is recommended; just be aware of your HOA rules on overnight cart placement."),
How do I report illegal dumping in Henderson?
Call Henderson Code Enforcement at (702) 267-3950 or report through the City of Henderson website. For Republic Services issues (missed bulk, cart damage), call 702-735-5151. For Nevada state environmental violations, contact the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). Active dumping in progress: call Henderson Police non-emergency. Photos with license plate numbers significantly improve enforcement.
Is this page maintained?
Yes. Last updated May 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.