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Bulk pickup with required prep (items 6 ft or less, no protruding nails/screws, plastic-wrapped soiled mattresses), Cheyenne Transfer Station drop-off at 315 W. Cheyenne Avenue (7 days/week 7 AM–3 PM), rotating Wed–Sat HHW & electronics with Henderson Transfer, and Republic Services franchise (mandatory service via city water bill).
Last updated: May 2026 · Maintained by Freemoval as a public resource
North Las Vegas, Nevada (#73 nationally) is part of the Las Vegas Valley and is served by Republic Services of Southern Nevada under franchise agreement, with billing handled by the City of North Las Vegas through City water bills. Garbage service is mandatory under city code and cannot be cancelled. The Cheyenne Transfer Station at 315 W. Cheyenne Avenue is open 7 days a week 7 AM–3 PM for general drop-off and operates as one of two rotating Wednesday–Saturday HHW & electronics drop-off sites (alternating with Henderson Transfer Station at 560 Cape Horn Drive). Bulk waste prep follows regional rules: soiled mattresses must be plastic wrapped, items must be 6 ft or less in length, no protruding nails/screws in wood, and items must be properly contained (no loose trash). This guide covers every disposal option for North Las Vegas residents.
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North Las Vegas residents have several free disposal pathways. Bulk pickup is included with mandatory residential service. The Cheyenne Transfer Station handles general drop-off 7 days a week. HHW and electronics rotate Wed–Sat between Cheyenne (NLV) and Henderson Transfer Stations.
Bulk waste pickup (with prep rules)
Free, bi-weekly scheduleRepublic Services collects bulk items at curbside on a regular schedule with city service. Strict prep rules apply: items must be properly contained, soiled mattresses plastic-wrapped, and items 6 feet or less in length.
Eligibility: All North Las Vegas households with city utility billing for trash service.
Schedule: 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 (Republic Services collection in Southern Nevada now begins one hour earlier than previously due to safety in extreme temperatures).
Required prep (this matters):
· Items must be 6 ft or less in length
· All items contained appropriately (no loose trash)
· No protruding nails or screws in wood (crew safety)
· Soiled mattresses must be plastic wrapped
For larger needs: Contact Republic Services at 702-735-5151 to rent a dumpster or schedule special collection (fees apply).
Cheyenne Transfer Station drop-off
Free 7 days/weekRepublic Services operates the Cheyenne Transfer Station at 315 W. Cheyenne Avenue, open 7 days a week from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM for general drop-off. Free for many household items.
Address: 315 W. Cheyenne Avenue, North Las Vegas.
Hours: 7 days a week, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. (Some sources show extended Mon–Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM hours; confirm current hours before visiting.)
What’s accepted free: Many household items including bulk garbage, recyclables, electronics. 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.
Useful for: Items beyond standard curbside bulk, items not eligible for curbside, larger cleanouts.
Weekly trash and bi-weekly recycling
Free with mandatory serviceRepublic Services collects weekly trash and bi-weekly recycling on the same day. The recycling cart is the standard blue cart for Southern Nevada. Garbage service is mandatory under North Las Vegas city code and cannot be cancelled; billing is included in your City water bill.
Set-out: Carts at curb by 5:00 AM. Place at least 4 feet apart from each other and obstacles. Wheels face house; handles toward street.
HOA/code rule: Trash bins must NOT be visible from the street when not curbed for pickup. Bins must NOT be curbed for more than 12 hours prior and after pickup.
Recycling: Single-stream — all recyclables in one blue cart. Items must be empty, clean, dry, and loose. No bags. Flatten cardboard.
Find your day: Use the Republic Services address lookup at republicservices.com/schedule or call 702-735-5151.
HHW & electronics (rotating Wed–Sat)
Free at NLV/Henderson rotationRepublic Services and Clark County jointly operate two HHW and electronics drop-off locations on a rotating Wednesday–Saturday schedule, alternating between North Las Vegas and Henderson.
North Las Vegas location: Cheyenne Transfer Station, 315 W. Cheyenne Avenue.
Henderson location: Henderson Transfer Station, 560 Cape Horn Drive.
Schedule confirmation: Always call 702-735-5151 or visit republicservices.com/southern-nevada before visiting to confirm which location is open that day.
HHW collection events at 333 W. Gowan Rd, Gate B: Periodic events typically run Wed–Fri 9 AM–1 PM. Items accepted: paint, thinner, corrosive/flammable liquids, pesticides, batteries (acid & dry cell), motor/cooking oil, pool/spa chemicals. Items NO LONGER accepted at these specific events: electronic waste (computers, monitors, TVs).
Additional e-waste options: Silver State Recycling North Las Vegas, Nevada Recycling Center, and Best Buy free at customer service.
Donation pickup
Free for usable itemsThe Las Vegas Valley 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 drop-off locations.
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada and HopeLink: 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 Valley partner expansion is in progress.
Eligibility: Households in active partner communities. Ask your property manager whether your building participates.
Status in North Las Vegas: Onboarding partner properties throughout 2026.
North Las Vegas’s bulk system is included with regular Republic Services collection but follows the strict regional prep rules common to Southern Nevada.
Schedule: Use the Republic Services address lookup at republicservices.com/schedule, the Republic Services app, or call 702-735-5151 to confirm your bulk schedule.
Set-out timing: Items at curbside by 5:00 AM. Republic Services collection in Southern Nevada now starts one hour earlier than previously to ensure all carts are collected while prioritizing employee safety during extreme temperatures.
Required prep (this matters):
· Length limit: Items must be 6 ft or less in length
· Containment: All items must be contained appropriately — no loose trash
· Wood safety: No protruding nails or screws in wood (crew injury risk)
· Soiled mattresses: Must be plastic-wrapped (sanitation requirement)
· Tree trimmings: Specific bundling rules apply (verify with hauler)
What’s typically accepted: Furniture, mattresses (wrapped), appliances (with refrigerant tag if applicable), large household items meeting the 6-ft length limit.
What’s NOT accepted: Hazardous waste (use rotating HHW drop-off), loose construction debris, items over 6 ft, items with exposed nails/screws.
For larger needs: Contact Republic Services at 702-735-5151 to rent a dumpster or schedule a special collection (fees apply). Or self-haul to the Cheyenne Transfer Station.
Mandatory service: Garbage service is mandatory per North Las Vegas city code and cannot be cancelled. Billing for Republic Services is handled by the City of North Las Vegas and is included in City water bills.
Republic Services collects weekly trash and bi-weekly recycling on the same day. Customer service: 702-735-5151 or RSSNcustomerservice@repsrv.com.
Find your collection day: Use the Republic Services address lookup at republicservices.com/schedule, the Republic Services app, or call 702-735-5151.
Set-out window: Carts at curb by 5:00 AM. Republic Services in Southern Nevada starts one hour earlier than before.
Cart spacing: Place carts at least 4 feet apart from each other and obstacles. Wheels face the house; handles toward the street.
Visibility code rule: Per HOAs and city code in many North Las Vegas neighborhoods, trash bins must NOT be visible from the street when not curbed for pickup. Bins must NOT be curbed for more than 12 hours prior and after pickup. Plan a screened storage location (garage, behind fence).
Black/gray cart (trash): Weekly. Bagged household waste.
Blue cart (recycling): Every other week, same day as trash. Single-stream — all recyclables together. Items empty, clean, dry, loose. No bags. Flatten cardboard.
Holiday schedule: When holidays fall on a weekday, service runs one day behind throughout the holiday week, beginning with services scheduled for the holiday. Check the Republic Services holiday schedule at info.republicservices.com/holiday-schedule.
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. Use Track My Truck in the app to confirm your truck has already passed.
The Cheyenne Transfer Station at 315 W. Cheyenne Avenue is the primary general drop-off facility for North Las Vegas residents.
Hours: 7 days a week, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM (per Republic Services). Some local sources cite extended Mon–Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM hours — confirm before visiting.
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.
Other Republic Services Southern Nevada facilities for North Las Vegas residents:
· Republic Services Southern Nevada Recycling Center: 360 W. Cheyenne Avenue (next door to transfer station) — great for electronics or cardboard that don’t fit in your curbside bin.
· Las Vegas Landfill: 5491 Accurate Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89156 — accepts large waste loads. Confirm hours before visiting.
When to use the transfer station instead of bulk:
· You need disposal sooner than the bulk schedule
· Item exceeds the 6-ft curbside limit
· Item is loose or unbundled and won’t meet curbside containment requirements
· Item requires special handling not done curbside
North Las Vegas and Clark County operate a joint HHW and electronics program with rotating Wednesday–Saturday schedules between the Cheyenne and Henderson Transfer Stations.
Two locations alternate:
· Cheyenne Transfer Station: 315 W. Cheyenne Avenue, North Las Vegas
· Henderson Transfer Station: 560 Cape Horn Drive, Henderson
Schedule confirmation: Call 702-735-5151 or visit republicservices.com/southern-nevada before each visit to confirm hours and location.
HHW events at 333 W. Gowan Road, Gate B (North Las Vegas):
· Items accepted: Paint, thinner, corrosive/flammable liquids, pesticides, batteries (acid & dry cell), motor/cooking oil, pool/spa chemicals
· Items NO LONGER accepted at these events: Electronic waste (computers, monitors, TVs)
· Hours: Periodic events typically Wed–Fri 9 AM–1 PM. Check Sun City Aliante and other community calendars for current dates.
Additional e-waste options for North Las Vegas residents:
· Silver State Recycling North Las Vegas: Free electronic drop-off
· Nevada Recycling Center Las Vegas: Free electronic drop-off
· Best Buy: Free recycling at customer service for most consumer electronics
· Republic Services Southern Nevada Recycling Center (360 W. Cheyenne): Electronics drop-off
Latex paint quick-dry method: Let dry completely with kitty litter, then dispose in regular trash.
Medications: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department substations or Clark County’s Pain in the Drain program. Some Walgreens locations have secure drop-off bins.
For items not listed above, visit southernnevadahealthdistrict.org or search.earth911.com.
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 (over 6 ft, loose trash, unwrapped mattresses), households needing same-week pickup, or larger cleanouts beyond standard service, paid options are available.
Republic Services dumpster rental
Quote per projectFor larger bulk trash needs (full cleanouts, post-renovation, multiple appliances), Republic Services offers dumpster rental in various sizes. Call 702-735-5151 for a quote.
Useful for: Move-out cleanouts, multi-room renovations, estate work.
LoadUp paid pickup
$65+For North Las Vegas households needing in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (loose trash, items over 6 ft, unwrapped mattresses), or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items, multi-piece sets), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Las Vegas Valley 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 $65 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 serve North 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 North Las Vegas pickup with LoadUp → Round-up option at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Report illegal dumping to North Las Vegas Code Enforcement at (702) 633-1677 or via the City of North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas’s bulk pickup work?
Republic Services collects bulk items at curbside on a regular schedule. Required prep: items must be 6 ft or less in length, contained appropriately (no loose trash), no protruding nails or screws in wood, and soiled mattresses must be plastic-wrapped. Place items at curbside by 5 AM on collection day. Use Republic Services address lookup at republicservices.com/schedule or call 702-735-5151. For items beyond standard, contact Republic Services to rent a dumpster or schedule special collection.
Why is garbage service mandatory and on my water bill?
Garbage service is mandatory under North Las Vegas city code and cannot be cancelled. The City of North Las Vegas does not provide garbage or recycling services directly -- residential and commercial trash and recycling are provided by Republic Services of Southern Nevada or other private companies. Billing for Republic Services is handled by the City of North Las Vegas and is included in City water bills, which is why you see it as a single combined bill."),
Where is the Cheyenne Transfer Station?
The Cheyenne Transfer Station is at 315 W. Cheyenne Avenue, North Las Vegas. Hours are 7 days a week, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (per Republic Services; some sources cite extended Mon-Sat 8 AM-4:30 PM hours -- confirm current hours before visiting). Many household items are accepted free; refrigerators are accepted for a charge. The Transfer Station also rotates Wed-Sat with Henderson Transfer Station for HHW and electronics drop-offs."),
Where do I take HHW and electronics in North Las Vegas?
Two main paths: (1) The rotating Wed-Sat HHW & electronics program alternates between Cheyenne Transfer Station (315 W. Cheyenne Ave, NLV) and Henderson Transfer Station (560 Cape Horn Dr, Henderson) -- always call 702-735-5151 to confirm which location is open. (2) HHW collection events at 333 W. Gowan Rd, Gate B (NLV) accept paint, batteries, motor oil, pool chemicals, etc. -- but NOT electronic waste (computers, monitors, TVs). For electronics: Republic Services Southern Nevada Recycling Center (360 W. Cheyenne), Silver State Recycling, Nevada Recycling Center, and Best Buy."),
Why can’t I leave my trash bin out for more than 12 hours?
Per North Las Vegas city code and many local HOAs, trash bins must NOT be visible from the street when not curbed for pickup. Bins must NOT be curbed for more than 12 hours prior to or after pickup. Place bins out the night before service (within the 12-hour window) and bring them in promptly after collection. Plan a screened storage location: garage placement, behind a fence in the side or backyard."),
How do I report illegal dumping in North Las Vegas?
Call North Las Vegas Code Enforcement at (702) 633-1677 or report through the City of North Las Vegas website. For Republic Services issues (missed pickups, cart damage), call 702-735-5151. For Nevada state environmental violations, contact the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). Active dumping in progress: call North Las Vegas Police non-emergency. Photos with license plate numbers significantly improve enforcement.
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Yes. Last updated May 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.