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Every free and paid way to get rid of a water heater in North Las Vegas, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of North Las Vegas
Every 2 weeks
bulk collection on your scheduled Republic day, no appointment
Bagged
mattresses must be in a mattress bag; free bags at City of North Las Vegas facilities
Cheyenne
Republic's Cheyenne Transfer Station in North Las Vegas takes TVs and electronics free, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Every route for a water heater in North Las Vegas, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full North Las Vegas guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in North Las Vegas, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Republic Services bulk collection (North Las Vegas): water heaters
FreeA drained water heater goes out on bulk day.
Who qualifies: Single-family homes in North Las Vegas with Republic Services cart service, billed through the city water bill.
How to schedule: No appointment. Bulk items are collected on a scheduled bulk day every other week; look up your address at republicservices.com/schedule or call 702-735-5151. Mattresses must be in a mattress bag; the city gives away free bags at city facilities. Freon appliances need a separate Republic appliance pickup, which may carry a fee.
Limits: Items no longer than 6 feet, in manageable pieces, generally one major appliance per bulk day.
Set-out: At the curb by 6 a.m. (collection has started an hour earlier in hot months) on your bulk week collection day, separate from carts, not on private property.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in North Las Vegas: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering water heaters, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in North Las Vegas: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
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 to 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.
The North Las Vegas rule for water heaters: A drained water heater goes out on bulk day.
Program basics: Items no longer than 6 feet, in manageable pieces, generally one major appliance per bulk day. At the curb by 6 a.m. (collection has started an hour earlier in hot months) on your bulk week collection day, separate from carts, not on private property.
What the city will not take: Refrigerators and anything with Freon (separate pickup), tires, electronics, hazardous waste, construction debris, items over 6 feet, and unbagged mattresses.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of North Las Vegas: Garbage and Recycling (Republic Services, mattress bag rule), Republic Services of Southern Nevada: address schedule and bulk rules. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in North Las Vegas. North Las Vegas and Clark County operate a joint HHW and electronics program with rotating Wednesday to Saturday schedules between the Cheyenne and Henderson Transfer Stations.
Why water heaters are different from ordinary bulk. The weight problem is entirely water. People try to tip a tank that has not fully drained and discover that 30 remaining gallons weigh 250 pounds. Sediment at the bottom can also clog the drain valve, leaving the tank heavier than it looks. Flushing with the cold supply on for a minute often clears it.
Three mistakes that get water heaters left at the curb:
Paid options come into play for basement tanks with difficult stairs, heat pump units, and situations where no replacement is being installed.
Self-haul to a transfer station or scrap yard
Free to $15A drained tank lies flat in a pickup bed or a large SUV. Scrap yards take them free; transfer stations may charge a small bulky item fee.
Strap it down. An empty tank rolls.
LoadUp paid water heater pickup
$80+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, hauling, and licensed disposal of your water heater. 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.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book water heater pickup in North Las Vegas with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside North Las Vegas proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete North Las Vegas junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national water heater disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for North Las Vegas: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does North Las Vegas pick up water heaters for free?
Yes, drained, on your bulk day.
How much does paid water heater removal cost in North Las Vegas?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single water heater pickup in North Las Vegas starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. 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.
How do I drain a water heater before disposal?
Turn off the gas or the breaker and shut the cold water supply. Connect a garden hose to the drain valve and run it to a floor drain or outside. Open a hot tap upstairs and the T&P valve to let air in. When the flow stops, open the cold supply briefly to flush sediment, then close it and let the tank finish draining. Expect 20 to 40 minutes for a 50 gallon tank.
Can a water heater go out with bulk trash?
In most cities, yes, as long as it is drained. Some cities treat it as an appliance with its own appointment. Check the local rule in the directory below.
Will a scrap yard pay for an old water heater?
Usually a few dollars for the steel, more for a tankless unit with a copper heat exchanger. Most yards require the tank to be fully drained and some ask that the drain valve be removed.
Is there anything hazardous in a water heater?
Standard gas and electric tanks contain no refrigerant or regulated materials. Heat pump water heaters contain refrigerant in the compressor and must be handled like a refrigerator. The glass lining and the magnesium or aluminum anode rod are inert.
Is this North Las Vegas page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full North Las Vegas guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.