The City of Reno is pleased to announce the dates for this year's Biggest Little Fall Refresh events. The City is partnering with Waste Management of Northern Nevada to properly discard household bulky items at the drop off events. The Biggest Little Fall Refresh Cleaning events will be offered in every Ward to allow a close location for all residents. All events start at 9 a.m. and residents are encouraged to arrive early as the events come to a close once bins are full or at noon at the latest.
2026 Biggest Little Fall Cleaning Event Schedule:
Ward 6 - Saturday, October 17 at Brown Elementary School, 13815 Spelling Ct, Reno
Ward 3 – Saturday, October 24 at Wooster High School 1331 E Plumb Ln, Reno
Ward 1 - Saturday, November 7 at Traner Middle School,1700 Carville Dr. Reno
Ward 5 - Saturday, November 14 at Melton Elementary School 6575 Archimedes Ln, Reno
Items accepted for dumpster bins:
Large trash and debris, no more than one truck bed size limit (3 ft. By 3 ft.)
Green waste
Items not accepted:
Hazardous waste (paints, pesticides, large batteries, cleaning chemicals, liquids)
Electronics and batteries
Prescription drugs (CVS Pharmacy offers prescription drug disposal)
Mercury (thermostats and some medical equipment)
Asbestos/asbestos related items
Radioactive smoke detectors
Electronic waste
Tires
Appliances
For more details on times, locations and accepted items, search “Community Cleanups” on reno.gov.
Event venue
Brown Elementary School PTO Reno NV, 13815 Spelling Ct,Washoe City, Nevada, Virginia City, United States
Tickets
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