Reno trash pickup: cost and carts
Waste Management (WM). Billed by: WM provides trash and recycling under the City of Reno franchise and bills customers directly.
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| 35-gallon trash + 64-gallon recycling | $23.15 | $278 |
| 64-gallon trash + 96-gallon recycling | $25.64 | $308 |
| 96-gallon trash + 96-gallon recycling | $28.38 | $341 |
Every Reno trash cart comes with a recycling cart; the price covers both.
Changing your cart
Call Waste Management customer service at 775-329-8822 to request a different cart option; WM recommends keeping new carts at least 120 days first, and its cart delivery and exchange charge is $61.07.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors: lower WM garbage rate. For a 35-gallon trash cart and 64-gallon recycling cart, WM's Reno senior rate is $20.70 a month and the low-income/senior rate is $17.36, against the regular $23.15. Side-yard service carries no charge for senior or disabled customers. How: The senior and low-income/senior rates are on WM's City of Reno rate sheet; WM customer service is 775-329-8822.
Pay or manage it
Sources
Checked October 21, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.