City of Reno Releases Dates for the 2025 Biggest Little Fall Refresh Community Cleanups

The City of Reno is announcing the dates of its upcoming Biggest Little Fall Refresh community cleanup events. City of Reno residents can dispose of unwanted residential bulky waste with a free day to dump. Reno residents can attend any of the community cleanups throughout all City wards and clear out any unwanted items. "This program is more than just a cleanup, it's a reflection of our community spirit," said Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve. "These events give every resident a chance to pitch in, declutter, and help us take pride in our neighborhoods. Together, we're building a cleaner, stronger Reno for everyone." Only residential bulky waste will be accepted this fall, hazardous and e-waste will not be accepted at these events. The events will open at 9:00am and will continue until 12:00pm or until the Waste Management container bins are full. Once bins are full, no additional items will be accepted. Residents are encouraged to arrive early. Below, you will find the list of dates and sites for the Biggest Little Fall Fresh events: - Ward 4 - Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9 AM - 12 PM O'Brien Middle School at 5000 Silver Lake Rd, Reno, NV 89506 -Ward 6 - Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9 AM - 12 PM Brown Elementary School 13815 Spelling Ct, Reno, NV 89521 - Ward 3 - Saturday, October 11, 2025, 9 AM - 12 PM Wooster High School 1331 E Plumb Ln, Reno 89502 - Ward 5 - Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9 AM - 12 PM Melton Elementary School at 6575 Archimedes Ln, Reno, NV 89523 - Ward 2 - Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9 AM - 12 PM Reno High School at 395 Booth St, Reno, NV 89509 - Ward 1 - Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9 AM - 12 PM Traner Middle School at 1700 Carville Dr. Reno, NV 89512 Residents can refer to the Waste Management website for a full list of materials not allowed in the roll-off dumpsters at these events and other disposing options. Items not accepted during fall dump days: - Hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, large batteries, cleaning chemicals) - Prescription drugs (CVS Pharmacy offers prescription drug disposal) - Mercury (thermostats and some medical equipment) - Asbestos/asbestos related items - Radioactive smoke detectors - Electronic waste Residents can also participate by contributing volunteer time. It's a fun and rewarding way to give back to our city. Whether you're an individual, a family, or part of a group, interested volunteers can register on the online form. For questions, please contact Neighborhood Coordinator, Roberto Lara, at [email protected] or (775) 657-4689.