Recycling Centers in Nevada: 106 Locations

Recycling in Nevada

Nevada has 106 recycling centers across 22 cities, including curbside drop-off sites, scrap metal dealers, private e-waste processors, and household hazardous waste (HHW) facilities. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) administers the state's recycling and waste-reduction programs, publishes annual Recycling and Waste Reduction Reports, and manages the Nevada Recycles grant program. Nevada's statewide recycling rate was 20.34% in 2023, short of the 25% legislative goal adopted in 1991. Nevada has no beverage container deposit (bottle bill) law — the Legislature studied a bottle bill in 2011–2013 but chose not to pursue it — and no statewide mandatory e-waste recycling law or EPR program.

Nearly all of Nevada's recycling infrastructure is concentrated in two metro areas. Las Vegas leads with 35 centers, and North Las Vegas adds 15 more in the Clark County metro. In northern Nevada, Reno lists 18 centers and Sparks has 8. Henderson lists 5 centers in the southern Las Vegas Valley. The state capital, Carson City, has 4, while Fallon serves Churchill County with 3 and Elko anchors northeastern Nevada with 2.

Recycling data in Nevada is collected from Clark, Washoe, Carson City, and Elko counties — jurisdictions covering more than 90% of the state's population. NDEP's Nevada Recycles grant program funds local programs, and a new internal tracking tool (SMART) began collecting recycling data from businesses and state agencies in 2024. About 95% of Nevada's population has access to some form of e-waste recycling through local government programs and private collectors, though no statewide landfill ban on consumer electronics is in effect.

Top Cities by Number of Centers

Las Vegas 35 Reno 18 North Las Vegas 15 Sparks 8 Henderson 5 Carson City 4 Fallon 3 Elko 2

All Cities in Nevada

Amargosa Valley 1 center Carson City 4 centers Dayton 1 center Elko 2 centers Fallon 3 centers Fernley 2 centers Gardnerville 1 center Henderson 5 centers Incline Village 1 center Las Vegas 35 centers Laughlin 1 center Mesquite 1 center Mound House 1 center Nellis Afb 1 center North Las Vegas 15 centers Pahrump 2 centers Reno 18 centers Silver Springs 1 center Sparks 8 centers Stagecoach 1 center Tonopah 1 center Winnemucca 1 center

Recycling in Nevada — FAQ

Does Nevada have a bottle-deposit (bottle bill) law?

No. Nevada does not have a beverage container deposit law. The Legislature studied a bottle bill in 2011 via AB 427 and a subsequent committee, but in 2013 chose not to pursue one. There are no refundable deposits on cans or bottles sold in Nevada.

What is Nevada's recycling rate?

Nevada's statewide recycling rate was 20.34% in 2023, the most recent year with a verified official figure from NDEP's annual Recycling and Waste Reduction Report. This is below Nevada's 25% legislative goal. Data comes from Clark, Washoe, Carson City, and Elko counties, which together represent over 90% of the state's population.

Does Nevada have an e-waste recycling law?

No statewide mandatory e-waste recycling law or extended producer responsibility (EPR) program exists in Nevada as of 2026. Electronics recycling is available through local government programs and private collectors — roughly 95% of Nevada residents have some form of access — but there is no state landfill ban on consumer electronics.

Where are Nevada's biggest recycling hubs?

Las Vegas leads with 35 listed centers, and the broader Clark County metro also includes 15 in North Las Vegas and 5 in Henderson. In northern Nevada, Reno lists 18 centers and Sparks adds 8. Carson City (4), Fallon (3), and Elko (2) serve the rest of the state.