Recycling Centers in Elko, NV
Find drop-off recycling locations in Elko, Nevada. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Elko and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Elko: A Local Guide
Elko, the seat of Elko County in northeastern Nevada, has two facilities listed as recycling resources — though each serves a distinctly different function. Residents looking to reduce landfill waste will want to understand what each location actually accepts before making the trip.
Ruby Mountain Resource Center (804 River St) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit thrift store and job-training facility that accepts donated reusable goods — clothing, shoes, furniture, housewares, books, and electronics in resalable condition — Monday through Saturday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Drop-off is free, and donors may request a tax receipt. This is not a curbside or drop-off recycling center for cans, cardboard, or hazardous materials; it is a donation-based reuse center whose proceeds fund pre-vocational and day-habilitation programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Elko Sanitation (355 W Silver St) operates the biweekly single-stream curbside recycling program for City of Elko residents. The program accepts aluminum and steel cans, empty aerosol cans, flattened cardboard and paperboard, paper (newspapers, magazines, junk mail, books), paper-style milk cartons, and plastics #1–#7. Glass, electronics, Styrofoam, plastic bags, and food waste are not accepted in the recycling cart. This is a subscription service — not a public drop-off facility — available only within city limits. The office at 355 W Silver St is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Elko
Where can I drop off recyclables in Elko, NV?
Neither facility in Elko functions as a general public drop-off recycling center. Elko Sanitation provides curbside recycling to City of Elko residential subscribers. Ruby Mountain Resource Center accepts donated reusable goods (clothing, furniture, electronics) but is a thrift/donation center, not a materials recovery facility. For other recycling needs such as hazardous waste or electronics, contact Elko County solid-waste services for current options.
Does Ruby Mountain Resource Center accept electronics as a tax-deductible donation?
Yes. RMRC accepts electronics in resalable condition at 804 River St, Monday–Saturday 9:30 AM–4:00 PM, at no charge. Because RMRC is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donors may request a tax-deductible receipt at the time of drop-off.
Does Elko Sanitation accept glass in the curbside recycling cart?
No. Glass of any kind is explicitly excluded from Elko Sanitation's curbside recycling program. Do not place glass bottles or jars in your recycling bin. Contact Elko County for glass disposal alternatives.
Is curbside recycling available to all Elko County residents?
No. Elko Sanitation's biweekly curbside recycling program is available only to subscribers within the City of Elko city limits. Residents in surrounding Elko County communities should contact Elko Sanitation at (775) 738-3771 to confirm service availability at their address.