Recycling Centers in Fernley, NV
Find drop-off recycling locations in Fernley, Nevada. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Fernley 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 Fernley: A Local Guide
Fernley, Nevada — a fast-growing city in Lyon County about 30 miles east of Reno — is served by two distinct recycling facilities, each covering a different slice of the waste stream. Whether you have scrap metal, a junked vehicle, or a box of aluminum cans and paper, at least one of these locations can take it.
Scrap Metal Recycling at 45 Speedway Rd is a full-service ferrous and non-ferrous metal yard run alongside Pro SE Services. It buys copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, lead, insulated wire, electric motors, catalytic converters, and more — paying customers for accepted loads rather than charging a fee. Cars and RVs are accepted for dismantling (valid title required), as are major appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers) and concrete and asphalt demolition debris. Hours are Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM and Saturday 8 AM–11:30 AM. Electronics, TV monitors, and hazardous materials are not accepted.
WM Fernley Hauling & Transfer Station at 1100 Hwy 95A is Waste Management's transfer station for the City of Fernley and surrounding Lyon County. Its free recycling drop-off covers four materials: aluminum cans, tin/steel cans, paper, and cardboard — all left loose, never bagged, to prevent contamination. The station also accepts general municipal solid waste and yard/green waste at posted disposal rates. It is open Tuesday–Saturday 8 AM–4:30 PM (with a midday break noon–12:30 PM); closed Sunday, Monday, and holidays. Glass, plastics, and electronics are not part of the free recycling program, and Lyon County has no HHW facility.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Fernley
Where can I recycle scrap metal or drop off a junk car in Fernley, NV?
Scrap Metal Recycling at 45 Speedway Rd buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals — copper, aluminum, steel, and more — and accepts vehicles and RVs for dismantling (valid title required). They are open Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM and Saturday 8 AM–11:30 AM.
Is there a free recycling drop-off in Fernley?
Yes. The WM Fernley Transfer Station at 1100 Hwy 95A offers free drop-off for aluminum cans, tin cans, paper, and cardboard Tuesday–Saturday 8 AM–4:30 PM (closed noon–12:30 PM). Leave recyclables loose — do not bag them.
Can I recycle glass, plastics, or electronics anywhere in Fernley?
Neither Fernley facility accepts glass, plastics, or electronics in the free recycling program. For e-waste and other materials, residents may need to travel to the Reno/Sparks area. Contact Lyon County for current options.
Where do Fernley residents take household hazardous waste?
There is no HHW drop-off facility in Lyon County. The City of Fernley resource guide notes residents can use a paid HHW service in the Reno area; contact the City of Fernley for current locations and schedules.