Computer Recycling in Reno, NV

Computers are taken free at the City of Reno's yearly hazardous and e-waste day (half a pickup bed per household).

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a computer in Reno

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · RenoNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $85.00
How it works
Book online, set out your computer and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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City of Reno Community Cleanups (Biggest Little Fall Refresh and e-waste/HHW day)City service · RenoReno residentsConditions applyFree
How it works
Seasonal City of Reno neighborhood cleanups by ward, with WM roll-off bins for residential bulky waste (fall 2026: September 19-November 14), plus a city-wide hazardous and electronic waste day (September 26, 2026 at Reno High School, 395 Booth St). Spring cleanups are also held. Questions: Reno Direct 775-334-4636.
Cost & rules
- Only at the yearly city-wide hazardous and e-waste day (September 26 in 2026); half a pickup bed of hazardous/e-waste per household.
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Before you go

List each device and describe any damage to the operator.
Back up your files and erase the device using the maker’s instructions.
Ask whether documented data destruction is offered and what it costs.

More about computers

Nevada rules

NDEP counts computer equipment and printers as e-waste that should be recycled rather than landfilled. Source: NDEP Nevada Recycles: Special Waste (e-waste and household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)
NDEP recommends recyclers certified to the R2 or e-Stewards standard. Source: NDEP Nevada Recycles: Special Waste (e-waste and household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)

More Nevada rules (6)

NDEP counts paints, cleaners, oils, antifreeze, batteries, light bulbs and pesticides as household hazardous waste, which many communities collect. Source: NDEP Nevada Recycles: Special Waste (e-waste and household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)
NDEP: never pour household hazardous waste into storm drains, sewers, septic systems or on the ground. Source: NDEP Nevada Recycles: Special Waste (e-waste and household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)
Nevada counties with 100,000 or more people must make available a program for separating recyclables from household and public-building waste (NRS 444A.040). Source: NRS Chapter 444A: Programs for Recycling (new tire fee, tire retailer take-back) (opens in new tab)
Those larger counties must also make available a program for disposing of hazardous household products. Source: NRS Chapter 444A: Programs for Recycling (new tire fee, tire retailer take-back) (opens in new tab)
NDEP notes that each Nevada county offers different recycling and waste services. Source: NDEP Nevada Recycles: Where Can I Recycle & Take My Waste? (opens in new tab)
NDEP runs a recycling hotline at 1-800-597-5865 for recycling questions. Source: NDEP Nevada Recycles: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (13)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Solid Waste & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Reno
- The City of Reno points residents to the Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful Recycling Guide for items like TVs and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
Community Cleanups (opens in new tab) · City of Reno
- The Biggest Little Fall Refresh Cleaning events are free and open to all Reno residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A city-wide hazardous and electronic waste day was held Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Reno High School. Checked October 26, 2026.
- At the e-waste day: electronic waste including TVs of any size, microwaves, computers, cell phones and electronic home appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hazardous and e-waste items are limited to half of a standard pickup truck bed per household. Checked October 26, 2026.
NDEP Nevada Recycles: Special Waste (e-waste and household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab) · Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
- NDEP counts computer equipment and printers as e-waste that should be recycled rather than landfilled. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NDEP recommends recyclers certified to the R2 or e-Stewards standard. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NDEP counts paints, cleaners, oils, antifreeze, batteries, light bulbs and pesticides as household hazardous waste, which many communities collect. Checked October 26, 2026.
- NDEP: never pour household hazardous waste into storm drains, sewers, septic systems or on the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
NRS Chapter 444A: Programs for Recycling (new tire fee, tire retailer take-back) (opens in new tab) · Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau)
- Nevada counties with 100,000 or more people must make available a program for separating recyclables from household and public-building waste (NRS 444A.040). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Those larger counties must also make available a program for disposing of hazardous household products. Checked October 26, 2026.
NDEP Nevada Recycles: Where Can I Recycle & Take My Waste? (opens in new tab) · Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
- NDEP notes that each Nevada county offers different recycling and waste services. Checked October 26, 2026.
NDEP Nevada Recycles: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
- NDEP runs a recycling hotline at 1-800-597-5865 for recycling questions. Checked October 26, 2026.

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