Dealing With Trash


Trash is a problem. We all generate trash. We all need to be a responsible for it.

Since the Trash we generate is as a Community, each camper will aid in the process of transporting Community Generated Trash Off-Playa. Take At Least TWO (2) Bags of Community Garbage Off-Playa - Be responsible and dispose of this garbage in appropriate receptacles.

Each vehicle that arrives at PolyParadise will be required to take home two bags of trash. During the week the TRASH TEAM will place a bag of trash at the driver's side door of your vehicle (think of it like SANTA).

That is YOUR bag to take home. It will be DOUBLE BAGGED, NON-STINKY, and of REASONABLE size and flexibility for packing. Please plan room in your vehicle for this bag of trash.

If for any reason, you don't like your bag of trash (you just don't click or cannot get along with one another) please see the TRASH TEAM for an exchange of bags.

It is your responsibility to dispose of your bag properly. The best place for this would be at home. But if you cannot take your bag home, use an authorized disposal location and verify the current hours, prices, and accepted materials before you depend on it.

Start with the official Burning Man list: Leave Nevada Beautiful: Waste Disposal & Recycling Locations

Trash & Recycling

Waste Management - Stead Transfer Station

13890 Mt Anderson, Reno NV
(775) 972-9160
Trash & Recycling. Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-4pm. Not typically open Mondays, but open Labor Day.

Waste Management - Fernley/Churchill Transfer Station

1100 US Highway 95A, Fernley NV
(775) 329-8822
Trash & Recycling. 8am-4:30pm. Closed Labor Day.

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe permitted stations

Some permitted tribal businesses set up trash and recycling stations along Hwy 447. Use permitted operations only.

Trash Only

Waste Management - Lockwood Regional Landfill

2700 East Mustang Rd, Reno NV
(775) 342-0401
Trash plus cardboard and wood recycling only. Monday-Saturday, 8am-4:30pm. Closed Labor Day.

Waste Management - Commercial Row/Sage St. Transfer Station

1390 E. Commercial Row, Reno NV
(775) 326-2416
Trash: Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm; Sat-Sun, 8am-4:30pm. Open Labor Day. Mixed recycling: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-3pm.

Recycling Only

Nevada Recycling & Salvage

1085 Telegraph St., Reno NV
(775) 870-0812
Recycling. Mon-Fri, 6:30am-4pm; Sat, 7am-12pm. Closed Sundays and Labor Day.

RV Dump - Greywater & Black Water

Pyramid Lake Marina

2500 Lakeview Dr., Sutcliffe NV
(775) 476-1155
Open 7 days/week; closes at 8pm.

Flying J Travel Center #1005

480 Truck Inn Way, Fernley NV
(775) 575-5919
I-80 Exit 48. Open 7 days/week, 5am-6pm.

Golden Gate Petroleum

1055 S. Rock Blvd., Sparks NV
(775) 358-7400
7 days/week; 24 hours/day.

Love's Travel Stop

825 Commerce Center Dr., Fernley NV
(775) 575-2200
7 days/week; 24 hours/day. Gray and black water pumping.

Alturas Chevron

1080 North Main St., Alturas CA
(530) 233-5114
7 days/week, 5am-12am; sometimes 24 hours.

TA Travel Center

200 N. McCarran Blvd., Sparks NV
(775) 359-0550
7 days/week; 24 hours/day.

RV Servicing / Dump Stations / Trash

Modoc District Fairgrounds

1 Center St., Cedarville CA
(530) 279-2315
7 days/week; 24 hours/day. Also accepts trash.

Operating hours, prices, and services can change by vendor. Call ahead when possible and use only authorized locations. More tips on trash can be found at: Trash Tips.