Waste Management Program
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Program Description
The Waste Management Program oversees all matters involving solid waste in Washoe County, including monitoring waste collection and disposal; enforcing regulations involving permits; transfer station operations and importation of out-of-state municipal solid waste. Staff also develops and implements public education campaigns for waste reduction, reuse and recycling and the purchase of environmentally friendly products.
Waste Management Useful Resources & Links
- Garbage Exemption Application
- Illegal Dumping Reporting
- Washoe County Solid Waste Management Plan
- Contact Waste Management/Waste Disposal Services
- Burial of Domestic Animals and Pets
- NOV (Notice of Violation) Appeals Process
- Permit to Operate Waste Management System Application
- Washoe County Garbage Franchise Agreement
- Solid Waste Regulations
Recycling & Diversion Resources & Links
- Irefill
- KTMB Recycling Guide
- Recycling Focus Group Report
- Needle disposal
- Pharmaceutical disposal
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Waste Management Links
Contact the Program
Luke Franklin, Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist
775-399-3599
lfranklin@washoecounty.gov
General email
HealthEHS@washoecounty.gov