In Clark County, Nevada, residential and business trash collection is managed by Republic Services. This includes the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and unincorporated areas like Summerlin. When you need to dispose of large, unwanted items such as furniture, appliances, mattresses, or construction debris, you have several excellent options, ranging from free pickups to paid services.
This guide will walk you through the process of scheduling a free bulk pickup, handling hazardous waste and electronics, donating usable items, and hiring a service to do all the heavy lifting for you.
What to Know First: Free vs. Paid Removal
Before you pay, check if you can get it picked up for free! Here’s the difference:
- Free Bulk Pickup: Republic Services offers this service to residential customers for disposing of large items. It’s perfect for a few pieces of furniture or appliances. You must schedule this in advance, and there are specific rules regarding what they’ll accept.
- Donation Pickup: If your items (like a couch or fridge) are still in good, usable condition, non-profits like the Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity will often pick them up for free to resell in their thrift stores.
- Dumpster Rental: This is a paid service for large-scale cleanouts, like a home renovation or garage cleanout, where you fill a large bin yourself over several days.
- Junk Removal Service: This is a paid service (similar to 1-800-GOT-JUNK) where a team comes to your home, handles all the heavy lifting, and hauls away your items from anywhere on your property.
Republic Services Free Bulk Pickup
Republic Services provides free bulk trash pickup for residential customers. This service is ideal for items that are too large to fit in your regular trash bin but not enough to require a full dumpster. You must schedule this service in advance.
Bulk items typically include things like:
- Couches and sofas
- Lamps and rugs
- Mattresses and box springs
- Large Appliances (without Freon – see FAQ)
- Bundled yard debris (must be tied, no palm fronds)
How to Schedule Your Free Pickup:
- Visit the Republic Services scheduling page.
- Enter your service address to see your designated bulk pickup day.
- Schedule your pickup for that day. You must schedule it at least one day in advance.
- Place your items neatly on the curb by 6:00 am on your scheduled day.
- Phone: (702) 735-5151
- Customer Service Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Website: republicservices.com/residents/bulk-waste
Dumpster Rentals (Paid Service)
For large-scale projects, such as a home remodel, major landscaping, or whole-house cleanouts, a dumpster rental is your best option. You rent a large open-top container, fill it at your own pace, and then call Republic Services to haul it away when you’re done.
- Residential Dumpster Rental Website: republicservices.com/residents/dumpster-rental
- Commercial Dumpster Rental Website: republicservices.com/businesses/dumpster-rental
- Phone: (702) 735-5151
Apex Regional Landfill (The “Dump”)
Suppose you have items that Republic Services won’t accept in bulk pickup (like some construction debris) and you have a way to haul them yourself. In that case, you can take them to the Apex Regional Landfill, which is managed by Republic Services.
- Address: 13550 N US Highway 93, Las Vegas, NV 89165
- Phone: (702) 599-5920
- Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Acceptable Waste Includes:
- Non-friable Asbestos
- Construction & Demolition Waste
- Municipal Solid Waste
- Yard Waste
Fees are required, and a list of prohibited items is available for review. Call first if you are unsure.
Free Donation Pickups (For Usable Items)
If your unwanted furniture, appliances, or household goods are still in good, usable condition, don’t junk them! These organizations will often pick them up for free to support their community programs.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army offers a widely used free pickup service for furniture, clothing, household goods, and working appliances. You can schedule a pickup online by entering your zip code.
- Service: Free pickup for usable furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.
- Phone: (800) 728-7825 (1-800-SA-TRUCK)
- Website: satruck.org
Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas ReStore
The ReStore accepts donations of new and gently used furniture, building materials, and working appliances. They offer a pickup service for large items, which can be scheduled by phone or through their website.
- Service: Free pickup for large furniture, appliances, and building materials.
- Phone: (702) 638-7736
- Website: lasvegashabitat.org/restore/donate-to-restore/
Goodwill of Southern Nevada
While Goodwill gladly accepts drop-off donations, they partner with a third-party, *fee-based* service called ReSupply for home pickups. This is a convenient option if other free services are unavailable.
- Service: Paid pickup service via ReSupply.
- Website: goodwillvegas.org/home-pickup
Special Disposal (Hazardous Waste & E-Waste)
You cannot put hazardous items or electronics in your regular or bulk trash. These items must be taken to a special drop-off location.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) & Electronics
Republic Services and Clark County operate drop-off locations for residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronics. This includes items such as paint, motor oil, batteries, pesticides, fluorescent light bulbs, computers, TVs, and other electronic waste. This service is often free for residents, but it may have certain limitations.
- What: Paint, Oil, Chemicals, Batteries, TVs, Computers, E-Waste
- Website: Republic Services HHW Info
- Key Drop-Off Locations:
- Henderson Transfer Station: 560 Cape Horn Dr, Henderson, NV 89011, open 7:00 am – 3:00 pm daily.
- Cheyenne Las Vegas Transfer Station: 315 W. Cheyenne Ave. North Las Vegas, NV 89030, open 7:00 am – 3:00 pm daily.
- Note: Call first or check the website for current hours (often Wed-Sat) and rules.
Paid Junk Removal Services
If you need items hauled away immediately, from anywhere in your home or yard, and don’t want to do the heavy lifting yourself, a paid junk removal service is your best option. They come to you, provide an estimate, and remove the items on the spot.
1-800-GOT-JUNK?
A well-known national brand offering full-service junk removal. They will come to your home or business and remove items from wherever they are located (e.g., backyard, upstairs bedroom, garage). They provide a free, no-obligation, on-site estimate before starting any work.
- Service: Full-service junk and furniture hauling.
- Phone: 1-800-GOT-JUNK
- Website: 1800gotjunk.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the free Republic Services bulk pickup work?
A: You must be a residential customer. You need to go to the Republic Services website, enter your address, and schedule a pickup for your designated bulk collection day. Items must be on the curb by 6 am.
Q: What do I do with a refrigerator or air conditioner?
A: These items contain Freon and **cannot** be picked up in the regular bulk trash. You must schedule a separate “appliance-recycling” pickup with Republic Services, which may involve a fee to remove the freon safely. You can also take it to a scrap metal recycler that specializes in handling appliances.
Q: What about hazardous waste like paint, batteries, or electronics?
A: Do not put these in your trash. You must take them to a designated Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off site. The primary locations are the Henderson Transfer Station and the North Las Vegas Transfer Station. Check their hours before you go.
Q: My couch is in good condition. Do I have to junk it?
A: No! If your items are usable, please call The Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity ReStore first. They often schedule a free pickup for items that can be resold, which benefits the community and keeps items out of landfills.
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