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Can I elect to use a different trash collection service?
No. B.C. Waste Free / B.C. Disposal has exclusive rights to collect trash and recycling within the city limits of Boulder City. For more information, visit the
B.C. Waste Free Website.
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Who may dispose of waste for free?
Boulder City residents may dispose of waste generated at their residence by bringing it to the Landfill Residential Drop-Off Area using their own vehicle. Residents should be prepared to present a valid Nevada Driver’s License with a Boulder City street address and vehicle registration to the scale operator. Residents who do not yet have a license with a Boulder City street address must show their current driver’s license along with their current Boulder City utility bill.
2.
Who must pay to dispose of waste at the landfill?
Licensed businesses and city residents using a 3rd party vehicle (for example a rental or friend’s truck) must pay waste disposal fees to use the landfill. All waste must be generated within Boulder City.
3.
Who may dispose of waste at the face of the landfill?
Only licensed businesses may enter the face of the landfill.
4.
Can I elect to use a different trash collection service?
No. B.C. Waste Free / B.C. Disposal has exclusive rights to collect trash and recycling within the city limits of Boulder City. For more information, visit the
B.C. Waste Free Website.
5.
Are there any exclusions to waste that can be disposed of at the landfill?
Medical waste, asbestos, commercial oil / grease, tires, food waste or materials used for composting, or recyclables not part of the Contractor’s Program may be taken to another entity.
6.
Who receives income from the sale of commingled recyclables?
B.C. Waste Free provides recycling collection and transport free of charge, and keeps all income from the sale of recyclables.
7.
What if I want to earn money from my recyclables?
Residents may transport their own recyclables to a recycling center of their choice.
8.
Are there any days trash is not collected?
B.C. Waste Free / B.C. Disposal observes New Year’s Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. On these days there is no trash collection and the Landfill and Recycling Center are closed. The subsequent pickup for those collections that are missed due to holidays will be the next regularly scheduled pickup day.
9.
What recyclables cannot be placed in the green recycling cart?
Electronics, household hazardous wastes (paint, aerosol cans, herbicide, etc) and fluorescent bulbs must be brought in during Recycle Center hours. Computer monitors and televisions are not accepted for recycling. Businesses are charged $1 per bulb for fluorescent bulb acceptance. For recycling options for monitors and televisions please visit our
Recycling page.
10.
What do I need to do to have a temporary dumpster at my house?
Call B.C. Waste Free / B.C. Disposal at 702-293-2276 to schedule delivery and pick-up of the dumpster. If the dumpster is to be placed on any city right-of-way, an Obstruction Permit is needed prior to placement of the dumpster. An Obstruction Permit costs $50 and is available from the Public Works Engineering Division. To find out more about permitting requirements and to download forms please visit our
Permitting page.
11.
What if my trash or recycling was missed by collectors?
Please call 702-293-2276 to report a missed collection. Missed collections will be picked up the same day if B.C. Waste Free is notified before 10 a.m. For calls received after 10 a.m., the collection will be by the end of the following business day.
12.
What can I do with bulky items that do not fit into a trash can?
Furniture, white goods, and other bulky item collection is provided on Thursdays to residential and multifamily customers that have curbside service. Collection is free, except for a small fee for items with Freon. Please call 702-293-2276 to schedule bulky item collection.
13.
What if my question was not answered here?
If your question is regarding trash collection, landfill or recycling services, please call 702-293-2276 Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.or visit
B.C. Waste Free.
If your question is regarding landfill environmental permitting please call 702-293-9200 Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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