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.

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Waste Management Useful Resources & Links

• NEW Waste Tire Hauler Manifest
• Garbage Exemption Application
  • Supplemental Garbage Exemption Application (required)
  • Garbage Exemption Guidelines
• 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@nnph.org

General email
HealthEHS@nnph.org