Yard waste drop-off and free mulch in Nevada
In much of the West, yard waste drop-off is called green waste or yard debris drop-off. We list 7 sites in Nevada (all from official sources); 4 take brush and branches and 2 give away free mulch or wood chips. 4 of the 7 list a residency or eligibility rule on the source page, so bring ID or a utility bill. 6 are seasonal or event-only and 3 do not have a confirmed map pin yet. Coverage for Nevada is still thin — many towns and counties run programs we haven't listed yet, so check your city or county public works page too.
By type: 5 yard waste drop-off, 2 mulch / wood chip pickup, 4 brush & branches.
Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules and accepted materials change. Call or check the official source page before you go. Every listing links to its source.
By city and county
All listed sites in Nevada
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Henderson Holiday Tree Mulch – Acacia Park (Acacia Demonstration Gardens)
Acacia Park, Henderson, NV
Source: City of Henderson – Christmas Tree Recycling · checked 2026-11-05
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Henderson Holiday Tree Mulch – Pecos Legacy Park
Pecos Legacy Park, Henderson, NV
Source: City of Henderson – Christmas Tree Recycling · checked 2026-11-05
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Truckee Meadows Fire Green Waste Collection – Mayberry
101 Woodland Avenue, Reno, NV
Hours: Collection days only, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (weather permitting; cancelled during Red Flag Warnings)
Source: Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District – Green Waste Collection · checked 2026-11-05
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Truckee Meadows Fire Green Waste Collection – Red Rock
16180 N. Red Rock Road, Reno, NV
Hours: Collection days only, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (weather permitting; cancelled during Red Flag Warnings)
Source: Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District – Green Waste Collection · checked 2026-11-05
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Truckee Meadows Fire Green Waste Collection – Silver Lake
11525 N. Red Rock Road, Reno, NV
Hours: Collection days only, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (weather permitting; cancelled during Red Flag Warnings)
Source: Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District – Green Waste Collection · checked 2026-11-05
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Lockwood Regional Landfill – yard waste
I-80 East at Mustang Exit (Exit 23), Sparks, NV
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM.
Source: Nevada Division of Environmental Protection – Illegal Dumping · checked 2026-11-09
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Truckee Meadows Fire Green Waste Collection – Spanish Springs (Lazy 5 Regional Park)
7100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV
Hours: Collection days only, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (weather permitting; cancelled during Red Flag Warnings)
Source: Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District – Green Waste Collection · checked 2026-11-05
Neighboring states
Sources for Nevada: City of Henderson – Christmas Tree Recycling; Nevada Division of Environmental Protection – Illegal Dumping; Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District – Green Waste Collection. How complete is this?