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Nevada Recycling & Salvage is a local recycling center in Reno that folks drop off everything from cardboard and cans to larger metal pieces. Neighbors and small DIY projects tend to show up here looking to keep stuff out of the landfill. The site feels like a working yard more than a showroom-practical and a bit dusty in the Nevada sun.
Pull up to a small entrance booth and be ready to stop and direct your load; many centers have a scale nearby so vehicles may be weighed coming and going. There are piles and bins for different materials, with heavier items and scrap metal usually stacked in open areas and smaller recyclables in containers closer to the building. The lot is exposed, so it gets hot and bright in summer and a little windy when a storm rolls through the desert. Weekends and spring cleanup days can get crowded, so expect other trucks and trailers moving around.
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Before You Go
- Sort materials at home as much as possible-separating metals, cardboard, and mixed recyclables saves time when pulling up to the drop-off point.
- Bring gloves and tie down tarps; loose debris and sharp edges are common when handling scrap and old construction materials.
- Plan for sun and dust: sunglasses, a hat, and water make the stop quicker and more comfortable during hot Reno days.
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