What Can You Recycle at Las Vegas Recycling? A Guide for Residents and Businesses

Las Vegas residents and businesses often have materials that do not belong in an ordinary household trash bin. From leftover scrap metal to stacks of cardboard, the first step toward responsible recycling is knowing which materials a recycling company handles. Las Vegas Recycling (LVR) lists several categories of recyclables and provides a local recycling yard for people and businesses looking to recycle them.

Metals are a major part of LVR's recycling services

LVR lists aluminum, brass and copper among the recyclable metals it buys. Its homepage also identifies tin and other metals. These materials can turn up in household projects, maintenance work and commercial operations. For example, a renovation might leave metal piping or hardware, while a business might accumulate metal offcuts during regular work.

Not every object containing metal should be treated as an automatically accepted item. A complete appliance, for instance, may also contain refrigerants, electronics or other components. If you are unsure about a complete item or a mixed-material load, contact LVR before moving it.

Cardboard, paper, pallets and other materials

Besides scrap metal, we take cardboard, paper, pallets, plastics, and e-waste. Wood and textiles come up often too. The condition still matters, so ask if a finished product is mixed with other materials.

The practical approach is to identify what you have, estimate how much material there is and ask about any special handling. Keeping different materials separate when possible also makes it easier to describe a load and avoid confusion at drop-off.

Can individuals use Las Vegas Recycling?

Yes. LVR's published materials information addresses both individuals and businesses. You do not have to assume recycling services are reserved for industrial suppliers. A homeowner with scrap metal and a business managing recurring recyclable materials can both contact the company about their needs.

Bigger jobs can use scrap pickup, a container, or a dumpster. Tell us the material and the project and we will point you to the right one.

Before you bring recyclables to the yard

A few minutes of preparation can help:

• Identify the main materials, such as aluminum, copper, cardboard or pallets.

• Separate clearly different materials where practical.

• Ask LVR to confirm whether an unusual, mixed or potentially hazardous item is accepted.

• Check current operating hours before visiting.

LVR's recycling center is at 2915 Sunrise Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101. The published phone number is 702-932-7620. Its website provides the official list of recyclable categories, but calling is the best way to resolve questions about a particular item.

Common questions

Does LVR accept every kind of plastic or electronic device?

We take many plastics and electronics, but not every product in those categories. Describe what you have and we will tell you whether to bring it.

Does LVR offer an alternative to drop-off?

We pick up scrap and other recyclables. Call with the material, the location, and when it can be loaded.

Talk to Las Vegas Recycling

Have metal, cardboard, paper or other listed recyclables? Call or text LVR at 702-932-7620 to confirm your materials and the best next step. You can also learn more on LVR's Recyclables and Services pages.