Reno’s Spring Cleanup Returns with New Features
Residents of Reno have an opportunity to participate in the revived Biggest Little Spring Clean-up Event, which has gained popularity over the years. Commencing on March 21 at Wooster High School and concluding on May 16, the city has planned six distinct events for residents to dispose of unwanted items safely.
Roberto Lara, who coordinates neighborhood activities for the City of Reno, highlighted the mutual benefits of the event for both the city and its inhabitants. “And it’s a great opportunity to keep Reno green, vibrant, and clean neighborhoods. And it really provides that opportunity to reduce illegal dumping that you may see out in the deserts,” Lara explained.
The scheduled pickups will run from 9 a.m. to noon or until the disposal bins are filled. Historically, bins have reached capacity quickly, prompting the city to provide seven 30-yard bins at each event this year, according to Lara.
City Council member Brandi Anderson, representing Ward 6, expressed her enthusiasm for the event, anticipating a significant turnout. “We’ve had a really warm winter, so we’ve got weeds and a lot of our yards are ready to be cleaned up because the trees are blooming, and so it’s going to be a perfect weekend to prepare and start planning on what you have in your yard to get rid of,” Anderson remarked.
This year, however, there is a change in the items accepted. Hazardous waste will not be accepted, as Anderson noted: “So remember, nothing that has a plug, nothing that is hazardous at all, no paint, no tires. We don’t want you to have to wait in line and then turn you around because we don’t have the opportunity to dump those this year.”
Moreover, the event serves as a preventive measure against defensible fires, allowing homeowners to clear overgrown vegetation and remove dying plants.
The city also seeks volunteers to assist with the event series. For those interested in volunteering or looking for event locations, more information can be found at Reno.Gov/community/community-cleanups.
