Skip Spilman, Specialist

Public Works Development Services
P.O. Box 61350
Boulder City, Nevada 89005
Phone (702) 293-9229
Fax (702) 293-9241
E-mail: Contact Form
Monday thru Thursday
 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.


 Other Resources
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Boulder City Departments
- Conservation Department

Boulder City Finance Department

Boulder City Recycling


 
Recycled materials are picked up from residents every Wednesday.  Recyclables need to be out to the curb before 7 am on recycle day, or put out the night before after 5PM.  Blue recycle bins can be picked up at Boulder City Disposal.  If you still can't locate one, please contact Boulder City Disposal at 293-2276.
 

What can be put in the blue or green bins?

Paper

Containers

  • Newspaper (with inserts)
  • Magazines / Catalogs
  • Junk mail (remove free samples)
  • White & colored paper/brown bags
  • Telephone books/paperback books
  • Flattened bin board (e.g. cereal boxes)
  • Milk cartons - flattened
  • Flattened corrugated cardboard
  • Glass bottles/jars.  Labels may stay.
  • Tin & aluminum food and soda cans, aluminum foil, pie plates, jar lids.  Labels may stay.
  • All plastic containers - Caps & lid may stay.
  • Juice & soy milk boxes.
  • Rinse all containers
  • Plastic bottles with a 1 or 2 recycle number only.

What can not be put in the blue or green bins?

Paper

Containers

  • No soiled paper or soiled cardboard.
  • Please do not put paper in plastic bags.
  • No pizza boxes.
  • No waxed cardboard.
  • No broken glass or light bulbs, dishes, Pyrex, ceramic, window or auto glass.  No CFL's.
  • No mirrors.
  • No styrofoam.
  • Remove lids from glass jars.
  • No chemical containers.
  • No plastic bags.


Plastic Identification Code Type of plastic polymer Properties Common Packaging Applications
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET, PETE) Clarity, strength, toughness, barrier to gas and moisture. Soft drink, water and salad dressing bottles; peanut butter and jam jars
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Stiffness, strength, toughness, resistance to moisture, permeability to gas. Milk, juice and water bottles; trash and retail bags.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Versatility, clarity, ease of blending, strength, toughness. Juice bottles; cling films; PVC piping
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Ease of processing, strength, toughness, flexibility, ease of sealing, barrier to moisture. Frozen food bags; squeezable bottles, e.g. honey, mustard; cling films; flexible container lids.
Polypropylene (PP) Strength, toughness, resistance to heat, chemicals, grease and oil, versatile, barrier to moisture. Reusable microwaveable ware; kitchenware; yogurt containers; margarine tubs; microwaveable disposable take-away containers; disposable cups and plates.
Polystyrene (PS) Versatility, clarity, easily formed Egg cartons; packing peanuts; disposable cups, plates, trays and cutlery; disposable take-away containers;
Other (often polycarbonate or ABS) Dependent on polymers or combination of polymers Beverage bottles; baby milk bottles; electronic casing.

Do you have an item you would like to recycle and you don't know where to take it?  Earth911.org has solved this problem for you.  You simply enter your item you wish to recycle and your zip code.  It will find the nearest recycling facility.

1-800-RECYCLING

Still can't determine what to do with your old electronics or other recyclables? Call 1-800-RECYCLING (1-800-732-9254) or visit www.1800recycling.com for other resources.


A good place to check out for all other recycling needs -> NevadaRecycles.gov
 
This is an excellent guide that will give you Name, Address, and Phone Number of places in Clark County to take things that Boulder Disposal will not take to recycle.  Clark County Commercial and Institutional Recycling Guide

Other places to Recycle Stuff

Compact Flourescents (CFL's)

Your local Home Depot

1030 Sunset Road, Henderson, NV 89014

(702)435-9200




 

 

Places in Boulder City that recycles other miscellaneous items

Used Motor Oil Collection Sites

Boulder City Disposal
2500 Utah St., Boulder City, NV 89005 293-2276
AutoZone 702 Canyon Rd., Boulder City, NV 89005 293-2165

Plastic Shopping Bags

Albertsons
* Offers a rebate for using cloth bags
1008 Nevada Highway
293-7611
Vons 1031 Nevada Highway
293-5159

Used Clothing

A donation box is located in the parking lot on Avenue B just below the Swimming Pool Building
702-257-3800
Salvation Army Boulder City Hospital Parking Lot
1-800-728-7825

Recycle Dry Cleaning Wire Hangers

Branch Dry Cleaners
806 Buchanan Blvd. Suite 114
293-7571
Joshua Tree Cleaners INC 1040 Nevada Hwy
294-6111