Southwest Environmental Services, an affiliate of Pahrump Valley Disposal, operates the Nye County landfill and ensures solid waste is disposed of properly in accordance with all local, state, federal, and environmental laws. We employ dynamic diversion programs, which, combined with our strategic management plans, provide life extensions to landfill spaces. For more information, contact our office at 775-727-7884.
Location
1631 E. Mesquite Avenue, Pahrump
Hours
Open to residents seven (7) days per week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For questions about tipping fees, load inspections, or haulers licenses, please contact the Nye County Department of Public Works at (775) 751-6262, or visit them at 2041 E. Calvada Blvd. North, Suite 3.
Nye County Landfill Fees
Item |
In-County |
Out-of-County |
| Municipal Solid Waste w/Proof of Residency | $0.00 cu.yd. | N/A |
| Municipal Solid Waste | $7.50 cu.yd. | $15.00 cu.yd. |
| C&D Waste w/Proof of Residency | $0.00 cu.yd. | N/A |
| C&D Waste | $7.50 cu.yd. | $15.00 cu.yd. |
| Sludge | $7.50 cu.yd. | $15.00 cu.yd. |
| Medical Waste | $22.50 cu.yd. | $45.00 cu.yd. |
| Yard Waste w/Proof of Residency | $0.00 cu.yd. | N/A |
| Yard Waste | $4.00 cu.yd. | $8.00 cu.yd. |
| Tires | ||
| Tires w/Proof of Residency | $0.00 each | N/A |
| Car | $5.00 each | $10.00 each |
| Large Truck | $20.00 each | $40.00 each |
| Loader | $110.00 each | $220.00 each |
| Earthmover | $220.00 each | $440.00 each |
| Mining | $440.00 each | $880.00 each |
| Dead Animals | ||
| Dead Animals w/Proof of Residency | $0.00 each | N/A |
| < 100 lbs. | $10.00 each | $20.00 each |
| > 100 lbs. | $50.00 each | $100.00 each |
| Appliances | ||
| Appliances w/Proof of Residency | $0.00 each | N/A |
| w/Freon | $50.00 each | $100.00 each |
| w/o Freon | $25.00 each | $50.00 each |
| Mattresses | ||
| Mattresses w/Proof of Residency | $0.00 each | N/A |
| Twin | $2.00 each | $4.00 each |
| Full/Queen | $4.00 each | $8.00 each |
| King | $6.00 each | $12.00 each |
| Pillowtop (any size) | $6.00 each | $12.00 each |
| Memory Foam | $10.00 each | $20.00 each |
| Mobile Homes | ||
| Singlewide | $400.00 each | $800.00 each |
| Doublewide | $800.00 each | $1,600.00 each |
| Camper | $200.00 each | $400.00 each |
| Bulky Items | ||
| Bulky Items w/Proof of Residency | $0.00 each | N/A |
| Bulky Items | $25.00 each | $50.00 each |
Landfill Customer Responsibilities
Please follow these rules for your safety
| 1. No hazardous waste, batteries, oils, paints, pesticide containers, automobiles, or liquids. |
| 2. All loads must be covered (NRS 484.771). |
| 3. You are responsible for unloading your own vehicle. |
| 4. Cell phone use is prohibited. |
| 5. All children and animals must remain in vehicle at all times. |
| 6. No smoking. |
| 7. No scavenging. |
| 8. No salvaging. |
| 9. Do not block the entry gate. |
| 10. All visitors must check in at the scale house. |
| 11. All loads are inspected. |
| 12. All vehicles are weighed on the scale. |
| 13. Obey all directional signs. |
| 14. Obey the 15 MPH speed limit. |
| 15. Follow the direction of landfill personnel at all times. |
| 16. Keep visual contact of all people, vehicles, and equipment that are within 15 feet of your vehicle. If you lose sight at any time, STOP immediately. |
| 17. Line up the cab of your vehicle evenly with the cab of other vehicles when parking in the tipping area. |
| 18. The minimum space for end dumps/tractor trailers is the length of the trailer plus 10 feet. |
| 19. Only the driver is allowed out of the vehicle at the disposal area. |
| 20. The driver must remain within 6 feet of the vehicle. |
Landfill Diversion Program
When loads of mixed waste are received at the landfill, scrap metal, wood, cardboard, concrete and tires are separated and recycled to increase diversion from landfilling, and to preserve capacity and extend the facility’s useful life.
Holidays Observed
(The landfill is closed on these holidays.)
- New Year’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Waste is strictly prohibited in the landfill. This includes all batteries, electronic waste (computers, televisions, cell phones, stereo equipment), paint thinners, pesticides, motor oil and oil filters, herbicides, and similar products. Latex paint, however, can be dried out, and once dry, the paint may be disposed of in the landfill. Please visit Nevada Recycles for more information about the disposal of hazardous waste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
We are located at 1631 E. Mesquite Avenue in Pahrump.
What are your operating hours?
We are open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Are you closed on holidays?
We are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover) payments at the gate.
Do you accept recyclables?
Yes. We accept green and wood waste directly at the landfill.
All other recyclables, such as cardboard, food and beverage glass, metal cans and plastic beverage containers # 1 & # 2, may be dropped off at our metal yard, next to our office, located across the street from the landfill. The metal yard is open Monday – Friday.
Do you accept e-Waste?
Although we do not accept e-Waste at the landfill, it may be dropped off at our metal yard, next to our office, located across the street from the landfill. The metal yard is open Monday through Friday.
Do you accept latex paint?
Yes. Latex paint cans must be dried out completely and then may be disposed of in the landfill
Do you accept construction materials?
Yes. We accept construction materials. See pricing chart for details.
Do you accept tires?
Yes. We accept tires. See pricing chart for details.
Do you accept medical waste?
Yes. We accept medical waste. See pricing chart for details.
Do you accept and/or buy metal?
We buy ferrous and non-ferrous metals including appliances, iron, tin, copper, brass, car batteries and more at our yard across the street from the landfill at 1410 E. Mesquite Avenue. Our metal yard is open Monday through Friday. Please call for hours. Click here for more information.
Do you accept hazardous waste?
No. Hazardous Waste is strictly prohibited at the landfill. Please visit Nevada Recycles for more information about the disposal of hazardous waste.
Do you provide unloading assistance?
No. No manpower or equipment is available for assistance. You are responsible for unloading your own vehicle.
What is a mixed load?
A mixed load is a load of different types of waste, such as household waste and yard waste, or household waste and wood, that are combined together for disposal.
When loads of more than one type of waste are combined, customers will be charged for the most costly item included in the load. For example, a load of household waste (free) combined with small lumber will be charged at the C&D rate ($7.50 cu. yd.).
Operating Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Seven days a week
Location:
1631 E Mesquite Avenue | Pahrump, NV | 89060
(775) 727-5777 | (888) 291-2984