Collection hosted in partnership with Scout Troop 1847, Gear Hut and Kiwanis.
What is it? A post-Burning Man collection event aimed at disposing trash and keeping valuable goods out of the landfill by giving them a second life in a convenient drop off!
Participants and Burners are encouraged to drop off unopened food, bagged trash, bottled water, bikes and reusable camping gear in one simple drop off.
Items will be sorted, redistributed, recycled or responsibly disposed of. The goal is to reduce unnecessary environmental impact and support both local communities and future outdoor adventures.
Collection Dates & Times:
SATURDAY, August 30: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
SUNDAY, August 31: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
MONDAY, September 1: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
NOTE: No dumping. Collection ONLY during listed hours.
Location:
Large Parking Lot West of Kiwanis:
5125 Mill Street.
Reno, NV 89502
After dropping off bicycles at Kiwanis, participants can follow all signage/cones to the lot to the west where volunteers will guide you through the drop off process.
To support the Scouts’ ongoing environmental and community service programs, a $10 donation is requested per bag for use of recycling and upcycling services provided on-site, as well as trash disposal.
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Collected goods will be cleaned, sorted and redistributed to local shelters, Scout programs, Gear Hut’s non-profit accounts, and other community initiatives with the goal of getting every savable item into new hands to be used! Let’s ensure that what survives the Playa lives on with purpose! Dumpsters will also be onsite for unsalvageable goods and bagged trash.
Other community partners and organizations that will be recipients of salvageable goods include:
Kiwanis Bike Program: Non profit bike outreach and education
Gear Hut: Used outdoor gear shop
Hope Community Church: Food pantry
Reno Burrito Project: Houseless outreach
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