Containers—Construction, capacity, overflow.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 9.08.110
in effect9.08.110 - Containers—Construction, capacity, overflow.
(A) Except as otherwise provided in this Section and Section 9.08.117, at any residence that receives individual residential collection service, each solid waste container other than a wheeled cart as defined in this Chapter shall have a capacity of not less than three nor more than thirty-six gallons and shall weigh no more than fifty pounds, including the contents thereof. Each residence with individual residential collection service shall also be permitted to use the types and sizes of containers listed in Section 9.08.160, Table A.
(B) Except for manual type drop-box containers listed in Section 9.08.160, Table C, all solid waste containers shall be constructed watertight and shall be provided with handles and tight-fitting covers. Each such container and cover shall be made of a material approved for such use by the City. Covers shall not be removed except when necessary to place solid waste therein. Each container and its cover shall be kept clean from accumulating grease and decomposing material.
(C) It is unlawful for a non-residential customer to place out for collection a container which has overflowing solid waste.
(D) Any non-residential customer who places a container out for collection with solid waste overflowing from the container shall be subject to an overflow charge pursuant to Section 9.08.185.
(Ord. No. 6572, § 2, 4-5-17)
Source: City of Las Vegas, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9HESA_CH9.08COMASOWAREMA_9.08.110COONCAOVFetched: 10/28/2026