How Much Does Pet Waste Removal Cost in Reno?

Weekly pet waste removal in Reno runs $65–$90 per month for one dog, based on current pricing from local and national providers. ShieldMePM charges $59/month for one dog, $75/month for two dogs, and $95/month for three or more — all for weekly visits.

For comparison: In & Out Pet charges around $65/month, Yogi's is approximately $78/month, and Scoop Soldiers runs about $87/month for the same weekly one-dog plan. ShieldMePM is the lowest-priced option among local providers we track.

If you only need a one-time cleanup — maybe before a summer gathering or after a long winter — that's $69. If you sign up for weekly service at the same time, the one-time cleanup drops to $39.

A standard weekly visit means a technician walks your yard, bags all waste, and removes it from the property. You get a text when we're on the way and a photo confirmation when the job is done. There is no contract and no hidden fees — the monthly rate is flat regardless of how many bags we fill.

ShieldMePM serves residential yards across Reno, Sparks, and surrounding Northern Nevada communities. Most weekly customers are in neighborhoods with smaller yards where pet waste builds up fast between mows.

A few factors push prices up or down: yard size, number of dogs, visit frequency, and whether the company removes the waste or bags it and leaves it curbside. Some national franchise services charge more because of overhead; locally owned companies often have lower base rates.

Frequency matters too. Bi-weekly service sounds cheaper per visit but waste accumulates fast in Reno's summer heat — yards can become unusable in days. Most customers find weekly service the practical minimum, especially with two or more dogs.

Reno sits at about 4,400 feet elevation with hot, dry summers and cold winters. In July and August, temperatures regularly reach the upper 90s. Waste left in a high-desert yard in that heat breaks down fast and creates odor and health problems quickly — both for pets and for anyone using the yard.

In winter, snow cover hides waste and then reveals everything at once during a warm spell. A post-winter one-time cleanup is one of the most common requests we get in March and April, right as Reno's mow season gets started.

Many ShieldMePM customers add pet waste pickup to an existing lawn maintenance membership. Our Complete membership (from $169/month, our most popular plan) covers mowing, edging, and seasonal care. Pet waste service can run alongside it on the same weekly schedule.

Coordinating both means the yard is clean before the mowing crew arrives — no waste getting spread by mower blades, which is both unhygienic and hard on equipment. It also means one point of contact for your whole yard rather than juggling separate vendors.

We focus on ongoing property maintenance. We do not do landscape design, new planting, hardscape installation, or turf removal projects. If you are looking for someone to re-landscape a yard, we are happy to point you in the right direction — but that is not our lane.

For existing yards, though, we handle the regular upkeep: mowing, seasonal cleanups, irrigation service and winterization (blowout is $110), snow removal, tree and shrub trimming, and pet waste. The goal is a yard that stays in good shape without you having to think about it.

You can get a quote or book service at shieldmepm.com or call (775) 200-9710. Most pet waste customers are up and running within a few days. There is no signup fee and no long-term contract — if weekly service is not the right fit, you can cancel.

For a one-time cleanup before converting to weekly service, the $39 promotional rate applies automatically at checkout. We serve Reno, Sparks, and neighboring Northern Nevada communities.