Aurora, CO trash pickup schedule
Aurora trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
Population 410,053 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | Residents choose a licensed private hauler No city trash or recycling service. Residents, HOAs or multifamily managers contract with one of the city's licensed haulers: Apex Waste Solutions (303.841.7144), Best Cleaner Disposal (303.659.3779), Eastern Dispose All (303.690.0151), HBS Trash Services (720.547.8600), Mountain High Disposal (970.834.1144), Republic Services (303.286.1200), Waste Connections (303.288.2100), Waste Management (303.797.1600); compost/yard waste: Wompost (720.446.8948). The list is on the city Trash & Recycling page. No single citywide schedule.1 |
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| How often | Trash weekly (required by the city; provided by the resident's hauler)1 |
| Set out | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Your pickup day | No city schedule; pickup day set by your hauler. Ask the city: auroragov.org1 |
| Holidays | The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule. |
Bulk items: No curbside bulk pickup (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).
Aurora holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Varies by hauler: trash and recycling are not a city service, so the city publishes no holiday schedule; check your hauler.1 |
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No dated list of holidays is published for Aurora; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Aurora
| How it works | No curbside bulk pickup No city bulk pickup; the city tells residents to ask their residential waste provider (hauler). The city's one-time free large-item pickup (Oct. 2021) is closed.7 |
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| How to request | Through your hauler (bulk options vary by hauler and neighborhood)7 |
| Limits | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Not accepted | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Dumpsters on street | Storage pods and dumpsters are not allowed on the public street; private property placement needs a Temporary Use Permit1 |
Recycling in Aurora
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Type | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Glass | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Plastics | Not published by the city (official page) |
Accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Not accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Programs
- Curbside recycling is not a city service; it is arranged with one of the city's licensed haulers1
- The city lists recycling events and drop-off resources for hard-to-dispose items2
- Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) drop-off listed by the city6
- City e-cycle events (residents only, at Pedal Point LifeCycle Solutions, 3251 Lewiston St., Suite 10) ended after July 20-24, 2026; the Sept. 14-18 and Nov. 16-20, 2026 dates were canceled because Pedal Point is ending residential drop-off8
- Mattresses: the city refers residents to Spring Back Colorado, 4975 Pontiac St., Commerce City (720.515.1328), Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; fees on SpringBackCO.org9
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Only via a licensed hauler, not the city: Waste Management and Wompost offer organics/yard waste in a limited number of ZIP codes4 |
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| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Rules | Do not blow or sweep leaves, clippings or weeds into the street, sidewalk, gutter or alley (city code)4 |
| Food scraps | Through Waste Management or Wompost (hauler service, limited ZIP codes)4 |
| Christmas trees | Free drop-off at three city sites, last published for the 2025-26 season (Fri Dec 26, 2025 - Thu Jan 8, 2026): Del Mar Park (12000 E. 6th Ave.), Saddle Rock Golf Course (21705 E. Arapahoe Road), Olympic Park (15501 E. Yale Ave.). Remove nails, decorations, stands; no artificial trees; free mulch at the sites. 2026-27 dates not yet published.3 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Waste Management At Your Door (household hazardous waste pickup, contracted by Aurora Water)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | contractor (Waste Management for Aurora Water) |
| Address | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Hours | Year-round by appointment; limited monthly appointments; call 800.449.7587 or WMatYourDoor.com5 |
| Fees | $10 per pickup5 |
| Who can use it | Aurora residents (Aurora Water program)5 |
Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS)
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Address | 3500 S. Gun Club Road · Map6 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-5 p.m.6 |
| Fees | Fee for some hard-to-recycle items; check with DADS (720.876.2650)6 |
Holiday tree drop-off sites (seasonal) with free mulch
| Type | Compost / yard waste site |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | Del Mar Park, 12000 E. 6th Ave.; Saddle Rock Golf Course, 21705 E. Arapahoe Road; Olympic Park, 15501 E. Yale Ave. · Map3 |
| Hours | 2025-26 season: Dec 26 - Jan 83 |
| Fees | free3 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Phone | 303.739.7000 (City of Aurora general line); for service, call your hauler1 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | auroragov.org1 |
Nearby cities
- Denver, CO9 miles · The city collects
- Centennial, CO11 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
- Thornton, CO19 miles · The city collects
- Lakewood, CO21 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
- Arvada, CO24 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Boulder, CO36 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
All Colorado cities: Colorado trash pickup schedules.
Aurora trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Aurora?
Trash is collected weekly (required by the city; provided by the resident's hauler). No city schedule; pickup day set by your hauler.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Aurora?
No curbside bulk pickup. Through your hauler (bulk options vary by hauler and neighborhood)
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Aurora?
call 303.739.7000 (City of Aurora general line); for service, call your hauler.
Sources
- 1 Trash & RecyclingCity · auroragov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Recycling OpportunitiesCity · auroragov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Holiday Tree RecyclingCity · auroragov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Organics and Yard WasteCity · auroragov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Paint & Household ChemicalsCity · auroragov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Recycling Opportunities: drop-off (DADS)City · auroragov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Free Large-Item Pickup Program 2021 (closed)City · auroragov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Electronics RecyclingCity · auroragov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Mattress RecyclingCity · auroragov.org · checked October 30, 2026
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