Greeley, CO trash pickup schedule
Greeley trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
Population 115,073 (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 The City of Greeley does not run or contract residential trash collection: curbside pick-up is through private trash providers chosen by the resident (the city's Recycling page names Waste Management, Republic Services and Mountain High Disposal for home recycling service). No single citywide schedule; pickup day, holidays, bulk and recycling rules depend on your hauler.2 |
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| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Set out | City code: trash may be placed at the curb for one 24-hour period per week for collection (times set by your hauler)3 |
| Your pickup day | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Holidays | The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule. |
Bulk items: drop-off-only (city program: annual Spring Clean-Up drop-off event for Greeley residents; curbside bulk only through your private hauler) (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Greeley holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Varies by hauler: the city has no collection service of its own; residents use private trash providers2 |
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No dated list of holidays is published for Greeley; 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 Greeley
| How it works | drop-off-only (city program: annual Spring Clean-Up drop-off event for Greeley residents; curbside bulk only through your private hauler)4 |
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| How to request | 2026 Spring Clean-Up: Fri-Sat May 8-9, 2026, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., site west of 14th Ave and A St; Greeley residents only, valid photo ID confirming Greeley residency required. Questions 970-350-9336.4 |
| Limits | No household trash or bagged items; no enclosed trailers/box trucks; one Freon appliance per household; up to 4 tires under 20" with rims removed4 |
| Fees | $25 per carload/pickup, $35 per trailer (2026)4 |
| Not accepted | |
| County voucher | Weld County (county program, not city): limited number of free vouchers for one trip to North Weld Landfill (Ault), Buffalo Ridge Landfill (Keenesburg) or Front Range Landfill (Erie) for large items such as mattresses, couches, tables; valid March 2-December 31, 2026; covers one truckload level with bed rails or one trailer load (up to one ton), extra weight/volume billed at the landfill; vouchers picked up at the Greeley HHW Facility (1311 N. 17th Ave), Dacono HHW Facility, or Weld County Dept. of Public Health and Environment (1555 N. 17th Ave, Greeley).7 |
Recycling in Greeley
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Type | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Glass | Drop-off option listed by the city: Crabtree Brewing accepts glass bottles; curbside glass depends on your hauler1 |
| Plastics | Not published by the city (official page) |
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Programs
- Curbside recycling is through private haulers (Waste Management, Republic Services, Mountain High Disposal); city lists drop-off partners: Alter Trading (aluminum, appliances, tin, copper), Schaefer Enterprises (paper, light bulbs), Crabtree Brewing (glass bottles), GROW Center (yard waste)1
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | No city curbside service; drop-off at the city's Greeley Organic Waste (GROW) Center, 1150 N. 25th Ave (fees apply)4 |
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| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Rules | GROW Center accepts grass clippings, leaves, plants, clean unpainted wood, limbs and branches, Christmas trees1 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | Last published season 2025-26: free drop-off of real trees at the GROW Center, 1150 25th Ave, until Jan. 31, 2026 (Greeley and Weld County residents); winter hours Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; info 970-673-3718. 2026-27 not yet published.5 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Weld County North Household Hazardous Waste Facility
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 1311 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634 · Map6 |
| Hours | Tue, Thu, Sat 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; closed major holidays (2026: Nov 26, Nov 28, Dec 24, Dec 26)6 |
| Fees | free for Weld County residents; containers 5 gal max, no plastic bags; 200 lb per household per day6 |
| Who can use it | Weld County residents6 |
Greeley Organic Waste (GROW) Center
| Type | Compost / yard waste site |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 1150 N. 25th Ave, Greeley · Map4 |
| Hours | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (per 2026 Spring Clean-Up notice); winter Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (2025-26 notice)4 |
| Fees | fees apply (Christmas trees free in season)4 |
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 | City Public Works (Trash & Recycling page contact) 970-350-9881, Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; pickup questions go to your private hauler1 |
| 311 | Greeley311: web app or (970) 351-53111 |
| Official website | greeleyco.gov |
Nearby cities
- Fort Collins, CO18 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Longmont, CO24 miles · The city collects
- Thornton, CO35 miles · The city collects
- Boulder, CO37 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
- Arvada, CO45 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Denver, CO46 miles · The city collects
All Colorado cities: Colorado trash pickup schedules.
Greeley trash pickup FAQ
How do I get rid of bulky items in Greeley?
drop-off-only (city program: annual Spring Clean-Up drop-off event for Greeley residents; curbside bulk only through your private hauler). 2026 Spring Clean-Up: Fri-Sat May 8-9, 2026, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., site west of 14th Ave and A St; Greeley residents only, valid photo ID confirming Greeley residency required. Questions 970-350-9336. Fees: $25 per carload/pickup, $35 per trailer (2026).
Does Greeley recycle glass?
Glass: Drop-off option listed by the city: Crabtree Brewing accepts glass bottles; curbside glass depends on your hauler.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Greeley?
call City Public Works (Trash & Recycling page contact) 970-350-9881, Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; pickup questions go to your private hauler.
Sources
- 1 Recycling (Trash & Recycling)City · greeleyco.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Greeley Seeks Resident Input on Future Waste Diversion Options (Nov 16, 2023)City · greeleyco.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Code ComplianceCity · greeleyco.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Greeley's Annual Spring Clean-Up — Important Changes This Year (Mar 30, 2026)City · greeleyco.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Free Christmas Tree Recycling at GROW Center (Dec 29, 2025)City · greeleyco.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Household Hazardous Waste DisposalCounty · weld.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Large Item Disposal VoucherCounty · weld.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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