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Longmont, CO trash pickup schedule

Longmont trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

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Quick answer

Who collectsThe city collects City of Longmont Waste Services collects trash, recycling and opt-in compost for all single-family and many multi-family homes (some apartments/HOAs use private licensed haulers). Pay-As-You-Throw cart-size pricing billed on the city utility bill.4
How oftenTrash weekly (large or medium cart) or every other week (small 48-gal EOW cart, yellow lid), recycling every other week, same day as trash (alternates with compost week), yard waste every other week, opposite recycling week5816
Set outat the curb (or designated side of the alley) by 7 a.m. on collection day; handle facing the home, 3.5 ft from objects, 2 ft between carts7
Your pickup dayAddress lookup: longmontcolorado.gov. App: Longmont Waste Services (iOS/Android)2
Holiday Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Delayed one day. Wednesday; Wednesday and Thursday routes one day later (Mon/Tue unchanged)1

Bulk items: Scheduled pickup: request it ahead (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).

Longmont holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleNo collection on MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day (city-observed dates). Pickup resumes the day after; if your normal day falls on or after the observed holiday, collection is one day later that week. Thanksgiving week is the exception: collection is one day EARLY (Thanksgiving and the day after are city holidays).2
Official noticelongmontcolorado.gov2
Rule 2Thanksgiving week: one day early2
Calendar legend2026 calendar legend: *No Collection; if your normal trash day falls on or after the holiday, collection is one day later that week; Longmont Recycling Center also closed on holidays.3
Longmont trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Delayed one day Thursday; Thursday collection one day later3
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 Delayed one day whole week one day later3
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 Delayed one day whole week one day later3
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 Delayed one day whole week one day later3
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 Changes; see details Friday; calendar marks it a no-collection holiday; collections run Mon-Thu3
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Sat, Jul 4, 2026 Changes; see details calendar marks July 4 (Saturday); the city-observed weekday is not stated3
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 Delayed one day whole week one day later3
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Delayed one day Wednesday; Wednesday and Thursday routes one day later (Mon/Tue unchanged)1
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Changes; see details collection one day EARLY that week (Nov. 26-27 city holidays); set carts out by 7 a.m. the day before your normal day. In 2025 all routes were collected Mon-Wed.3
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Changes; see details Friday; calendar marks it a no-collection holiday; collections run Mon-Thu3

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Waste Services (Trash, Recycling, Composting) hub incl. FAQ, Collection Schedule (holidays, missed collections, calenda…, 2026 Waste Services Collection Calendar - East (PDF; West … Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Longmont

How it worksScheduled pickup: request it ahead10
How to requestcontact Waste Services (303-651-8416) to schedule; pickups February through October on your regular trash day; city code prohibits setting items out before the Saturday before your scheduled collection; fees billed to utility bill10
Limitsup to 3 items per pickup10
Fees1-2 items $60; 3 items $75, billed to utility bill10
Not accepted
  • C&D/remodeling/landscaping debris; concrete, rocks, dirt, sod; business waste; hazardous waste; bulk liquids; auto parts; refrigerators, freezers, propane tanks; TVs, computers, microwaves; washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves (free at Longmont Recycling Center)10
DumpsterCity Rent-A-Dumpster: 4-cubic-yard dumpster for 7 days, February through October, dropped off Thursday and picked up the following Thursday; $165 on the utility bill; reserve through Waste Services; no landscaping/construction materials, car parts/tires, hazardous materials, electronics/large appliances, ashes, liquids or oils.20

Sources: Large Item Collection, Rent-A-Dumpster Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Longmont

Pickupevery other week, same day as trash (alternates with compost week)5
Typesingle-stream5
Glassaccepted in cart (glass bottles, no attached caps)6
Plastics#1, #2 and #55

Accepted

  • paper, cardboard (flattened), magazines, mail, paper milk/juice cartons, aluminum and steel cans, foil, aerosol cans, glass bottles, sturdy #1, #2 and #5 plastic containers (see city recycling guide)5

Not accepted

  • plastic bags, Styrofoam, frozen food meal boxes, shredded paper, hard-back books, yard waste; do not bag recyclables; compostable/biodegradable products go in trash6
  • compostable or biodegradable products1

Programs

  • Extra recycling cart free (limit 1 per household) if kept contamination-free16
  • Longmont Recycling Center accepts single-stream recyclables free, 24/7 drop-off bins5

Sources: Waste Services (Trash, Recycling, Composting) hub incl. FAQ, Recycling, Single-Stream Recycling Guide (PDF), Rates, Rules & Regulations - Waste Services Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupcurbside via opt-in compost subscription (yard + food waste) and in the regular trash cart; free drop-off at Longmont Recycling Center8
Seasonyear-round1
How oftenevery other week, opposite recycling week8
Rules96- or 48-gal green-lid cart, $9.90/month, 12-month minimum ($40 early cancellation); loose, no plastic bags; branches max 6 in. diameter and must fit with lid closed; yard trimmings may also go in the trash cart8
Food scrapsyes, in the compost cart (fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, eggs, bones; 3-gal CMA-certified compostable bags OK); also free food-scrap drop-off at Longmont Recycling Center for residents8
Christmas trees2026-27: four park drop-off sites Dec. 26, 2026-Jan. 4, 2027 (Roosevelt, Garden Acres, Kanemoto, Centennial parks) plus Longmont Recycling Center; remove decorations13
Leaf collection2026 free curbside bagged-leaf collection: north of 9th Ave Oct. 26-30; south of 9th Ave Nov. 2-6; bags out by 7 a.m. Monday of your week, curbside only, no piles11
Cleanup events
  • Spring branch collection 2026: north of 9th Ave Apr. 6-10, south Apr. 13-17; limbs max 6 ft long, 6 in. diameter, stacks max 3 ft12
  • Free Landfill Drop Days 2027: Sat June 12 and Sat Aug 7, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Front Range Landfill; one level pickup load free for residents17
  • Annual Household Hazardous Chemical Drop-Off Day Aug. 21, 2027, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 110 S. Martin St. (residents only)14

Sources: Waste Services (Trash, Recycling, Composting) hub incl. FAQ, Composting, Fall Leaf Collection (2026), Spring Branch Collection (2026), Holiday Recycling (Christmas trees 2026-27), Household Hazardous Waste Disposal, Free Landfill Days Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Longmont Recycling Center

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address140 Martin St., Longmont, CO 80501 · Map15
HoursMon-Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; single-stream and cardboard bins 24/7; closed Sundays and holidays (Nov 11, Nov 26-27, 2026)15
Feesfree for incorporated City of Longmont residents (noncommercial use); non-residents may bring only tree limbs, branches, leaves and grass, for a fee: $25-$40 per vehicle load depending on vehicle size, or $20 per cubic yard for vehicles/trailers not listed; cash or check only15
Who can use itCity of Longmont Trash & Recycle utility bill (less than 6 months old) and ID15
Acceptsyard waste, single-stream recyclables, holiday recycling, used motor and cooking oil, batteries, food scraps, white block styrofoam, plastic bags, scrap metal (washers, dryers, dishwashers and stoves free per Large Item page)15

Front Range Landfill

TypeLandfill
Run byprivate (listed by city)
Address1830 County Road 5, Erie, CO · Map17
HoursMon-Fri 6 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 6 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun closed17
Feescontact landfill for rates17

Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byBoulder County (city partner)
Address1901 63rd St, Boulder · Map14
HoursWed-Sat 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.14
Feesfree for Longmont residents14
Who can use itproof of Boulder County residency14

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Household Hazardous Waste Disposal, Longmont Recycling Center, Free Landfill Days Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formserviceworks.longmontcolorado.gov1
PhoneWaste Services 303-651-8416 (customer service Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)1
311Not published by the city (official page)
Official websitelongmontcolorado.gov1
HoursCollections Mon-Thu 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; customer service Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.1

Sources: Waste Services (Trash, Recycling, Composting) hub incl. FAQ Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

All Colorado cities: Colorado trash pickup schedules.

Longmont trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Longmont?

Trash is collected weekly (large or medium cart) or every other week (small 48-gal EOW cart, yellow lid). Longmont does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (longmontcolorado.gov) or the Longmont Waste Services (iOS/Android) app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Longmont?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Changes; see details: collection one day EARLY that week (Nov. 26-27 city holidays); set carts out by 7 a.m. the day before your normal day. In 2025 all routes were collected Mon-Wed.

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Longmont?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Changes; see details: Friday; calendar marks it a no-collection holiday; collections run Mon-Thu

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Longmont?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday; Thursday collection one day later

How do I get rid of bulky items in Longmont?

Scheduled pickup: request it ahead. contact Waste Services (303-651-8416) to schedule; pickups February through October on your regular trash day; city code prohibits setting items out before the Saturday before your scheduled collection; fees billed to utility bill Fees: 1-2 items $60; 3 items $75, billed to utility bill.

Does Longmont recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart (glass bottles, no attached caps).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Longmont?

Use the city’s online form (serviceworks.longmontcolorado.gov) or call Waste Services 303-651-8416 (customer service Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.).

Sources

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    Waste Services (Trash, Recycling, Composting) hub incl. FAQCity · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Collection Schedule (holidays, missed collections, calendar widget)City · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    2026 Waste Services Collection Calendar - East (PDF; West edition also published)City · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    TrashCity · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    RecyclingCity · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Single-Stream Recycling Guide (PDF)City · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Waste Services GuidelinesCity · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    CompostingCity · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Yard WasteCity · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Large Item CollectionCity · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Fall Leaf Collection (2026)City · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Spring Branch Collection (2026)City · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Holiday Recycling (Christmas trees 2026-27)City · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Household Hazardous Waste DisposalCity · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Longmont Recycling CenterCity · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Rates, Rules & Regulations - Waste ServicesCity · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Free Landfill DaysCity · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Private Refuse Collection Service LicenseCity · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Rent-A-DumpsterCity · longmontcolorado.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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