Trash and Recycling

With the changes to waste hauling throughout Arvada, the City wants to remind residents of the proper storage of waste and recycling containers. Arvada Municipal Code Chapter 18, Sect. 18-517 requires waste and recycling containers to be stored behind the front plane of a residence when not placed out for collection. Appropriate places to store your containers are on the side of your house, in a garage, or in the back or side yard. 

On collection days, containers should be placed out by 7 a.m. on your collection day. Containers should be placed as close to curbside as possible without obstructing the sidewalk. Municipal Code requires that containers may not be curbside for longer than 24 consecutive hours per week. 

The City of Arvada has made available a searchable map where you can find your collection day and recycling week color. PDF calendars for each day/recycling week are available on the Republic Services/Arvada website. 

Residents may join the City's Waste and Recycling Program at any time. Call 720-898-7575 to request new service or change your current service level. 

If you wish to hire another hauler, they must be licensed to operate in the City of Arvada.  Download the PDF of Licensed Recycling/Trash Haulers. 

The City's program offers four service levels to suit your waste generation habits. Visit our Republic Services/Arvada rates page to view service level details and rates. 

With a new service, you may have questions about acceptable recycling materials, what can go in your waste cart, and other service details. The City and Republic put together a service guide to help you learn all about the new program. You can download the guide and find other resources on our Republic Services/Arvada resources page.

Ask questions and get information from the waste hauling team: 720-898-7575 or wastehauling@arvada.org

Read commonly asked questions and answers about Waste and Recycling Services.