Aurora, CO Waste Collection Schedule
Complete waste management schedule including trash pickup, recycling, bulk waste, and special collections for Aurora.
Collection Zones & Pickup Days
Find your neighborhood to see your collection schedule
View Interactive Zone MapNorth Aurora / Fitzsimons Area
Neighborhoods:
- •Fitzsimons
- •Stapleton (Aurora portion)
- •Northfield
- •North Aurora
- •Peoria Park
- •Montview
- •East Colfax
- •Aurora Hills
- •Hoffman Heights
- •Del Mar
- •North Chambers
Central Aurora / Cherry Creek State Park
Neighborhoods:
- •Cherry Creek State Park Area
- •Heather Gardens
- •Aurora Center
- •Original Aurora
- •Dayton Triangle
- •Aurora Central
- •Village East
- •Utah Park
- •Boston-Edison
- •Willow Park
- •Havana Street Corridor
Northeast Aurora / Green Valley Ranch
Neighborhoods:
- •Green Valley Ranch
- •Gateway
- •Reunion
- •High Point
- •The Hills at Cherry Creek
- •Vistas at Cherry Creek
- •Antelope Ridge
- •Murphy Creek
- •Painted Prairie
- •Willow Park East
- •Northwest Aurora
East Aurora / Buckley Space Force Base
Neighborhoods:
- •Buckley Space Force Base Area
- •Fitzsimons East
- •Aurora Highlands
- •Quincy Reservoir Area
- •Exposition
- •Chambers Heights
- •Jewell Heights
- •Seven Hills
- •Side Creek
- •East Aurora
- •Nome Park
Southeast Aurora / Southlands
Neighborhoods:
- •Southlands
- •The Preserve
- •Southshore
- •Painted Prairie
- •Beacon Point
- •Heritage Eagle Bend
- •Saddlebrook Farms
- •Parkside
- •Blackstone
- •Wheatlands
- •Piney Creek
South Aurora / Saddle Rock
Neighborhoods:
- •Saddle Rock
- •Saddle Rock North
- •Saddle Rock South
- •Saddle Rock Golf Club
- •Tollgate Crossing
- •Tallyn's Reach
- •Cherry Creek South
- •Dakota Ridge
- •Conservatory
- •Landmark
- •Ridgeview Estates
Service Provider
privateMultiple Private Haulers (Resident Choice System)
Bulk Waste Pickup
Scheduling Method:
Phone or Online (depends on hauler)
Varies by hauler: WM 303-797-1600 | Republic Services 303-288-2100 | Waste Connections 303-288-2329Accepted Items
- •Furniture (couches, chairs, tables, dressers)
- •Mattresses and box springs
- •Large appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators)
- •Exercise equipment
- •Large toys and outdoor equipment
- •Carpeting and rugs
- •Water heaters
- •Air conditioners
- •Bundled tree branches (typically 4 feet max length)
- •Large metal items
- •Bicycles
- •Swing sets (disassembled)
- •Grills
- •Lawn mowers (drained of fuel and oil)
Not Accepted
- •Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, pesticides)
- •Electronics (TVs, computers - see e-waste facilities)
- •Automotive tires (take to Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site)
- •Construction debris and building materials
- •Concrete, bricks, asphalt
- •Propane tanks
- •Medical waste
- •Automotive fluids
- •Batteries (take to HHW facility)
- •Yard waste in plastic bags
- •Tree stumps
- •Dirt and soil
Bulk pickup services vary significantly between waste haulers in Aurora. Most require advance scheduling (24-48 hours notice) and may charge additional fees ranging from $15-50 per item or per pickup. Some haulers include limited bulk pickup in monthly rates, while others charge separately. Contact your specific waste hauler for their bulk pickup policies, fees, and scheduling procedures. Items must be placed at curbside on scheduled day by 6:00 AM. Refrigerators and freezers must have doors removed or secured. Drain all fluids from appliances and equipment before pickup.
Recycling Program
Accepted Materials
- •Paper: Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, office paper, mail, junk mail, phone books, paperback books
- •Cardboard: Corrugated boxes (flattened, typically max 2x2 feet), cereal boxes, cracker boxes, paperboard packaging
- •Chipboard: Cereal boxes, soda carrier boxes, paper towel tubes, toilet paper tubes, paper egg cartons, paper bags
- •Plastics #1-#7: Rigid bottles, jugs, jars, tubs with recycling symbols (soda bottles, milk jugs, water bottles, detergent bottles, yogurt containers, peanut butter jars, shampoo bottles, food containers)
- •Glass: Food and beverage bottles and jars (all colors - clear, green, brown), must be rinsed
- •Metal: Aluminum cans, steel cans, tin cans, food containers, beverage containers, clean aluminum foil and trays
- •Cartons: Milk cartons, juice cartons, soup cartons, broth cartons (aseptic and gable-top)
Not Accepted
- •Plastic bags and plastic film (take to grocery store collection)
- •Plastic wrap and bubble wrap
- •Styrofoam and polystyrene foam
- •Food-contaminated items
- •Greasy pizza boxes (clean cardboard OK)
- •Paper towels and napkins
- •Tissue paper
- •Shredded paper
- •Waxed cardboard
- •Frozen food boxes (wax-coated)
- •Ceramics and pottery
- •Drinking glasses and glassware
- •Window glass and mirrors
- •Light bulbs
- •Pyrex and tempered glass
- •Garden hoses
- •Rope and cords
- •Clothing and textiles (donate instead)
- •Diapers
- •Medical waste
- •Batteries (take to HHW facility)
- •Electronics (take to e-waste recycling)
- •Hazardous materials
- •Motor oil containers
- •Paint cans
- •Propane tanks
- •Food waste and yard waste
- •Scrap metal (large items)
- •Hangers
- •Plastic toys
- •PVC pipes
- •Tarps
- •Vinyl siding
- •Wrapping paper (metallic or glossy)
- •Coffee cups (wax-lined)
Aurora recycling is provided by private haulers - specific requirements may vary by company. Single-stream recycling means all accepted materials go in one bin together. Empty and rinse containers - food residue causes contamination. Remove lids from bottles and jars (lids can be recycled separately if plastic #1-#7). Flatten cardboard boxes to save space (no larger than 2x2 feet per most haulers). NO plastic bags in recycling - they jam sorting equipment and cause facility shutdowns. Place recycling cart at curb by 6:00 AM on collection day, with handles facing the house and at least 3 feet from other containers. Most Aurora haulers accept plastics #1-#7 marked with recycling symbols, but only rigid containers (bottles, jugs, tubs). Labels do not need to be removed. Glass must be clean - no ceramics or drinking glasses. When in doubt, contact your hauler for specific guidelines. Check Wompost blog for detailed Aurora recycling guidance.
Holiday Schedule
Holiday collection schedules vary by waste hauler in Aurora. Most private haulers observe major holidays and may delay collection by one day when your service falls on or after a holiday. Common observed holidays include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. When a holiday falls on your regular collection day, pickup is typically rescheduled to the following day (Monday moves to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday, etc.). However, specific policies differ between companies - some haulers may collect on holidays, while others may skip the week entirely. Contact your waste hauler directly or check their website/app for their specific holiday schedule. Most companies send email or text notifications before holiday weeks. WM customers can download the WM app for personalized collection alerts and holiday updates.
Important Information
Official Data Sources
- https://www.auroragov.org/residents/trash___recycling
- https://www.auroragov.org/residents/trash___recycling/recycling_opportunities
- https://www.auroragov.org/residents/trash___recycling/recycling_opportunities/organics_and_yard_waste
- https://www.auroragov.org/residents/trash___recycling/recycling_opportunities/electronics_recycling
- https://www.auroragov.org/residents/trash___recycling/recycling_opportunities/paint___household_chemicals
- https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/co/aurora
- https://www.republicservices.com/locations/colorado/aurora-trash-pickup-and-recycling
- https://www.wcdenver.com/
- https://hhwdisposal.com/colorado/
- https://www.wompostcoop.com/
- https://www.arapahoeco.gov/your_county/about_arapahoe_county/community/trash_and_recycling_resources.php
- https://www.wmsolutions.com/locations/details/id/53
- https://www.bluestarrecyclers.org
- https://cdphe.colorado.gov/hm/household-haz-waste-collection