Trash & Recycling in Loveland, CO (2026)
3 verified trash & recycling rules for Loveland, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Loveland Solid Waste is a city-operated, three-stream curbside utility regulated by LMC Chapter 7.16 (Solid Waste Collection and Removal). The 95-gallon trash cart runs $27.00/month at the 2025 rate adopted by City Council Resolution R-91-2024 on October 15, 2024. Trash is collected weekly; recycling is collected every other week on the same day; yard waste is collected weekly April through November (no service December through March). Residents may set out up to five 32-gallon/50-pound bags next to the cart at $4.00 per bag for occasional overflow.
Trash Pickup Rules in Loveland
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Loveland Solid Waste service guidelines under LMC Chapter 7.16 require carts to be at the curb by the early-morning set-out time on the scheduled collection day, placed in the street at the curb (not blocking the sidewalk) with clearance around the cart for the automated arm. Carts should be returned out of the public right-of-way after collection. Up to five 32-gallon/50-pound overflow bags may be placed next to the cart at $4.00 per bag.
Trash Bin Placement in Loveland
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Loveland Solid Waste runs two bulk disposal programs: (1) curbside Large Item Pickup, scheduled by calling (970) 962-2529, with size-based fees billed to the utility bill; and (2) the Household Clean-up Program, which gives each city utility customer an Annual Household Cleanup Voucher for one free drop-off (up to 2.7 cubic yards / standard pickup load) at the Recycling Center. Vouchers are valid for one year and can only be used once. Many appliances and electronics are excluded from both programs and must be processed through the Larimer County Hazardous Waste facility or e-waste recyclers.
Bulk Trash Disposal in Loveland
Some RestrictionsLooking for Larimer County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Loveland city rules.
Trash & Recycling in Larimer County →