Trash Bin Storage: Aurora vs Centennial
How do trash bin storage rules compare between Aurora, CO and Centennial, CO?
Aurora and Centennial have similar restriction levels.
Aurora, CO
Arapahoe County
Trash and recycling carts must be stored out of public view except on collection day; carts may be placed at the curb after 6 PM the day before pickup.
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Arapahoe County
Unincorporated Arapahoe County does not have a county-wide mandatory trash service, but waste management contracts with private haulers (Waste Management, Republic) set pickup rules. Bins typically must be stored out of street view between collection days and placed out no earlier than 12 hours before pickup.
View full Centennial rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Aurora | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | Behind front building line | Out of street view |
| Earliest Out | 6 PM day before | - |
| Return | End of pickup day | - |
| Fine | Up to 100 | - |
| County Service | - | Not provided |
| Private Haulers | - | WM, Republic, GFL |
| Set Out | - | Evening before typical |
| Nuisance Code | - | Section 7 applies |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Aurora FAQ
Can I keep my cart at the side of my house?
Yes, as long as it is behind the front building line and not visible from the street.
What if I don't have a garage or screened storage?
A simple fence, gate, or landscaping screen is acceptable as long as it blocks direct street view.
Centennial FAQ
Does Arapahoe County pick up my trash?
No. Unincorporated areas contract with private haulers. The county does not operate a trash service.
When can I put my bins out?
Most haulers and HOAs allow bins out the evening before (after 6 PM) and require retrieval by end of pickup day.
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