Trash & Recycling in Arapahoe County, CO (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
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Pickup Rules & Schedules
A construction roll-off or temporary dumpster in unincorporated Arapahoe County cannot sit in the public right-of-way, must go in the least-visible spot the site allows, and has to leave within 10 days of construction activity ending, or seven consecutive days if it's there only for a move-out, under Land Development Code § 4-1.8.1.d.
Construction Roll-Off Removal Rules, Arapahoe County
Some RestrictionsArapahoe County Land Development Code § 4-1.8.1.d
Trash Containers/Dumpsters/Roll-offs associated with a building permit for new construction or for demolition and/or remodel of existing construction or temporarily placed for collecting trash and debris during vacation of a building or property (move-out) shall meet the following criteria: i. Trash Containers/Dumpsters/Roll-offs shall not be located in the public right of way; ii. Trash Contai...
Bin Placement Rules
Unincorporated Arapahoe County limits a residential trash cart to the front setback for no more than 24 hours around pickup day, requires it stay covered at all times, and caps regularly-scheduled residential dumpsters at one five-cubic-yard container per home under Land Development Code § 4-1.8.1.a. Off pickup days the container must sit behind the front building line and be screened from the street and neighbors.
Trash Cart Placement Rules in Arapahoe County
Some RestrictionsArapahoe County Land Development Code § 4-1.8.1.a
No Trash Container/Dumpster used for regularly scheduled trash pick-up from a residence shall be located within the front setback of any residential dwelling for more than a 24 hour period. All Trash Containers/Dumpsters shall be covered at all times. Residential Dumpsters used for weekly, biweekly or monthly trash removal are PROHIBITED unless in compliance with the following criteria: i. No m...
Dumpster Rules
Commercial and multi-family dumpsters in unincorporated Arapahoe County must follow the setback, screening, and enclosure standards in the property's approved Development Plan and stay covered at all times, per Land Development Code § 4-1.8.1.c. A related standard in the same Operation and Maintenance section requires roll-offs brought in for a building permit or move-out to stay out of the right-of-way, sit where least visible, and be removed within 10 or 7 days.
Commercial Dumpster Placement Rules in Arapahoe County
Some RestrictionsArapahoe County Land Development Code § 4-1.8.1.c
Commercial and Multi-Family Residential Trash Containers/Dumpsters must comply with applicable Development Plan (PDP, FDP, ASP or other approved plan) and setback criteria and screening requirements and other Design Principles of this Chapter specific to Trash Containers or Dumpsters and Trash Enclosures. Trash Containers/Dumpsters must be covered at all times to prevent odors, blowing of trash...
Trash & Recycling by City in Arapahoe County
2 cities in Arapahoe County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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