Trash & Recycling in Weld County, CO (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Weld County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Weld County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Illegal Dumping
Weld County's littering ordinance makes it unlawful to deposit, throw or leave any litter on public or private property in the unincorporated county, on roadsides, waters, or farm and ranch land. A first offense carries a mandatory fine of $50-$100.
Illegal Dumping & Littering in Weld County
Some RestrictionsWeld County Code § 14-1-20(A)
It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit, throw or leave, or to allow, sanction, suffer or permit any person to deposit, throw or leave any litter on any public or private property or in any waters within the County, except those portions of the County which are within the limits of any incorporated municipality.
Trash & Recycling by City in Weld County
1 cities in Weld County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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