Trash & Recycling in Wyoming (2026)
14 rules on the books across Wyoming, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Trash and recycling collection days, what time to put bins out, and rules about sorting materials for curbside pickup.
Bin Placement Rules
Where to position trash and recycling carts, when they may go to the curb and must come back, and the screening or enclosure rules for where bins live between pickups.
Casper
Some RestrictionsCasper Municipal Code § 8.32.050 tells residents and businesses exactly where a trash container has to sit for pickup…
Read full rule →Cheyenne
Some RestrictionsCheyenne requires solid waste carts to sit at the curb or alley line, out at least two feet from vehicles and trees…
Read full rule →Bulk Item Disposal
How to dispose of large items like furniture, appliances, and mattresses, including scheduled pickups and drop-off locations.
Recycling Requirements
Mandatory recycling rules including which materials must be separated, contamination penalties, and composting requirements.
Wyoming: statewide
StatewideSome RestrictionsWyoming Statutes Title 35, Chapter 11, Article 5 establishes universal solid waste rules. Lead-acid batteries are…
Read full rule →Cheyenne
Some RestrictionsCheyenne requires curbside recycling participation for every residential property citywide, from single-family homes to…
Read full rule →Illegal Dumping
Penalties and enforcement for dumping trash, debris, or hazardous materials on private or public property without authorization.
Cheyenne
Heavy RestrictionsDumping, throwing, or depositing refuse on streets, alleys, sidewalks, or private property without authorization is a…
Read full rule →Casper
Significant RestrictionsCasper Municipal Code § 8.40.070 bans throwing, discarding or depositing litter of any kind on public or private…
Read full rule →Yard Waste Collection
Rules for separating grass clippings, leaves, branches, and other yard waste from regular trash, including pickup days and bag/bin requirements.
Casper
Some RestrictionsCasper Municipal Code § 8.32.110 sets strict specs for branch collection: tree limbs and wood cut to no more than five…
Read full rule →Cheyenne
Some RestrictionsCheyenne bans grass, leaves, and limbs from regular trash and the landfill; leaves need the optional yard waste cart…
Read full rule →Dumpster Rules
Permits and placement rules for residential or construction dumpsters, including how long they can stay and ROW obstruction limits.
Cheyenne
Significant RestrictionsCommercial and private haulers must register roll-off dumpsters with Public Works before placement in Cheyenne, and…
Read full rule →Casper
Some RestrictionsCasper Municipal Code Section 8.32.050 requires commercial dumpsters and refuse containers to sit on private property…
Read full rule →Collection Schedule
Day-of-week pickup schedules by neighborhood, set-out and take-back time windows, and where to find your specific block's schedule.
Cheyenne
Heavy RestrictionsCheyenne provides weekly residential trash pickup as mandatory city service: every residence must subscribe and pay…
Read full rule →Casper
Some RestrictionsThe City of Casper holds exclusive control over residential trash pickup within city limits, with narrow exceptions for…
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