Lakewood, CO Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)

Garbage, trash and refuse containers and plastic trash bags must be stored within ten feet of the building or within a concealed area not closer than 25 feet from the street.B.Garbage, trash and refuse containers and plastic trash bags may be placed at curbside in front of a single-family dwelling or multiple family dwelling for collection purposes for a period not to exceed 48 (48) consecutive hours each week.C.When placed for collection, garbage, trash and refuse containers, plastic trash bags and recyclable materials shall not be placed on the sidewalk or in the street, or in such a manner as to impair or obstruct pedestrian, bicycle or vehicular traffic.D.Except when placed curbside for trash pickup, all garbage, trash and refuse containers, including commercial type dumpsters and residential type containers, shall be placed on private property and shall not extend onto the public right-of-way. All commercial type dumpsters shall be placed on an improved all-weather surface, such as gravel at least ¾-inch thick and three inches depth, hot mix asphalt or concrete paving, and shall not interfere with vehicle or pedestrian travel and shall not obstruct the sight triangle. (Ord. O-2015-4 § 3, 2015; Ord. O-2005-5 § 1, 2005; Ord. O-2002-38 § 1, 2002).