Longmont, CO Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing sections
- LMC § 14.12.020, § 14.12.050
- Who must subscribe
- All single/multifamily dwellings citywide
- Schedule set by
- Director of public works
- Monthly fee range
- $14.10-$26.30 (2026 rates)
Summary
Every single-family and multifamily dwelling in Longmont must subscribe to and pay for the city's routine curbside solid waste and recycling collection, with the director setting routes and collection days under §§ 14.12.020 and 14.12.050.
The city shall provide, and customers shall pay, for the routine curbside collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials, as defined in this chapter, from all single-family and multifamily dwelling houses, including apartment houses, but excluding hotels, within the city limits, except as otherwise provided in this Code.B.The city manager, or designee, may promulgate rules and regulations associated with the administration of this chapter and consistent with its purpose. (Code 1993, § 14.12.020; Code 2009, § 14.12.020; Ord. No. O-99-52, § 1; Ord. No. O-2011-36, § 2, 6-14-2011)
Full Breakdown
Section 14.12.020 requires the city to provide, and every customer to pay for, routine curbside collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials from all single-family and multifamily dwelling houses (excluding hotels) within city limits. Section 14.12.050 leaves the actual schedule to the director of public works, who "shall prescribe and establish the routes and specified days of collection" and give timely notice of changes, so pickup day varies by route rather than being fixed citywide in the code itself. Monthly subscription fees run $14.10 to $26.30 depending on cart size (§ 14.12.060).
Violations & Fines
Failing to contract for required waste and recycling service, absent an exemption, is a public nuisance violation under § 14.12.110.D, subject to civil penalties under chapter 2.97.
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