Cheyenne, WY Trash & Recycling: Dumpster Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Registration
- Written report to Public Works director
- Marking required
- Company name and phone number
- Renewal deadline
- Annually by January 31
- Non-compliance penalty
- Up to 1-year privilege suspension
- Fine
- Up to $750/day
Summary
Commercial and private haulers must register roll-off dumpsters with Public Works before placement in Cheyenne, and every container must be marked with the company's name and phone number.
Prior to placement of any waste collection roll-off container within the city limits, a commercial or otherwise private hauler shall provide to the director of the city public works department, or his or her designee, a written report identifying the name of company, the address of company, a primary contact and contact information for the company, and shall provide a description of the roll-off containers, including the color scheme, the number and size. Every container shall be clearly marked with the company's name and business phone number prior to placement.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 73).
Full Breakdown
Before placing a waste-collection roll-off container anywhere in the city, a commercial or private hauler must file a written report with the Public Works director listing the company name, address, contact person, and a description of its roll-off containers (color scheme, number, size). Every container must be clearly marked with the hauler's company name and business phone number before it's placed. The report must be refiled annually by January 31. Skip the report and the city can suspend roll-off privileges for up to a year; leave a container unmarked and the city can remove and dispose of it.
Violations & Fines
Misdemeanor: fine up to $750, with each day of a continuing violation a separate offense (Ch. 8.44.030 penalty clause); unmarked containers may be removed and disposed of by the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need city permission before dropping a roll-off dumpster in Cheyenne?
What happens if my roll-off dumpster isn't marked?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Cheyenne
Compare Cheyenne to another location·View the Wyoming trash & recycling overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.