Aurora residents subscribe with licensed private haulers; trash is typically collected weekly and recycling every other week, with set-out before 7 AM on collection day.
Unlike some cities, Aurora does not provide municipal trash service. Residents must subscribe to a city-licensed private hauler (Waste Management, Republic Services, GFL, Alpine Waste, and others). The city sets service standards: trash collected at least weekly, recycling at least every other week, service on one consistent day per week per neighborhood. Carts must be at the curb by 7 AM on collection day. Haulers must provide 65 or 95 gallon carts. Customers are billed directly by their hauler; switching haulers is permitted on 30 days' notice. Multi-family properties contract through property management.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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Aurora adopts the 2021 International Fire Code under Aurora City Code Chapter 66 (Fire Prevention and Protection). IFC 308.1.4 prohibits charcoal burners, pr...
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