Lakewood Division of Refuse and Recycling provides weekly curbside pickup. Trash must be placed at curb no earlier than 5 PM the day before collection and containers removed by end of collection day.
Lakewood Codified Ordinance Chapter 551 governs refuse collection. The city provides weekly trash and recycling service on scheduled routes. Residents must use city-issued carts or approved containers. Placement hours are regulated to limit visual blight and obstruction. Holiday collection schedules are shifted by one day when holidays fall on or before the regular collection day.
First offense placement violation: warning. Subsequent offenses: 50 to 150 dollars fine. Improper materials in trash: may result in non-collection and citation.
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