Arapahoe County trash collection is not a county service in unincorporated areas—residents contract directly with private haulers (Waste Management, Republic Services, GFL, A-1 Organics). Aurora operates through competitive private contracts. Centennial uses PAYT-style tiered bins.
Unlike most Colorado counties, Arapahoe County does not provide municipal trash collection in unincorporated areas—residents individually subscribe with licensed haulers including Waste Management (WM), Republic Services, GFL Environmental, and Alpine Waste/Waste Connections. Weekly curbside collection is standard. Aurora residents choose from city-licensed haulers (WM, Republic, GFL, Alpine) under Aurora City Code Chapter 138, with bin-out times typically 6 AM to 7 AM on scheduled pickup days. Centennial uses a unified service contract with Waste Management providing weekly trash, bi-weekly recycling, and seasonal yard waste (April-November). Littleton and Englewood use similar franchised or licensed hauler systems. Holiday delays apply for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas—pickup generally shifts one day later. Contaminated recycling bins may be skipped. Oversize or overweight bins (typically over 60 lbs) will not be collected.
Bin rule violations: $50 to $200 code enforcement citation after warning. Illegal dumping: $500 to $5,000 plus cleanup costs. Operating as an unlicensed hauler: $1,000+ per occurrence.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Littleton, CO
Littleton regulates construction noise through Title 7, Chapter 3 and Colorado state law CRS Section 25-12-103. Construction projects are subject to industri...
Littleton, CO
Littleton City Code Title 7, Chapter 3 (Noise Control, Sections 7-3-1 through 7-3-13) regulates sound levels citywide. Residential district limits are 55 dB ...
Littleton, CO
Littleton regulates barking dogs under Title 6, Chapter 2 (Dogs and Cats) and the general noise ordinance (Title 7, Ch. 3). Persistent barking that disturbs ...
Littleton, CO
Littleton's ULUC and building code regulate driveway construction and use. Vehicles may park on improved (paved) driveways. Colorado state law prohibits park...
Littleton, CO
Littleton regulates RV and boat storage through its ULUC (Title 10) and parking ordinances. Recreational vehicles parked on public streets are subject to the...
Littleton, CO
Littleton's ULUC (Title 10) restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential areas. Large commercial vehicles, heavy equipment, and vehicles over specifie...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Arapahoe County.
See how Littleton's pickup rules & schedules rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.