Longmont, CO Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- Curb placement
- At curbline beside driveway
- Container spacing
- 2 ft apart, 3.5 ft from cars
- Weight limit
- 335 lbs per container
- Set-out window
- No earlier than 4 p.m. prior day
- Pickup deadline
- Remove by 8 p.m. next day
Summary
Longmont sets exact curbside spacing, weight limits, and a 4 p.m.-to-8 p.m. window for putting out and pulling in collection containers.
A. Customers shall place solid waste, recycling, and organics collection containers as follows: 1. Where the city collects at a public street, directly to the right or left of the driveway at the curbline... 3. Containers shall be placed a minimum of two feet from each other and at least 3½ feet on both sides of the container from any parked motor vehicle or stationary object. B. The combined weight of each container and its contents shall not exceed 335 pounds.
Full Breakdown
City code requires solid waste, recycling, and organics containers to go directly at the curbline beside the driveway (or in the alley where the city collects there), spaced at least two feet apart and 3½ feet from parked vehicles. Containers can't hold more than 335 pounds combined weight, and the lid must close. Separately, § 14.12.110 makes it unlawful to set containers in the public right-of-way before 4:00 p.m. the day before collection, or to leave them out past 8:00 p.m. the day after.
Violations & Fines
Municipal court fines up to $500.00 per violation per day under § 14.12.110.J; the city may also refuse or suspend collection service under § 14.12.080.
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