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Cheyenne, WY Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Program
Mandatory for all residential properties
Commercial recycling
Offered but not mandatory
Container rule
No plastic bags in recycling bin
Runs program
Public Works solid waste division
Code section
City Code 8.44.010(C)(4)

Summary

Cheyenne requires curbside recycling participation for every residential property citywide, from single-family homes to apartments and trailer courts, though commercial recycling collection remains optional under the city's solid waste chapter.

Mandatory recycling is in place for all residential properties including single family homes, apartments, multiplex dwellings, trailer courts or any other property that serves a residential customer. Commercial collection of recyclables is offered, but not yet mandatory.

View official code

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

Under City Code 8.44.010(C)(4), mandatory recycling covers all residential properties, single-family homes, apartments, multiplex dwellings, and trailer courts. The public works department's solid waste division runs a single-stream program: paper, cardboard, and other recyclables go together in city-issued containers picked up at the curb. Materials must be placed loosely, not bagged in plastic, Section 8.44.030(I) requires shredded or small paper items to go into recyclable paper bags first, never plastic, before being placed in the container. Commercial recycling collection is offered citywide but stays voluntary; only residential customers face the mandate.

Violations & Fines

General solid waste chapter violations are misdemeanors punishable by a fine up to $750 per day under 8.44.030(M); no separate fine is spelled out just for skipping recycling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is recycling mandatory in Cheyenne?
Yes. City Code 8.44.010(C)(4) mandates recycling participation for all residential properties, including single-family homes, apartments, multiplex dwellings, and trailer courts. Commercial recycling collection exists but isn't required.
Can I put my recyclables out in plastic bags?
No. Section 8.44.030(I) requires recyclables to be placed loosely in the container; only shredded paper or small items may go in paper bags first, never plastic.

Sources & Official References

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