Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule in Golden, Colorado

The city of Golden provides trash and recycling collection services to residents through the Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) program. This article provides an overview of trash and recycling schedules, services, and other key details for the PAYT program in Golden.

Trash Collection Schedule

Trash is collected weekly on a set schedule that follows designated routes throughout the city. To find your trash collection day, refer to the route map or input your address on the Republic Services website.

Trash collection occurs weekly on the same day, unless:

• Your collection day falls on or after a holiday, in which case it is delayed by one day that week.
• Severe weather causes Republic Services to suspend collections.

See the 2023 collection holiday schedule for exact trash delay dates.

Recycling Collection Schedule

Recycling is collected every other week on the same day as your regular trash pickup. Recycling weeks alternate with organics collection weeks.

To determine if a given week is your recycling or organics week, refer to the route map or Republic Services online lookup tool.

Organics Collection Schedule

Organics (compostable materials) are collected every other week, alternating with recycling weeks. Check the route map or Republic Services online lookup to confirm if it is organics week.

Collection Time and Placement

For trash, recycling, and organics:

• Carts must be placed curbside by 7AM on your collection day
• Carts should be 3 to 5 feet apart from each other
• Wheels placed against the curb, handles facing your property
• Avoid placing near poles, trees, or parked vehicles

Bulky Item and Extra Trash Collection

• Large or bulky items: Schedule one free pickup per year by calling 303-277-8727. Acceptable items include furniture, appliances, mattresses, and other large non-hazardous residential items.

• Extra trash: Place pre-paid tag on each extra bag of trash and set next to cart on pickup day. Tags are $3.61 each at City Hall. One tag per 32 gallon bag.

• Appliances/white goods: Call 303-953-5800 to schedule a free appliance pickup.

Holidays and Severe Weather

Trash collection is delayed by one day after holidays. Recycling and organics shift to align with trash.

Severe weather may cause Republic Services to suspend collection services if trucks cannot safely access streets. Check for updates on the PAYT email list.

PAYT Pricing and Options

Golden PAYT services are priced based on your trash cart size. Options include:

Trash Cart Size	Price/Month
32 gallon	$11.50
64 gallon	$21.30
96 gallon	$31.08
2 x 96 gallon	$45.25
2 yard dumpster	$55.72
3 yard dumpster	$82.15
4 yard dumpster	$73.15

Recycling and organics carts are included at no extra cost. Upsizing carts is free.

Accepted Materials

Trash: Non-hazardous municipal solid waste. No electronics, batteries, concrete, dirt, tires, or other hazardous materials.

Recycling: Clean paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, tin, plastic containers. Full list here.

Organics: Food scraps, yard waste, compostable paper. Must be placed in compostable bags. Full list here.

Large Item and Appliance Recycling

• Large items: Call 303-277-8727 to schedule one free pickup per year of furniture, mattresses and other large non-hazardous items.

• Appliances/white goods: Refrigerators, stoves, washers, etc. Schedule free pickup by calling 303-953-5800.

Hazardous Waste and Hard to Recycle Materials

The Hard to Recycle Guide lists drop-off locations for batteries, paint, chemicals, scrap metal, and other hazardous items.

Electronics can be recycled for free at the Rooney Road Recycling Center.

Yard Waste Collection

Yard waste is collected curbside for all PAYT customers during Spring and Fall yard waste weeks. Dates are in the 2023 collection calendar.

Place bundles of branches, bagged leaves, pine needles, and other materials curbside by 7AM on your normal collection day.

Contact Information

• Trash and Recycling Service: Republic Services at 303-277-8727 or [email protected]

• Large Item Pickup: 303-277-8727

• Appliance Recycling Pickup: 303-953-5800

• Hazardous Waste Disposal: Jefferson County Public Health at 303-271-4164

• Additional Information: City of Golden PAYT Program – 303-384-8150 or [email protected]

Following the trash and recycling schedule, using the right carts, and placing materials curbside correctly helps Golden operate an efficient, sustainable waste management program. Contact Republic Services or the City of Golden PAYT program for any questions on trash and recycling services in Golden.