Western Disposal is a local family-owned trash and recycling collection company serving Boulder, Broomfield, and neighboring counties in Colorado. Determining your trash and recycling collection schedule with Western Disposal is easy whether you are an existing or new customer.
For Existing Western Disposal Customers
If you already have service with Western Disposal, the easiest way to find your collection schedule is to:
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Go to westerndisposal.com
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Click on “Residential” in the top menu
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Scroll down and click on “Find and Download Your Collection Calendar”
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Enter your house number and select your address from the dropdown menu
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Your collection schedule, recycling guidelines, and composting guidelines (if available in your area) will populate below
You can also call Western Disposal customer service at 303-444-2037 and provide your address to get your collection schedule over the phone.
Downloadable PDF collection calendars are available on the website with collection schedules for each day of the week in the various areas Western Disposal serves.
Key Details on Western Disposal Collection Schedules:
- Trash collection is weekly
- Recycling and compost (where available) alternate on a bi-weekly schedule
- If your collection day falls on or after a major holiday, collection is delayed by 1 day that week
- Major holidays when collection is delayed:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Check your collection calendar each month to see if holidays will impact your pickup days.
For New Western Disposal Customers
If you are a new customer needing to set up service, visit the Western Disposal website and:
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Hover over “Residential” and click “Request Service”
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Enter your address
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Select whether you need trash, recycling, compostables, or bundled services
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Select your cart size
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Enter contact details
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Submit request
A customer service representative will contact you within 1 business day to finalize your service details and provide your collection schedule.
You can also call 303-444-2037 to speak with someone right away to set up new service and get your collection schedule.
What You’ll Need to Set Up New Service:
- Your name, address, and contact information
- The services you want (trash, recycling, compost)
- Your preferred cart size(s) for each service
- Billing details if paying by credit card
Once service begins, you can revisit the website instructions above to download your collection schedule, recycling guidelines, and composting guidelines anytime.
Service Areas and Schedules
Western Disposal serves a wide area with various schedules depending on your municipality. Here are quick facts on collection schedules in the major areas:
Boulder County
- Trash – weekly
- Recycling and compost – alternate weeks
Boulder County North
- Trash – weekly
- Recycling – bi-weekly
Boulder County South
- Trash – weekly
- Recycling – bi-weekly
- Compost – no food waste allowed
City of Boulder
- Trash – weekly
- Recycling and compost – alternate weeks
- Bear-resistant carts required in many areas
City and County of Broomfield
- Trash – weekly
- Recycling and compost – alternate weeks
Other Cities/Towns
- Lafayette
- Longmont
- Louisville
- Lyons
- Nederland/Mountain Areas
Schedules vary, call 303-444-2037 for details.
Some outlying areas have recycling co-collect service where recyclables are collected in yellow bags rather than carts. Again, schedules vary so call for specifics on your area.
Holiday Collection Schedules
During holiday weeks, your collection will be delayed by one day if your regular day falls on or after the holiday:
- New Year’s Day – January 1
- Memorial Day – Last Monday in May
- Independence Day – July 4
- Labor Day – First Monday in September
- Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November
- Christmas Day – December 25
Friday collection moves to Saturday in holiday weeks.
Check your collection calendar or call 303-444-2037 if you need help determining your schedule around holidays.
FAQs on Western Disposal Schedules
What if my collection was missed?
Call 303-444-2037 right away to arrange pickup.
How do I request a vacation hold?
Call 303-444-2037 at least 3 days before your scheduled pickup.
How do I change my service days?
Call 303-444-2037 to discuss schedule options for your area.
How do I replace or exchange carts?
Call 303-444-2037 to arrange cart delivery or exchange.
What if my cart was damaged or stolen?
Call 303-444-2037 to report it and arrange replacement.
Contact Western Disposal for Schedule Help
Hopefully this overview gives you a clear sense of how to find your collection schedule with Western Disposal. Don’t hesitate to call 303-444-2037 or email [email protected] if you need any assistance getting or understanding your personalized trash and recycling collection schedule. Western Disposal has over 50 years of experience serving communities in Colorado – their team is happy to answer your questions and make sure your service runs smoothly!
Reference
https://www.westerndisposal.com/residential/
https://www.westerndisposal.com/