Idaho Springs trash & recycling schedule

At a glance

Trash	The city does not publish a curbside franchise day or hauler list. Verified 2026-10-15 · idahospringsco.com · source
Curbside	Hauler-specific (if contracted). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · idahospringsco.com · source
Recycling	No city curbside recycling published — County Transfer Station recycle center (cardboard, glass, metal, paper, plastic). Verified 2026-10-15 · idahospringsco.com · source
Bulk	Bulk: County Transfer Station accepts furniture/appliances/etc. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · co.clear-creek.co.us · source
Hauler	Private open-market haulers.
Contacts	303-567-4421; County Transfer Station 303-679-2482 Verified 2026-10-15 · idahospringsco.com · source

Curbside

Curbside checklist

City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.

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When

Hauler-specific (if contracted).

Where

Bear-resistant containers required; storage shielded from public view.

Limits

Adequate containers per code.

Not allowed

Litter/junk accumulation prohibited; HHW not in regular trash — county/facility rules.

Bags

Not city-published.

Verified 2026-10-15 · idahospringsco.com · source

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Find your pickup day

City Code Enforcement (bear-resistant containers) + Clear Creek County Transfer Station

Verified 2026-10-15 · idahospringsco.com · source

Holidays

Check with the city or your hauler for holiday schedule changes.

Private junk pickup

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Full details for Idaho Springs: every rule, with sources

Trash: The city does not publish a curbside franchise day or hauler list. Code Enforcement: property owners must provide adequate bear-resistant, leak-proof trash containers (Ch. 16-46). Junk/litter free properties; no appliance storage in yards/carports/garages accessible areas; no front-yard/porch/driveway storage (Ch. 16-32). Arrange private hauler; Clear Creek County Transfer Station 1531 Soda Creek Rd (Wed–Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; 303-679-2482) for trash/recycling drop-off (county facility).
Recycling: No city curbside program published. County Transfer Station recycle center (cardboard, glass, metal, paper, plastic; fees per county schedule).
Bulk pickup: County Transfer Station accepts furniture/appliances/etc. for fee — not a city bulk route.
Curbside: when: Hauler-specific (if contracted).
Curbside: where: Bear-resistant containers required; storage shielded from public view.
Curbside: limits: Adequate containers per code.
Curbside: brush: Not city-published.
Curbside: not allowed: Litter/junk accumulation prohibited; HHW not in regular trash — county/facility rules.
Curbside: bags: Not city-published.
Curbside: fees and fines: Administrative penalties per Ch. 16-46 — $ not on Code Enforcement summary.
Holidays: Check with the city or your hauler for holiday schedule changes.
Hauler: Private (no city franchise published); county transfer station drop-off
Contacts: City Hall 1711 Miner St / PO Box 907, Idaho Springs, CO 80452; 303-567-4421; Code Enforcement opt. 5 / x117; County Transfer Station 303-679-2482
Find your day: City Code Enforcement (bear-resistant containers) + Clear Creek County Transfer Station
Sources: Trash and recycling: idahospringsco.com
Bulk: co.clear-creek.co.us
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: idahospringsco.com
Verified: 2026-10-15

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