Johnstown trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly trash 7 a.m.–6 p.m. West of Colorado Blvd → Monday; East → Wednesday. Verified 2026-10-15 · johnstownco.gov · source |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Curbside by 7:00 a.m. service day (drivers may work until dark). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · johnstownco.gov · source |
| Recycling | Included in bundle rates; EOW schedule dates listed on Garbage and Recycling page. Verified 2026-10-15 · johnstownco.gov · source |
| Bulk | WC bulk $15/item — call WC; ≥48 hrs notice. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · johnstownco.gov · source |
| Hauler | Waste Connections |
| Contacts | Town Hall 450 S Parish Ave; call 970-587-4664. Waste Connections 303-288-2100. Verified 2026-10-15 · johnstownco.gov · source |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Curbside by 7:00 a.m. service day (drivers may work until dark).
Where
≥2 ft between containers; handles toward house; no vehicles within 10 ft; don't block sidewalk; alley service ask…
Limits
Lid closed; extras/bulk fees above.
Not allowed
HHW (oil, tires, batteries, herbicides, pesticides, acids), dead animals, dirt/sod/brick/concrete/rock, hot ashes/coals, flammables.
Bags
Trash bagged and tied; don't pack tightly.
Verified 2026-10-15 · johnstownco.gov · source
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Town Garbage and Recycling + pickup guidelines + rates
Verified 2026-10-15 · johnstownco.gov · source
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
If a weekday holiday falls on your route, that day and later routes that week usually run one day late.
Verified 2026-10-15 · johnstownco.gov · source
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Full details for Johnstown: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Town contract Waste Connections — billed on Town utility bill. Weekly trash 7 a.m.–6 p.m. West of Colorado Blvd → Monday; East → Wednesday. Holiday one-day delay: Mon→Tue, Wed→Thu (see WC holiday schedule linked from page). Rates (5-yr fixed): Large trash+recycle $14.50/mo ; Small trash+recycle $12.50 (64 trash + 96 recycle); Large trash only $12.50; Small trash only $10.50. Extra 96-gal trash $4/mo. Utility Billing [email protected] / 970-587-4664; WC 303-288-2100.
- Recycling
- Included in bundle rates; EOW schedule dates listed on Garbage and Recycling page (Mon/Wed columns).
- Bulk pickup
- WC bulk $15/item — call WC; ≥48 hrs notice. Extra bags: call WC.
- Curbside: when
- Curbside by 7:00 a.m. service day (drivers may work until dark).
- Curbside: where
- ≥2 ft between containers; handles toward house; no vehicles within 10 ft; don't block sidewalk; alley service ask WC.
- Curbside: limits
- Lid closed; extras/bulk fees above.
- Curbside: brush
- Leaves/yard clippings bagged and tied.
- Curbside: not allowed
- HHW (oil, tires, batteries, herbicides, pesticides, acids), dead animals, dirt/sod/brick/concrete/rock, hot ashes/coals, flammables. Weld County HHW: North Greeley / South Dacono facilities (hours on page).
- Curbside: bags
- Trash bagged and tied; don't pack tightly.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not on page; bulk/extra fees via WC.
- Holidays
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
One-day delay weeks marked on schedule (e.g. Memorial / Labor holiday weeks). See the linked Waste Connections schedule for the full holiday list.
- Hauler
- Waste Connections (Town contract)
- Contacts
- Town Hall 450 S Parish Ave, Johnstown, CO 80534; 970-587-4664; WC 303-288-2100
- Find your day
- Town Garbage and Recycling + pickup guidelines + rates
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: johnstownco.gov
Bulk: johnstownco.gov
Holidays: johnstownco.gov
Curbside: johnstownco.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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