Lafayette bulk trash pickup

One free bulk item per quarter (schedule Republic). Annual bulk cleanup: up to 5 items by 7 a.m. Paid examples $38.80 / $27.71.

Verified 2026-10-15 · lafayetteco.gov · source

At a glance

Brush	Leaf/branch cleanup: Kraft paper bags for leaves; limbs bundled twine/rope ≤4 ft length × 18 in diameter; place in street gutter by 7 a.m.…
Limits	Volume-based garbage cart; extra tags $4; quarterly free bulk + annual 5-item event.
Not allowed	Freon appliances not via bulk table — Eco-Cycle CHaRM. Report missed pickup within 24 hrs or may need $25 return fee / next service day.
Curbside	Carts out by 7:00 a.m. service day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · lafayetteco.gov · source

Schedule

Curbside

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When

Carts out by 7:00 a.m. service day.

Where

≥3 ft apart; ≥5 ft from other curb objects; front toward street/alley; avoid overhangs/wires.

Limits

Volume-based garbage cart; extra tags $4; quarterly free bulk + annual 5-item event.

Not allowed

Freon appliances not via bulk table — Eco-Cycle CHaRM.

Bags

Extra material tags for overflow; compost/recycle rules per Republic/city FAQs.

Verified 2026-10-15 · lafayetteco.gov · source

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Full details for Lafayette: every rule, with sources

Trash: City Three Cart Program with Republic Services (on utility bill). Weekly garbage; 2026 rates (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2026): 32-gal $19.32/mo total ($17.32 + $2 admin); 64-gal $30.49; 96-gal $41.67; additional 96-gal trash $8.87; extra material tag $4.00. Opt-out of program → solid waste fee $17.32/mo (2026) on water bill. Collection Qs: Republic 303-286-2400. Carts out by 7:00 a.m.; ≥3 ft apart; 5 ft from other objects; front facing street/alley; remove ASAP after collection (city 2026 programs news).
Recycling: Every other week; cart sizes 32/64/96 included in garbage rate; extra 96-gal recycle $3.89/mo.
Bulk pickup: One free bulk item per quarter (schedule Republic). Annual bulk cleanup: up to 5 items by 7 a.m. (2026 area Saturdays cited on city news: Sep 19 / Sep 26 / Oct 10 by geography). Paid bulk examples on rate table: mattress/box spring $38.80; sofa/chairs/furniture $27.71; large appliances $38.80 (Freon appliances → Eco-Cycle CHaRM). Leaf & branch curb events spring/fall; Christmas trees Jan–Mar ≤4 ft by compost cart.
Curbside: when: Carts out by 7:00 a.m. service day.
Curbside: where: ≥3 ft apart; ≥5 ft from other curb objects; front toward street/alley; avoid overhangs/wires.
Curbside: limits: Volume-based garbage cart; extra tags $4; quarterly free bulk + annual 5-item event.
Curbside: brush: Leaf/branch cleanup: Kraft paper bags for leaves; limbs bundled twine/rope ≤4 ft length × 18 in diameter; place in street gutter by 7 a.m. Small branches in compost cart year-round (lid closed).
Curbside: not allowed: Freon appliances not via bulk table — Eco-Cycle CHaRM. Report missed pickup within 24 hrs or may need $25 return fee / next service day.
Curbside: bags: Extra material tags for overflow; compost/recycle rules per Republic/city FAQs.
Curbside: fees and fines: Opt-out fee / return-visit $25 / bulk fees above.
Holidays: Sign up for Republic account alerts for holiday and weather delays.; subscribe Republic notifications.
Hauler: Republic Services (City Three Cart Program)
Contacts: Republic 303-286-2400; City utility/Finance 303-665-5588; [email protected]; 1290 S Public Road, Lafayette, CO 80026
Find your day: City Garbage, Recycling, and Compost + 2026 rates + cart placement news
Sources: Trash and recycling: lafayetteco.gov
Bulk: lafayetteco.gov
Holidays: lafayetteco.gov
Curbside: lafayetteco.gov
Verified: 2026-10-15

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