Lafayette trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | 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… Verified 2026-10-15 · lafayetteco.gov · source |
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| Curbside | Carts out by 7:00 a.m. service day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · lafayetteco.gov · source |
| Recycling | Every other week curbside recycling. Verified 2026-10-15 · lafayetteco.gov · source |
| Bulk | 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. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · lafayetteco.gov · source |
| Hauler | Republic Services |
| Contacts | Republic 303-286-2400; Finance 303-665-5588; [email protected] Verified 2026-10-15 · lafayetteco.gov · source |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
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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City Garbage, Recycling, and Compost + 2026 rates + cart placement news
Verified 2026-10-15 · lafayetteco.gov · source
Holidays
If a weekday holiday falls on your route, that day and later routes that week usually run one day late.
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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