Aurora Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place approved containers at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. All homes in Aurora are required to have weekly trash service. Containers must be stored out of public street view between collection days.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place approved containers at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. All homes in Aurora are required to have weekly trash service. Containers must be stored out of public street view between collection days. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulky item collection is arranged directly through permitted haulers. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Curbside organic yard waste and compost collection is available via permitted providers such as Wompost (720-446-8948) or private haulers. Tree limbs must be bundled under 4 feet. |
Trash container requirements
- Trash must be kept in an approved, secure container provided by your licensed hauler
- Containers must be stored in the garage, backyard, or screened in the rear side yard out of street view
- Maintain 3 feet of clearance around containers when placed at the curb
- Keep lids fully closed to prevent litter, wind dispersal, and animal intrusion
Aurora recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and paperboard cartons (flattened)
- Newspapers, magazines, office paper, envelopes, and paper bags
- Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (#1 through #7)
- Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans
- Glass jars and bottles (rinsed clean)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film (place recyclables loose into cart)
- Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food packaging and packing materials
- Hazardous household chemicals, automotive fluids, and paints
- Household electronics and rechargeable batteries
- Food scraps and regular municipal solid waste
Aurora bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulky item collection is arranged directly through permitted haulers. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | (303) 739-7000 |
Aurora holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Aurora, CO
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Aurora / Permitted Residential Haulers · private subscription
Phone: (303) 739-7000
15151 E Alameda PkwyAurora, CO 80012
These collection rules cover Zone Permitted Hauler Neighborhood Routes (Mon-Fri).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Aurora, CO?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place approved containers at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. All homes in Aurora are required to have weekly trash service. Containers must be stored out of public street view between collection days.. These rules apply to Zone Permitted Hauler Neighborhood Routes (Mon-Fri).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Aurora?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Permitted Hauler Neighborhood Routes (Mon-Fri).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Aurora?
Bulky item collection is arranged directly through permitted haulers. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (303) 739-7000 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Permitted Hauler Neighborhood Routes (Mon-Fri).
What items are accepted for recycling in Aurora?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and paperboard cartons (flattened), Newspapers, magazines, office paper, envelopes, and paper bags, Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (#1 through #7), Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans, Glass jars and bottles (rinsed clean). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film (place recyclables loose into cart), Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food packaging and packing materials, Hazardous household chemicals, automotive fluids, and paints, Household electronics and rechargeable batteries, Food scraps and regular municipal solid waste. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Permitted Hauler Neighborhood Routes (Mon-Fri).