Aurora Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. Bulky item collection is arranged directly through permitted haulers. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment.
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Aurora
Follow the listed bulk rule: Bulky item collection is arranged directly through permitted haulers. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Appliances containing refrigerant fluids such as freezers, air conditioners, and refrigerators require advance notification and CFC recovery certification before collection.
Local disposal alternatives in Arapahoe County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Aurora Denver Metro Landfill
3500 S Gun Club Rd, Aurora, CO 80018
Regional sanitary landfill accepting municipal solid waste, construction debris, and bulky household discards.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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).