Aurora Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Aurora recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in Aurora?
Can you recycle cardboard in Aurora?
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Can you recycle pizza boxes in Aurora?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in Aurora?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Aurora?
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Can you recycle plastic #3 in Aurora?
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Can you recycle plastic #4 in Aurora?
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Can you recycle plastic #5 in Aurora?
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Can you recycle plastic #6 in Aurora?
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Can you recycle plastic #7 in Aurora?
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Can you recycle glass in Aurora?
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Can you recycle aluminum in Aurora?
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Can you recycle shredded paper in Aurora?
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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).