Aurora, Colorado resident guide
Aurora trash, recycling & bulk pickup
Find regular trash and recycling information alongside bulky-item schedules, set-out rules, accepted items, and holiday changes.
Official source links checked on August 27, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Every Aurora home must have weekly trash service, but the collection day is assigned by the private hauler serving the property rather than a city calendar.
Curbside recycling is also arranged through a permitted private provider. Aurora lists additional recycling resources and periodically hosts collection events for electronics, mattresses, and other materials.
Need it gone before the city service?
Compare independent pickup when the local date is too far away or an item is excluded.
Start here
How Aurora service works
Identify the company on the property's trash cart or bill, or use Aurora's official permitted-hauler list, then ask that provider about bulky-item pickup, charges, accepted materials, and the confirmed collection date.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before set-out
Aurora does not operate one citywide residential trash or bulky-item route. Residents, homeowners associations, and multifamily property managers arrange service with a private hauler permitted by the city.
Identify the company on the property's trash cart or bill, or use Aurora's official permitted-hauler list, then ask that provider about bulky-item pickup, charges, accepted materials, and the confirmed collection date.
There is no universal city bulky-item allowance. Item limits, included pickups, appointment rules, and fees depend on the property's contracted hauler and service plan.
Follow the hauler's confirmed instructions for bulky items. For ordinary containers, Aurora prohibits set-out before 5 p.m. the day before pickup and requires containers to be removed within 12 hours after collection; trash bags may not be set out until pickup day.
Local detail that matters
What makes Aurora service different
Aurora residents should not wait for a city bulk week because none applies citywide. An HOA or apartment community may also contract with a different company than nearby single-family homes, so the cart, bill, or property manager is the reliable starting point.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulky-item pile
Accepted examples
Furniture, mattresses, appliances, and other bulky household items may be available through the contracted hauler, but acceptance and preparation rules vary by company.
Not accepted
Hazardous waste, electronics, construction debris, tires, and other regulated material may require a separate recycling event, facility, or specialty service rather than ordinary curbside pickup.
Holiday collectionAurora holiday collection guidancePublished city guidance
Holiday schedules are provider-specific.
TrashDayFinder does not fill this section with assumed federal-holiday dates. A specific delay or makeup date will appear after it is confirmed in published local guidance.
Common questions
Aurora collection FAQ
Does Aurora provide municipal bulky-item pickup?
No single city-operated household route is published. A permitted private hauler provides the property's trash service and controls its bulky-item options.
How do I find my Aurora trash company?
Check the name on the cart or bill, ask the property manager or HOA, or use the permitted-hauler list on Aurora's official trash and recycling page.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 27, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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