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Book before you bring it out.
Your items can still be inside when you book. Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.
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Choose a clear outdoor spot.
You arrange any carrying out of your home or down interior stairs. Keep entrances, sidewalks and shared access clear. We handle loading and haul-away from outside.
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Add a photo and clear location notes. Contact us before booking if a gate, building rule or restricted access window needs an arrangement.
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City collection Lakewood publishes no municipal bulky pickup, so a couch leaves on the household's own hauler account. The city points residents to its licensed hauler list, and many of those companies advertise extra or bulky service on their own terms. The city does not set or publish a bulky item price, because the collection contract is between the household and the hauler. Compare the licensed companies on the city's list and confirm the couch, the pickup day and the charge with the one you choose, or ask your homeowners association if it already holds a neighborhood contract.
City collection No Lakewood page names a mattress route or a mattress price, and the city's waste guide is published as a graphic table without readable item text, so bedding has to be confirmed with the hauler. The city publishes no mattress route and no rate, because collection is a private contract. Confirm whether the chosen hauler takes a mattress or box spring, whether it counts as a bulky item and what it costs, and ask the homeowners association first if there is one.
City collection A cooling appliance has no published city route either. It has to be arranged with the household's hauler, and the refrigerant handling is what makes the unit different from an ordinary appliance. No city or county page publishes a refrigerator or air conditioner rate for Lakewood, so confirm with the hauler what it charges for a cooling unit and how the refrigerant is handled. The Rooney Road Recycling Center publishes free paint, battery and oil routes rather than appliance service.
City collection There is no city bulky programme. A household arranges extra pickups or a container with its own hauler, or checks whether a homeowners association already holds a neighborhood contract that covers bulky material. Every price in Lakewood is set by the company rather than the city, so confirm the bulky load, the extra pickups and the container terms with the chosen hauler. The city's licensed hauler list carries the companies and their service columns without endorsement.
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
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The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
Lakewood does not collect trash and does not contract with haulers on a resident's behalf. The city's own instruction is that a household, business or property manager arranges collection directly with a licensed hauler, checking first with any homeowners association that may already hold a neighborhood contract, and apartments go through the property manager. That makes the household's own hauler the route for a couch, a mattress, an appliance or a treadmill, with the price set by the company rather than published by the city. Two things do have a city or county address: scrap metal and clean recyclables go free to the Quail Street Recycling Center, and electronics, paint, batteries, motor oil and antifreeze go to the Rooney Road Recycling Center in Jefferson County, which is a certified e-waste recycler that charges by the pound.
Lakewood publishes no municipal bulky pickup, so a couch leaves on the household's own hauler account. The city points residents to its licensed hauler list, and many of those companies advertise extra or bulky service on their own terms.
City cost & eligibility
The city does not set or publish a bulky item price, because the collection contract is between the household and the hauler. Compare the licensed companies on the city's list and confirm the couch, the pickup day and the charge with the one you choose, or ask your homeowners association if it already holds a neighborhood contract.
When & how
Arrange the pickup with the chosen hauler on its own collection day, and keep the piece on the property until then, because Lakewood code limits waste containers to 48 consecutive hours at the curb per week.
Get it ready
Keep the piece out of the recycling stream, since the city tells residents not to put e-waste or hazardous waste in carts and to follow the hauler's own guidelines, and keep it from obstructing the street or sidewalk on collection day.
No Lakewood page names a mattress route or a mattress price, and the city's waste guide is published as a graphic table without readable item text, so bedding has to be confirmed with the hauler.
City cost & eligibility
The city publishes no mattress route and no rate, because collection is a private contract. Confirm whether the chosen hauler takes a mattress or box spring, whether it counts as a bulky item and what it costs, and ask the homeowners association first if there is one.
When & how
Ask the hauler before the unit goes out, and keep it on the property until a pickup is arranged.
Get it ready
Keep the unit dry and wrapped so it can be handled, keep it out of the recycling cart because the city bars foam, food scraps and bulky material from recycling, and keep the mattress and box spring counted separately when confirming the pickup.
An appliance leaves on the household's hauler account, and a metal shell or frame can also go free to the Quail Street Recycling Center, which accepts scrap metal. The city publishes no appliance rate.
City cost & eligibility
There is no city rate because there is no city service. Confirm the appliance with the chosen hauler, or use the free Quail Street Recycling Center for the scrap metal portion of the load. The city's hauler list is published without endorsement, so compare companies before choosing.
When & how
Quail Street Recycling Center accepts drop-offs including scrap metal, and the hauler collects on its own schedule once the pickup is booked.
Get it ready
Empty the unit and tape the doors shut before it moves, keep it out of the recycling cart, and separate any loose metal so it can go to the free drop-off rather than into a paid load.
A cooling appliance has no published city route either. It has to be arranged with the household's hauler, and the refrigerant handling is what makes the unit different from an ordinary appliance.
City cost & eligibility
No city or county page publishes a refrigerator or air conditioner rate for Lakewood, so confirm with the hauler what it charges for a cooling unit and how the refrigerant is handled. The Rooney Road Recycling Center publishes free paint, battery and oil routes rather than appliance service.
When & how
Confirm with the hauler before the unit is moved, and keep it on the property until the pickup is booked.
Get it ready
Empty the unit and secure the doors, and tell the hauler that it holds refrigerant so the correct handling and price apply. Do not put a cooling appliance in any curbside recycling stream.
Electronics go to the Rooney Road Recycling Center, which is a certified e-waste recycler and accepts anything with a cord for a per pound charge. E-waste is also barred from the curbside recycling stream.
City cost & eligibility
The centre charges per pound for computer parts and electronic materials rather than by the item, and it notes that other certified recyclers may cost less, so confirm the current pricing and book an appointment before loading a screen or a tower.
When & how
Book a drop-off appointment with the centre and take the electronics there during the appointment window.
Get it ready
Wipe personal data before handover, keep electronics out of the curbside recycling cart because the city lists e-waste among the materials that do not belong there, and bring items that can be taken apart by hand as the centre requires.
Construction material needs a roll-off container or a hauler that takes it. The city's licensed hauler list marks which companies offer roll-off service, and the city publishes no construction programme of its own.
City cost & eligibility
The city publishes no construction rate because the service is private. Use the licensed hauler list to find a company with roll-off service and confirm the container size, the material and the price before the box is ordered, since the list itself is published without endorsement.
When & how
Order the container from a licensed hauler for delivery and collection on the company's schedule before the project starts.
Get it ready
Keep construction debris out of the household recycling cart and out of any curbside set out, separate clean material where the hauler asks for it, and keep hazardous leftovers such as paint and solvents with the Rooney Road centre instead.
Exercise equipment is not named in any published Lakewood route, so a treadmill or weight machine has to be confirmed with the household's hauler or the homeowners association.
City cost & eligibility
There is no published rate and no city service, so confirm with the chosen hauler whether a machine counts as a bulky item and what it costs. The licensed hauler list gives the companies and phone numbers to compare.
When & how
Ask before the machine is moved, and keep it on the property until the collection is arranged.
Get it ready
Break the machine down so it can be handled, take off any console or battery pack so it does not travel as household waste, and keep the frame out of the recycling cart and off the curb beyond the code's 48 hour container limit.
There is no city bulky programme. A household arranges extra pickups or a container with its own hauler, or checks whether a homeowners association already holds a neighborhood contract that covers bulky material.
City cost & eligibility
Every price in Lakewood is set by the company rather than the city, so confirm the bulky load, the extra pickups and the container terms with the chosen hauler. The city's licensed hauler list carries the companies and their service columns without endorsement.
When & how
Book the pickup or the container with the hauler on its own schedule, and keep containers out at the curb no more than 48 consecutive hours per week as the city code requires.
Get it ready
Follow the hauler's own guidelines, keep e-waste, hazardous waste, foam and food scraps out of the recycling cart as the city instructs, and never block the street or the sidewalk on collection day.
Paint, cleaners, pesticides, batteries, motor oil and antifreeze go to the Rooney Road Recycling Center in Jefferson County, where paint is free through PaintCare and the site books drop-offs by appointment.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Most used paint products can be recycled free through the PaintCare programme at Rooney Road, covering oil and latex house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish, up to five gallon containers and 200 gallons per visit, with spray paint excluded. Other hazardous material at the same site is handled by appointment.
When & how
Book a drop-off appointment with the centre and bring the material during the appointment window, keeping spray paint out of the paint programme.
Get it ready
Keep paint, batteries, oil, antifreeze, cleaners and pesticides out of every curbside cart, because Lakewood's recycling rules bar hazardous waste, and bring containers that are sealed and clearly labelled so the site can process them.
Lakewood does not collect and does not contract for you
The city states that it does not contract with haulers on behalf of residents and does not provide collection as a utility. Residents, business owners and property managers arrange service directly with the hauler of their choosing, starting with any homeowners association that may already hold a neighborhood contract, and apartment residents go through the property manager. Issues with service go to the hauler or the HOA rather than to the city.
Follow the city code for carts and keep recyclables clean
Containers must not obstruct the street or sidewalk on collection day, have to be taken back to the residence in a timely manner, and may not sit at the curb more than 48 consecutive hours in a week. Bag trash, never bag recyclables, keep them clean, empty and dry, break down cardboard, and keep pet waste, diapers, soft plastics, food scraps, foam, e-waste and hazardous waste out of the recycling cart.
Two shared drop offs take the items a hauler will not
The Quail Street Recycling Center at 1068 Quail St. takes sorted, clean, dry cardboard, scrap metal, aluminium beverage cans, paper, glass bottles and jars and plastic bottles free of charge, with cardboard cut to a maximum of 3 feet by 5 feet, the load limited to a standard car or small pickup and no trailers allowed. Electronics, paint, batteries, motor oil and antifreeze go to the Rooney Road Recycling Center in Jefferson County by appointment, where paint is free through PaintCare and electronics are charged by the pound.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
Hire a licensed hauler for collection and bulky items
Any Lakewood household that needs weekly collection plus the extra or bulky pickups the city does not provide.
Cost & conditions
Every rate comes from the company, because the city neither provides the service nor negotiates for residents. The city's licensed hauler master list gives the companies and phone numbers with columns for residential, roll-off, recycling and compost or yard waste, and it is published without endorsement, so compare and confirm before signing up.
Arrange it
Check with any homeowners association first, otherwise contact a company from the licensed list, and confirm the weekly service, the bulky item terms and the price for the address.
The city does not back the contract, service issues go to the hauler or HOA, containers may not sit at the curb more than 48 consecutive hours per week, and e-waste and hazardous waste are barred from the recycling cart.
Licensed private waste haulers in Lakewood, with the city's Quail Street Recycling Center and the Jefferson County Rooney Road Recycling Center
Drop clean recyclables and scrap metal at Quail Street
A household with sorted cardboard, paper, glass, plastic bottles, aluminium cans or scrap metal that wants a free drop off rather than a paid pickup.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Free and open to everyone, with donations welcome. The material has to be sorted, clean and dry, cardboard cut to a maximum of 3 feet by 5 feet, and the load limited to what fits a standard car or small pickup, with no trailers allowed.
Arrange it
Drive northbound on Quail Street to 1068 Quail St. and unload the sorted material on site.
This is a recycling drop off rather than a bulky or appliance service, trailers are not allowed, and items outside the accepted list have to go to a hauler or another programme.
Licensed private waste haulers in Lakewood, with the city's Quail Street Recycling Center and the Jefferson County Rooney Road Recycling Center
Book a drop off at the Rooney Road center
A household with electronics, paint, batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, cleaners or pesticides that no cart and no hauler pickup will take.
Cost & conditions
Paint is free through the PaintCare programme with volume limits, while electronics are charged by the pound because the centre is a certified e-waste recycler, so confirm the current pricing and the appointment before loading. The centre notes that other certified recyclers may cost less.
Arrange it
Book a drop-off appointment with the centre and bring the material during the appointment window, with paint in containers up to five gallons.
Drop-offs are by appointment, spray paint is excluded from the paint programme, and the centre publishes its own accepted materials search and pricing rather than a flat rate.
City recycling drop off that also takes scrap metal
Quail Street Recycling Center
1068 Quail St., Lakewood, CO 80226
Sorted, clean, dry cardboard, scrap metal, aluminium beverage cans, paper, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles.
Recyclables have to be sorted before arriving, cardboard must be clean, flat, dry and cut to a maximum of 3 feet by 5 feet, the volume has to fit a standard car or small pickup, and no trailers are allowed. The center is a drop off rather than a collection service.
The center's own published hours apply; the page directs visitors to drive northbound on Quail Street and to check before arriving.
No charge. Free and open to everyone, with donations welcome to sustain the center.
County household hazardous waste and certified e-waste recycler
Rooney Road Recycling Center
Jefferson County, Colorado; the centre publishes its own address and booking link
Paint products through PaintCare, cleaners, pesticides, alkaline, rechargeable and lithium batteries, motor oil and antifreeze, light bulbs, and electronics and computer parts, with the centre describing itself as a certified e-waste recycler that accepts anything with a cord.
Drop-offs are by appointment, paint is limited to containers of five gallons or less and 200 gallons per visit with spray paint excluded, and electronics are charged by the pound because the items have to be taken apart by hand. The centre publishes its own accepted materials search and asks users to check pricing.
By appointment; the centre books drop-offs through its own request form.
Paint is free through the PaintCare programme, while electronics carry a per pound charge that varies with the materials, and the centre notes other certified recyclers may cost less. Confirm the pricing for the exact load when booking the appointment.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
How much does pickup cost?+
Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.
Can I book a pickup for today?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Do my items need to be outside when I book?+
You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.
How does Lakewood collect a couch?+
Through the household's own hauler, because the city does not provide collection and does not contract with a hauler on a resident's behalf. Check with any homeowners association first in case it already has a neighborhood contract, otherwise choose a company from the city's licensed hauler list and confirm the couch, the day and the price with it.Official guidance
Will Lakewood pick up a mattress?+
Not through the city, because Lakewood does not provide or contract for collection. A mattress goes on the household's own hauler account, so confirm with that company or with the homeowners association whether it is accepted and what it costs.Official guidance
Can I drop an appliance part for free in Lakewood?+
The Quail Street Recycling Center accepts scrap metal free of charge along with sorted clean cardboard, aluminium cans, paper, glass and plastic bottles, and it is open to everyone. It is a drop off rather than a pickup service, the load has to fit a standard car or small pickup, and trailers are not allowed, so confirm the item with the centre before loading metal.Official guidance
Where do Lakewood televisions and computers go?+
To the Rooney Road Recycling Center, a certified e-waste recycler that accepts anything with a cord and charges by the pound for computer parts and electronic materials, with an appointment booked in advance. Electronics are also on the list of materials the city says do not belong in the recycling cart.Official guidance
Who handles bulky junk in Lakewood?+
A private hauler the household hires, because the city neither provides collection nor contracts with haulers on a resident's behalf. The city's steps are to check with the homeowners association first and otherwise to choose a company from its licensed hauler list, then confirm bulky items, extra pickups and prices with that company.Official guidance
Who collects trash in Lakewood?+
A private hauler the household hires. The city states that it does not contract with haulers on behalf of residents and does not provide collection as a utility, so a resident checks with any homeowners association first and otherwise chooses a company from the city's licensed hauler master list, which lists the companies, phone numbers and the services each one offers.Official guidance
What does the Lakewood code require at the curb?+
Containers must not obstruct street or sidewalk traffic on collection day, have to be returned to the residence in a timely manner, and may not stay at the curb more than 48 consecutive hours in a week. Bag trash, keep recyclables loose and clean, break down cardboard, and keep pet waste, diapers, soft plastics, food scraps, foam, e-waste and hazardous waste out of recycling.Official guidance
What can I drop off for free in Lakewood?+
At the Quail Street Recycling Center, sorted clean and dry cardboard, scrap metal, aluminium cans, paper, glass bottles and jars and plastic bottles are free and open to everyone, with no trailers and loads limited to a car or small pickup. Paint is also free at the Rooney Road Recycling Center through PaintCare, with a drop-off appointment and a limit of five gallon containers and 200 gallons per visit.Official guidance
What does electronics recycling cost in Lakewood?+
It is charged by weight. The Rooney Road Recycling Center is a certified e-waste recycler that accepts anything with a cord and charges per pound for computer parts and electronic materials because the items are taken apart by hand, and it notes that other certified recyclers may cost less, so confirm the current pricing and book an appointment.Official guidance
Does the city recommend a hauler?+
No. Lakewood publishes its licensed commercial waste hauler master list with each company's contact details and service columns, and the list carries the note that it is provided without endorsement from the City of Lakewood. The city suggests comparing services by phone with your address and asking neighbours which companies they use.Official guidance
What about apartment and condo residents?+
Apartment residents contact the property manager for waste diversion options, and if the complex does not offer recycling the city points them to the Quail Street Recycling Center for their recyclables. The same licensed hauler list covers multi-family service for complexes that arrange their own collection.Official guidance
