City of Commerce City, CO

• Trash is collected weekly in the 96-gallon can with the black lid
• Recycling is collected every other week in the 96-gallon can with the light blue lid
• All items must fit inside the can with the lid closed
• Additional can service is available for a small fee
  • $3.18 per month for an additional trash cart ($38.10 for the year)
  • $2.02 per month for an additional recycling cart ($24.24 for the year)
• Large-item pickup is included. Residents can schedule one bulk pickup per quarter for free. Additional pickups can be scheduled for $16 each. In addition, Republic Services holds one citywide bulk item day per year to collect up to five items from each home (details below).
• Place your containers out at the curb or in the alley no later than 7 a.m. Drivers will begin their collection promptly at 7 a.m. Place containers at least 2 feet apart and with 6 feet of space between any other objects at the curb.

Properly place your items for collection

• All recyclables should be empty, clean and dry. Do not bag your recyclables; leave them loose in the container, and make sure all recyclables are inside the container with the lid closed to limit wind-blown debris. Recycle plastic bags at your local grocery store or re-use in your home.
• Please bag all trash, as this cuts down on wind-blown debris and keeps your waste container cleaner. Items beside or on top of your waste container will not be picked up—make sure everything is inside the container with the lid closed.

Elements of the program include:

• Opportunity to opt-out of the recycling program and swap your recycling can for a second trash can with no fees once per year.
• More FREE landfill days at Republic Services Tower Landfill - a total of four per year.
• Additional yard waste disposal opportunities in partnership with A-1 Organics located here in Commerce City.

2024 Recycling & Waste Program Schedule (English & Español)

There are two options for Bulk Pickup: 

Free Quarterly Bulk Pickup 

Items that cannot fit inside your trash cart can be collected once per quarter at no extra charge. To find out if your item meets the size and weight requirements or to schedule, call Republic Services at 303.286.1200 (M-F, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) This pickup must be scheduled with Republic Services. You can schedule additional bulk item pickups any time for only $15 per item.

Neighborhood Curbside Cleanup Days

You are also eligible to participate in our annual Neighborhood Curbside Cleanup Day (See drop down below), which allows you to place up to five items out for pickup for free.

Once a year, residents can place up to five large items at the curb for pickup for free. The city's residential neighborhoods are divided into five areas, with each being serviced on one of five Saturdays between March and August. Areas of unincorporated Adams County and residents who do not receive the city’s regular trash service are not eligible to participate. Items should be placed or stacked neatly in the driveway or yard and should not block the sidewalk. Items that cannot be picked up should be removed within 24 hours.

2024 Neighborhood Curbside Cleanup Days
Click each date to see a map of the area

• March 16: All residents south of E. 88th Avenue and WEST of Highway 2
  • NOTE: The Neighborhood Curbside Cleanup for all residents SOUTH of E. 88th Avenue and WEST of Highway 2 scheduled for Saturday, 3/16 will be rescheduled for Monday, 3/18. 
• March 30: All residents south of E. 88th Avenue and EAST of Highway 2
• June 8: Subdivisions including Aberdeen, Belle Creek, Dunes Park, River Oaks, River Run, Outlook, Stillwater, Villages at Buffalo Run (East and West), The Pointe at Buffalo Run, Hills at Buffalo Run, Buckley Crossing
• July 13: Subdivisions including Eagle Creek, Foxton Village, Fronterra Village, Harvest Meadows, North Range Village, Potomac Farms, Reunion Ridge, Turnberry
• August 3: Subdivisions including Buckley Ranch, Buffalo Highlands, Buffalo Mesa, Reunion, Second Creek Farms, Settler’s Crossing, Prairie Farms

Neighborhood Curbside Cleanup Day Guidelines 

• All items should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on the Saturday of your scheduled pick-up
• Items stacked in the driveway, in the yard, or additional items beyond the five allowed items will not be removed
• Items should be stacked neatly (no more than 4 feet wide, 8 feet long, and 4 feet high) and should not block the sidewalk
• Large items only – bagged trash and other small waste will not be removed
• Items that are too heavy for two workers to lift will not be removed 
• Items not removed by Republic for the reasons listed above should not be left at the curb for more than 24 hours after your assigned pick-up day

 
If you have additional questions, please call Republic Services at 303-286-1200.

Under the city's trash and recycling program, residents can take advantage of FOUR free days per year at the Republic Services Tower Landfill to dispose of large quantities of trash or large/oddly-shaped items without using your large-item pickups from Republic Services. No hazardous waste allowed.

Location: Republic Services Tower Landfill, entrance at 19260 E. 88th Avenue

2024 event dates and times

• Saturday, March 30 • 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Saturday, June 1 • 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Saturday, August 10 • 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Saturday, November 2 • 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Rules: 

• Residents must show proof of residency (Colorado ID)
• One load only (per household)
• All loads must be covered with a tarp if not contained within vehicle
• Mattresses and box springs are subject to the current gate rate fee
• No charge for cars, vans or SUVs; the first 5 yards for pickup trucks and trailers are also no charge; however, anything that exceeds the 5-yard maximum will be subject to a current gate rate charge plus applicable fee
• Appliances are accepted free of charge on free landfill days only and will be recycled (appliances with refrigerants are not accepted)

Residents can dispose of compostable yard waste (i.e. grass clippings, leaves, tree limbs and other plant debris) at these free events held four times per year. Collected green waste goes to a composting facility instead of the landfill. Proof of residency required, no businesses or contractors allowed.  

Location: A1 Organics Commerce City, 9109 Monaco Street, Henderson, CO 80640

Green Waste Drop is located west of Brown Brothers off of Monaco St.

2024 event dates and times

• Saturday, April 20 • 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Saturday, May 18 • 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 19 • 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 16 • 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
  NOTE: rescheduled from the original date of Saturday, Nov. 9 due to heavy snow

The city has placed blue cardboard only recycling dumpsters at the Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E. 60th Ave., and at the Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E 112th Ave., for residents to dispose of excess cardboard. 

Civic Center Drop-off Location

Bison Ridge Recreation Center Drop-off Location

Dumpster Drop-Off Do’s & Don’ts

• Break down cardboard boxes before placing them in dumpster
• Cardboard boxes should be free of food, liquid, or waste
• Dumpsters are monitored by maintenance staff on a regular basis

Additional recycling and trash can service is also available for a small fee through Republic Services.

Residents can dispose of tires for FREE at our Tire Recycling event. Rims must be removed from tires, no heavy equipment or tractor tires will be accepted. Bring up to eight tires per resident to be recycled with proof of residency. Tires only, no other waste accepted. All waste tires collected will be shredded and used in tire-derived fuel.

2024 event date and time: Saturday, August 17
Location: Municipal Service Center (8602 Rosemary St. Commerce City, CO 80022)

Six free drop-off locations are open from Tuesday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 14 to let you dispose of your tree at no charge. The Public Works department will mulch the trees and use the material along the city greenways and trails. Approximately 384 trees were recycled last year.  

Trees should be natural and free of all ornaments, decorations, and stands. Wreaths, tree limbs, synthetic trees, bushes, and shrubs are not accepted for recycling. Contribute your tree and help keep the city beautiful throughout the trail system. 

Drop-off locations: 

• Fairfax Park, 6850 Fairfax Dr., north parking lot along E. 69th Ave. 
• River Run Park, 11515 Oswego St., small parking lot 
• Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Ave. 
• Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 Parkway Dr., west side parking lot 
• Municipal Services Center, 8602 Rosemary St., entrance south of the soccer fields 
• Fronterra Park, 10020 Joplin St., parking lot along E. 101st Way 

Look for fencing and signage, clearly marking the recycling drop-off areas at each location. For additional information, contact the Parks Division at 303-289-8196. 

Formerly known as Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Events, Commerce City is now a part of the Adams County voucher program.

Many household chemicals such as vehicle fluids and maintenance products, lawn care products, cleaners, bug sprays, rodent poison, stains/varnish/paints, rechargeable batteries, car batteries, fire extinguishers, and other products, pose a serious health/environmental hazard if not disposed of properly. 

The HHW Drop-Off Voucher Program is available to residents of Commerce City, offers a convenient and safe option to dispose of household chemicals at the Veolia Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center located in Henderson, CO.   

Program Guidelines:  Commerce City residents may receive one (1) voucher per household worth the $27 facility fee (resident is responsible for and agrees to pay the per pound fee). Redeemable only at the Veolia HHW Recycling Center.

Facility Location:  9131 E. 96th Ave., Henderson, CO

Dates:  April 3 – November 30, 2024, Wednesdays and Saturdays by appointment only. Schedule appointment online or by calling 303-526-8155.  Make an appointment.

Voucher Instructions: Complete this online form  to receive a voucher. Within 7-10 business days, a unique voucher will be sent to the email address provided. Voucher MUST be printed and handed to the Veolia facility attendant at the time of your drop-off appointment.

For a list of acceptable and unacceptable items, please visit Veolia's website.

For more information, visit Adams County’s Hazardous Household Waste Program page. 

Adams County residents can drop off electronic waste (computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, televisions, computer monitors, hard drives, DVD players, scanners, printers, and radios) at Techno Rescue's facility by appointment where items will be recycled safely and securely. A fee of $15 per vehicle will be charged for all electronics up to one TV or computer monitor. A $25 fee will be assessed for each vehicle carrying up to three TV’s and/or computer monitors.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF ADAMS COUNTY ONLY. TVs AND MONITORS WITH EXPOSED TUBES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Techno Rescue
3251 Lewiston Street, Suite 10
Aurora, CO 80011

For specific questions on certain electronics and data destruction, please call Techno Rescue directly at 303-482-2207.

2024 event dates and times

Electronic Recycling Drop-off Days at Techno Rescue
Dates: 
Weekdays: September 16 - October 4
Saturdays:  September 21 & September 28

Times: 
Weekday times: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday times: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Registration now open.

The PaintCare program offers free drop-off locations and events to help you get rid of unwanted, leftover paint where it can be reused, recycled or safely discarded. Visit paintcare.org to learn more.

The PaintCare program accepts free paint drop-offs from residents at both Commerce City Ace Hardware locations:

• Commerce City Ace Hardware
  6900 Eudora Dr. (near E. 69th Avenue and Vasquez Boulevard)
• Reunion Ace Hardware
  15181 E. 104th Ave. (in the King Soopers shopping center)

Civic Center Drop-off Kiosk

The city offers an easy and safe way to get rid of expired and unused medications with a permanent kiosk at the civic center. The drop-off kiosk is a large, bright green box located near to the police department window. The box is open during regular hours for the police records window. 

Learn more about what items are accepted in the kiosk

For questions about the kiosk or to arrange to drop off large quantities of medication, call 303-289-3657.

Leftover medications should never be flushed down the toilet or thrown in the trash, as these items can pollute the environment or end up in the wrong hands. To learn more about the importance of proper medication disposal, visit TakeMedsSeriously.org.

Prescription Drug Take Back Days

The Commerce City Police Department also teams up with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for their annual Prescription Drug Take Back Days.

Saturday, April 27
King Soopers - E. 104th Ave. & Chambers Rd.