Automated Trash and Recycling Guidelines
If there is more trash than what fits in the container you have chosen, or if large bulky items are put out, it will result in an additional charge. Please call in advance for the appropriate charge and pick-up schedule.
- Place only household residential trash in the automated cart.
- Use only trash and recycle carts that have the City of Golden logo and have been provided by Waste Management unless you have previously purchased approved stickers. The Green waste service must use Waste Management 96 gallon containers.
- Place each cart in the street with the wheels in the gutter and at least two feet apart from parked cars, recycling bins, fences and other obstructions.
- Untie any ropes or tie-downs you may have used to secure the lid before collection day.
- Please place all recyclable items in containers loosely, not in bags.
- Do not place hot ashes, colas or other flammable materials such as solvents, oil, gas or paint in the container.
- Containers are the property of the City of Golden and Waste Management. Please do not remove the container from your home if you move. Please keep containers clean and free of writing and markings on the surface.
- For containers needing replacement or repair due to normal wear, please contact Waste Management.
- If damages are due to negligence customers will be responsible for cost of repair or replacement.All material must fi t inside the container with the lid closed. Drivers are not responsible for the cleanup of spillage that is a result of overfilled carts or garbage not being bagged.
- Trucks will not return to collect carts that are placed out late, blocked, too close to obstructions or contain unauthorized material. Extra charges will apply for additional services.
- In the event of a holiday, collection schedules will appear on the city website, Waste Management website(www.wm.com) and you will receive an automated phone reminder prior to the event.
Extra Trash/Large Item Sticker Guidelines:
- Stickers must be placed on bags. They MAY NOT be used on your own trash cans or other containers.
- Please use one sticker per bag. Any sizes larger than 32 gallon bags must be pre-authorized by Waste Management and the appropriate number of stickers will be noted in the customer’s account prior to service.
- Stickers will be available at City Hall, or by calling Waste Management at (303)278-8600.
- For an additional fee Waste Management can deliver the stickers directly to your home.