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Trash and Recycling Bins and Large Item Pickup and Donation Resources

Posted on March 28, 2024 10:55 AM by Admin

Categories: General

Colorado Waste Connections is now requiring homeowners change their recycling bins/tubs from open containers to a 96 gallon closed containers with lid. All trash and recycling must be in these bins, or the trash and recycling will not be picked up. Colorado Waste Connections is now using a one-man operated truck and will be used to lift the bins. Colorado Connections is requiring our community to use the 96-gallon trash and recycle bins. Please call Waste Connections customer service phone number is 800-457-1379.

In addition, Colorado Waste Connections will no longer pick up any lawn/yard items including any twigs/tree branch bundles. These items must go into the trash can or you will need to call to set up a special pickup (or you can find out where you can take the twigs/branches to a county tree collection facility). You will be charged a fee for the pickup.

If any large items are left in the street, the board is considering sending violation letters to everyone within the common area pod for pickup the large item. This could result in fines to the homeowners in the cul-de-sac for not complying with the new trash requirements.

LARGE ITEM(S) PICKUP AND DONATION RESOURCES

Colorado Waste Connections has informed us that they will no longer pick up any large items without scheduling for a special pickup (fee applies). This includes, but is not limited to, couches, dressers, desks, BBQ equipment, chairs, tables, mattresses, bed frames, bookcases, small appliances, kitchenware, and yard waste, including twigs and tree branch bundles. These items must be placed in the trash can, or you will need to call to set up a special pickup. Alternatively, you can take twigs and branches to a county tree collection facility.

It is the responsibility of each community member to ensure our community area is kept clean and free of large items that may sit in the same spot for days on trash day. Please help us keep our community clean and presentable.

To assist community members with the disposal of large items, below is a list of suggested organizations where you can call for pickup or donate your unwanted items.

Waste Connections 800-457-1379 wasteconnections.com	Call to set up special pickup Fee will apply (responsibility of owner) Mark your item(s) with your address and indicate the date it will be picked up
Vietnam Veterans of America 888-518-VETS VVA.org Click on Donate	Schedule a pickup Place your item in front of your front door or garage with a note for date of pickup
Habitat for Humanity Re-store 303-421-5300 habitatmetrodenver.org/restore/donate	Donation drop off or pickup Review what is accepted Schedule a pickup (free with stipulations
Goodwill 161 West County Line Road Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 303-738-2152 Goodwillcolorado.org	Go to website for donation pickup Can drop off at Thrift Retail Store
ARC Thrift Store 7450 S. University Blvd Littleton, CO 720-728-6390 Large Furniture Pickup only: 303-238-5263	Free furniture pickup for large furniture only Schedule online by requesting pickup Review list of unacceptable items
The Salvation Army 800-728-7825 SATRUCK.org/donate/choose	Call the number - pickup may not be available Ask for drop-off location