New Residential Waste Services Program Aims for a Smooth Transition

By The City and County of Broomfield

The City and County of Broomfield’s (CCOB) new Residential Waste Services program launched March 31, introducing a streamlined system for trash and recycling for eligible single-family households. The program aims to improve efficiency, increase recycling participation, and reduce landfill waste. While any major transition comes with adjustments, CCOB and Waste Connections are working to make the process as smooth as possible.

One of the biggest changes is the introduction of standardized waste collection schedules. Trash is collected weekly, while recycling is picked up every other week. Residents can find their specific collection day using interactive service area maps available on the Broomfield.org/ResidentialWasteServices website. By entering your address, you can quickly identify your designated trash and recycling days.

Eligible households may subscribe to a 35-gallon ($10.50 per month), 65-gallon ($19.43 per month) or 95-gallon ($29.93 per month) trash cart. Recycling carts are included at no additional cost. For those who generate extra waste, additional bags can be placed outside the cart for a fee of $3.50 per bag. Eligible households that choose to opt out of the program will be required to pay an opt-out fee bill ($10.50 per month).

In this program, residents can place the following items in their recycling cart: aluminum, paper, cardboard and plastic bottles, tubs, jugs and jars. Please refer to the Recycling Guidelines document linked on the Residential Waste Services website for more information.

As with any new program, residents may have questions about service logistics, cart requests, and accepted materials. A detailed FAQ section is available on the Broomfield.org/ResidentialWasteServices website to address common concerns, such as what to do if a pickup is missed, how to request a different cart size, how to opt in or out of the program and what items are eligible for recycling.

The City and County of Broomfield and Waste Connections continue to monitor feedback and make improvements as needed. All questions regarding collection services can be directed to Waste Connections at 303-288-2100 or via email at customerservice5311@wasteconnections.com. General questions about the program can be directed to Broomfield staff at 720-887-2278 or via email at sustainability@broomfield.org.

By adapting to the new system and taking advantage of recycling, residents play a key role in making Broomfield a cleaner, greener community. As the program evolves, Broomfield remains committed to providing reliable and sustainable waste collection for all households.

Visit Broomfield.org/ResidentialWasteServices for more information about the program.