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1. How do I dispose of my yard waste and branches?

For disposal of yard waste and branches, residents have the following options:

• The City offers a free annual Spring Cleanup event in April/May for disposal of branches and leaves.  More information can be found on the City’s Spring Cleanup webpage.
• The City offers a free Fall Leaf Drop-Off where customers can bring their leaves and pumpkins to the City’s Service Center.
• Residents may also be able to dispose of leaves, branches and yard waste through their trash hauler year-round.  Please contact your trash hauler for details on the services available.
• Residents may also take their yard waste to Western Disposal in Boulder.  Please visit Western Disposal for acceptable items, fees, location and hours. (*Fees may apply.)

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Western Disposal Services.

2. What day is my trash and recycling picked up?

Residents on the City's 3-Cart Pay-As-You-Throw service should call Republic Services at 303-286-2400, or view the online schedule on their website.

Other residents not serviced by Republic will need to reach out to their HOA or HOA-contracted trash hauler.

Republic Services

3. How do I set up or change my trash and recycling service?

If you are on the City trash program and need to set up or change your trash or recycling cart, please contact Republic Services at 303-286-2400. HOA communities, please contact your HOA for trash information.

4. How do I dispose of my hazardous waste?

Lafayette residents with proof of residency can drop off items at the Hazardous Materials Management Facility free of charge.  More information on accepted items can be found on Boulder County’s Hazardous Materials Management Facility’s (HMMF) website.

Hazardous Materials Management Facility

1901 63rd St

Boulder, CO 80301
Map & Directions

Schedule an appointment

720-564-2251

Hazardous Materials Management Facility.

5. What items does the Hazardous Materials Management Facility accept or not accept?

Lafayette residents with proof of residency can drop off items at the Hazardous Materials Management Facility free of charge.  More information on accepted items can be found on Boulder County’s Hazardous Materials Management Facility’s (HMMF) website.

Hazardous Materials Management Facility

1901 63rd St

Boulder, CO 80301
Map & Directions

Schedule an appointment

720-564-2251

acceptable and non-acceptable items

6. Where can I take electronics?

Please visit Eco-Cycle’s A-Z Recycling Guide for recycling information and locations.

acceptable items, fees and dates.

7. How do I dispose of old tires?

Colorado state law does not allow trash haulers to accept tires. Tire recycling may be available at your local tire vendor for a small fee.