How is trash and recycling collected in Lakewood?

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Quick Summary

Single-family home and town home owners, and homeowner associations (HOAs) in Lakewood sign up for trash collection services through any of the private companies that are licensed to collect trash in Lakewood. The City requires haulers to license annually, but does not regulate services, scheduling, or costs.

Deep Dive

The City of Lakewood has an open subscription system, which means homeowners must contract with haulers individually. Property owners or HOAs may sign up with any licensed hauler.

In order to operate in Lakewood, haulers are required to license with the City, which includes a short application, an annual fee, insurance requirements, hours of operation, and compliance with state and federal disposal regulations.

What type of properties are we talking about here?

This Round Table discussion is addressing trash collection services for single-family homes and town homes. Commercial and multifamily properties have distinctions, including state law requirements, property management considerations, and other elements that require a separate discussion.

By the Numbers

26 haulers are currently licensed in Lakewood
11 of those 26 haulers provide curbside residential trash and recycling services
Approximately 45,000 Lakewood homes use this system
27 percent of residents are part of homeowners associations (HOAs) that organize collection services

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