{"id":24251,"date":"2025-01-24T20:26:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T20:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/?p=24251"},"modified":"2025-12-15T00:59:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T00:59:15","slug":"denver-service-changes-jan-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/denver-service-changes-jan-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"New Changes to Denver’s Waste Collection System: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On January 1, 2025, Denver rolled out major updates to its waste collection system with the goal of making bigger impacts to reduce waste while optimizing the city\u2019s resources.<\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here’s what Denver residents need to know to keep up with the recent changes in the city\u2019s recycling, composting, and waste collection program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most Compost Carts to Be Delivered by the End of March<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you requested a compost cart by January 10, Denver\u2019s on track to provide your compost cart<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Recycling Goes Biweekly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recycling now happens every other week<\/a>, freeing up city resources to expand composting services. To maximize your recycling bin cart space, make sure to break down cardboard boxes. If needed, you can request an extra recycling cart starting in April 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Large Item Pickup Throughout the Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Large item collection now happens every 9 weeks, and you can toss out up to 10 bags and 5 large items per collection. Large items are bulky items that are safe for disposal but cannot fit in a trash cart. Acceptable items include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n