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Zero Waste and Circularity

Explore the pages below to learn how to reduce, recycle and properly dispose of different types of waste as a Lakewood resident, business or institution. Resources are also available for developers and waste haulers.

 

Trash and Recycling

Trash and recycling collection and drop off centers.

Composting Resources

Yard waste and food scrap composting and collection.

Zero Waste Directory

Lakewood's Zero Waste Directory.

Hard to Recycle Materials

Household hazardous waste and bulky items.

C&D Debris

Construction and demolition recycling and reuse requirements.

Business Resources

Complying with the plastic bag and foam ban.

Hauler Licensing

Apply for a Lakewood waste hauling license.

Litter Clean Ups

Litter and neighborhood clean up events.

Food Rescue

Donating edible food to local organizations.

Lakewood Food Scrap Drop Off Program

Lakewood Food Scrap Drop Off Program
Lakewood composts logo
Home composting made easy—and affordable—for Lakewood residents.

Woody Debris Drop Off Program

Lakewood is offering a new voucher program for residents to drop off woody debris at Jefferson County’s Tincup Ridge SLASH site this season.

Reusable Building Material Pickup Days

The City of Lakewood is partnering with Resource Central to launch Lakewood Pickup Days — a new pilot program designed to keep usable building materials out of the landfill and give them a second life in our community.

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