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.

Free Curbside Recycling

Residents will soon have access to free curbside recycling through a statewide program.

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.

Yard Waste and Pumpkin Recycling Events

We have heard from residents that more options are needed for yard waste disposal—and we’re excited to announce that in November, the city will host yard waste and pumpkin drop-off events.

Litter Clean Ups

Litter and neighborhood clean up events.

Food Rescue

Donating edible food to local organizations.

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.

Lakewood Food Scrap Drop Off Program

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

Reusable Building Material Pickup Service

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.

Zero Waste School Program

This program is a collaborative effort of the City of Lakewood, Jeffco School District and local nonprofit, Eco-Cycle, to bring zero waste practices and education to every school in Lakewood.