Longmont Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026

Longmont Waste Services provides curbside collection for residential properties and some smaller multi-family properties. Trash may be weekly or every other week depending on the cart size you subscribe to, while recycling is every other week on your trash day and composting is every other week on the opposite rotation. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

How to Find Your Longmont Trash Pickup Day (Fast Lookup)

Longmont’s official collection schedule page lets you load your personalized waste calendar by address. It is the safest way to confirm whether you are on a weekly or every-other-week trash plan and which recycling or compost week applies to your home. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

1. Open the official calendar. Go to Longmont Collection Schedule.
2. Enter your exact address. Use your actual service address for the best result.
3. Check your trash service level. Small carts may be every other week, while medium and large carts are weekly.
4. Confirm the recycling and compost rotation. Recycling runs every other week on your trash day, and compost runs every other week on the opposite week.
5. Save reminders in the app. Longmont’s Waste Services app and Waste Wizard help with reminders, missed pickups, and item-specific disposal questions. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Longmont Trash Pickup Schedule: What Runs When

Longmont’s residential curbside system uses different frequencies for different streams. Trash frequency depends on the cart size and plan you picked, while recycling and compost follow every-other-week rotations. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Longmont also provides special events and disposal resources throughout the year, including free landfill days, holiday recycling, paper shredding, and household hazardous waste guidance. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Longmont Trash Cart, Blue Recycling, Green-Lidded Compost, and Large-Item System

Longmont keeps garbage, recycling, and compost separate. Large items are not part of routine curbside service and must be reserved in advance. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Longmont’s recycling is included with all trash subscriptions at no extra charge, while composting may be included in bundled packages or billed separately depending on the plan. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Longmont Set-Out Rules

Longmont asks residents to have carts ready by 7 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. The city’s waste-service guidelines also specify curb or alley placement details and lid-arrow orientation. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

• Set carts out by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.
• Place containers at the curb or designated alley side.
• Face the arrows on the lid toward the street or alley.
• Leave carts out until picked up.
• Use your schedule page for holiday and missed-pickup timing.

Longmont Large Item Collection

Longmont offers large-item collection by reservation. This is the right option for oversized items that do not belong in your regular trash cart. Fees are added to your utility bill. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Common large items include:

• Large electronics such as televisions, computers, and microwaves
• Household appliances such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, and stoves
• Furniture and other oversized household items

1. Contact Waste Services first. Schedule the pickup in advance.
2. Know the fee. One or two items cost $60, while three items, the maximum, cost $75.
3. Do not put items out too early. Longmont Municipal Code prohibits putting them out before the Saturday before your scheduled collection.
4. Use alternative resources when needed. Some appliances can be disposed of free at the Longmont Recycling Center instead of paid pickup.
5. Check special-event options too. Free landfill days and other annual programs may save you money for certain cleanouts. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Longmont 2026 Holiday Trash Schedule

Longmont uses two different holiday patterns. During most city-observed holiday weeks, if your normal day falls on or after the holiday, pickup is one day later than normal. Thanksgiving week is different because collections run one day early. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

The city also publishes 2026 East and West collection calendars, and your personalized schedule page remains the safest source for your exact holiday-adjusted day. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

What to Do If Longmont Missed Your Pickup

If your collection was missed, Longmont says to call Waste Services by Wednesday at 4 p.m. so staff can schedule a time to pick it up. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

1. Check your personalized calendar first. Make sure you used the correct week for trash, recycling, or compost.
2. Review the holiday rule. Most holiday weeks are one day late, but Thanksgiving week is one day early.
3. Confirm set-out time. Carts should be at the curb by 7:00 a.m.
4. Call Waste Services. Report missed pickup at 303-651-8416.
5. Try to report by Wednesday at 4 p.m. so Longmont can schedule the collection. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

Longmont Recycling Center and Drop-Off Options

The Longmont Recycling Center is a major resident drop-off option. City residents can use it free for accepted noncommercial materials if they bring a current Longmont trash and recycle utility bill and identification. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

Frequently Asked Questions About Longmont Trash Pickup

Official Longmont Trash Collection Resources

Reminder: In Longmont, your personalized address schedule is the source of truth for your trash day, your recycling week, your compost week, and your holiday changes. :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}