Thornton Trash Schedule

Looks like all Thornton residents are searching for their trash pickup schedule!

Well, missing your trash day is the worst scenario, as then you have to wait for the next week.

And this is where we came in!

In this article, we will guide you in detail about the city of Thornton’s trash schedule, recycling, bulky pickup, and holidays. So, let’s begin!

1. Thornton Trash Schedule 2024

Non-hazardous household waste is collected every week. While the recyclables are picked up every other week on the same day as your trash day. 

Here’s how to find your assigned Thornton trash day:

• Navigate to the city’s official website (click here)
• Type your residential address and tap on the search icon
• Your monthly calendar will appear with all the relevant information

You can also set the T-alerts not to miss your pickup day again. Subscribe to T-alerts now (click here).

2. City Of Thornton Bulk Trash Pickup

The city of Thornton doesn’t provide bulk trash pickup service. However, all city residents can request a special pickup by paying a small fee.

• The minimum fee is $65 for 6 cubic yards of stuff. (2 pickup truck beds)
• For 3 -4 pickup truck beds of junk, you’ll have to pay $109.

Keep in mind that you don’t have to pay any money upfront. The cost of service is adjusted on the next utility bill for payment.

How To Schedule Thornton Bulk Pickup Appointment?

Call 720- 977- 6200 or send an email with detailed information to environmentalservices@thorntonco.gov.  You can also book an appointment through my Thornton portal. 

Accepted Items For Bulk Pickup

Unaccepted Items List

3. Got Items That the City Doesn’t Accept? You Need To Hire Private Junk Haulers!

There are many local junk haulers that will pick up your trash at an affordable cost. Usually, they charge depending on the size of your pile, and you have to pay upfront. 

Here are the top 5 junk haulers near you:

These haulers will do all the hard work for you. They will load and dispose of all the bulky trash by themself. It is worth mentioning that they will charge anywhere between $300 to $600, depending on your junk quantity.

4. Thornton Recycling Schedule

Recyclables are collected every other week. Apart from it, you can also drop off your special recyclables at any of the following locations:

• Thornton Municipal Service Center: Located at 88th Avenue & Colorado Boulevard, open Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. – 5 p.m
• Infrastructure Maintenance Center: Located at 12450 Washington Street, open Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To know more about your curbside recycling schedule, click here. 

Accepted Items For Recycling

Flattened cardboard, Magazines, Junk mail, Office paper, Cereal boxes, Soda boxes, Paper towel rolls, Phone books, Brown paper bags, Steel cans, Newspapers, Inserts, Empty aerosol cans, Plastic containers 1-7, and Glass bottles and jars.

Unaccepted Items

• Plastic bags
• Styrofoam
• Household hazardous material

Don’t place additional recyclables in a bag or place them at the top. The lid of the container must close properly.

5. Thornton Trash Holiday Schedule 2024

Your residential garbage pickup service will be affected one day on the following days:

Monday collection on Memorial Day will be pushed to the next day and will be collected on Tuesday; Tuesday collection will be pushed to Wednesday, and so on.

6. Important Contact To Know

City of Thornton trash phone number: 720 -977 -6200

For the Latest Information: Follow the city of Thornton’s official Twitter account for updates or any changes in the pickup schedule.

Wrapping It Up!

Like the rest of the Colorado state, curbside trash is collected weekly. For a bulky pickup, you have to book a special appointment by paying $65 per 6 cubic yards. 

You can also hire private junk haulers to eliminate unwanted stuff. But it’s best to confirm their trash dumpster sizes to avoid any fuss. On all major holidays, residential trash service is pushed to the next day. If you think your cart is not picked up by mistake, report missed collection at 720- 977 -6200.

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