City of Thornton trash/recycling customers are now able to download a mobile app to their cell phone or tablet! Please look for City of Thornton Recycles in the App Store and on Google Play.
Use the Trash & Recycling Calendar WizardNot sure how to properly dispose of something? Simply type the name of the material into the Wizard and find out!
What can I bring to the IMC?The Infrastructure Maintenance Center (IMC) is located at 12450 Washington Street. Thornton residents only (no commercial or landscaping companies) may bring or drop-off the following on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.:
ATTENTION - Cooking oil is no longer accepted for drop-off at the IMC.Motor oil, antifreeze - in sealed gallon (or smaller) containers.Appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, & water heaters.Compost material such as grass clippings, leaves, flowers, coffee grounds, food scraps. Be prepared to open all bags on site. Only 3 gallon compostable kitchen bags will be accepted.Please call 720-977-6200 ahead of your arrival for instructions or head to the north gate entrance with access from 126th Avenue, east of Washington Street. Once at the gate, press the Infrastructure button for access into the yard and let the operator know you are there to drop off compost.Access to the north gate from 126th Avenue is now restricted other than on event days.
Solid Waste Fee StructureThe current fee for Thornton’s Solid Waste Collection Program is $17.50 per month, and will appear on your water bill. The $17.50 per month charge includes a weekly collection of solid waste and every other week collection of recycling materials. This service is limited to ONE black container for solid waste. There is an additional charge for each additional black container with a maximum of four containers. However, green containers filled with trash will not be emptied.
Current Rates One black container - $17.50Two black containers - $22.00Three black containers - $33.90Four black containers - $45.80Solid waste collection dates are address specific. If you are unsure of your trash/recycle collection day, please click the Trash & Recycling Calendar tab on the left hand side of this page.
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