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Opt-in Trash Provider

Waste Connections has an Opt-in program for trash and recycling services in Highlands Ranch. You can opt-in for trash and recycling which provides Highlands Ranch residents a discounted rate. Waste Connections provides vital services for the HRCA by giving us free trash services for all our community events and for all our recreation centers, which saves our community tens of thousands of dollars and helps support our organization's mission of enhancing our quality of life in Highlands Ranch. Thank you, Waste Connection!

Trash Opt-in Provider

Waste Connections has an Opt-in program for Highlands Ranch residents. This valuable service benefits our community and residents. For any issues or questions contact Waste Connections directly at 303-288-2100 or [email protected].

The benefits:

  • Lower monthly fees
  • Reduce truck traffic to one day per week making our streets safer
  • Reduce emissions and wear and tear on streets
  • Provide single-stream recycling throughout our community
  • Does not apply to sub-associations that currently have consolidated trash service

The Opt-in program with Waste Connections includes:

  • Voluntary opt-in for Highlands Ranch homeowners
  • Curbside pick-up of a maximum of two trash containers and three bags of household garbage.
  • Free every-other-week single-stream recycling
  • HRCA does not set the trash rates. For fees and pricing please check the website or contact Waste Connections at 303-288-2100 or [email protected]. Ask for the HRCA rate.
  • One day per week trash is picked up in each of the five service zones Google Map in Highlands Ranch.
  • Optional 96-gallon trash carts or recycle carts are available for a refundable $75.00 deposit - please contact Waste Connections at 303-288-2100 or [email protected] for more information.

New Waste Connections App

Get the new Waste Connect app to be notified of service delays and for a calendar of your trash service days. 

FAQs About Opt-in Trash Provider

Will my trash service day change?

Highlands Ranch is divided into five different trash pick up zones.  All trash companies are required to pick up trash on each zone’s assigned day. The zones in the Residential Improvement Guidelines (RIGs) are posted for member’s information.

Homeowners who do not have their trash picked up on the correct day and/or leave containers out will be subject to the penalties under the community RIG’s. 
Google Map 

Waste Connections Users, Note: only two trash containers and a maximun of three (3) additional bags of household trash may be placed on your curb for regular pick up. No bulk items will be removed at this time. Please call for special pick up of more than normal trash. More info