The city of Brighton will hold its annual Trash Bash on Fridays and Saturdays, April 29, 30, May 6 and 7. Residents can drop off their items between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the city’s Wastewater Treatment facility collection site, 325 North Kuner Road. A suggested donation of $10 will be accepted to help defray the cost of the service.In addition, the city will provide pick-up service for those with special needs between May 2-5. To request pick-up, please call 303-655-2034.
Trash Bash service is for city of Brighton residents only and no commercial or industrial facilities will be allowed. A city of Brighton water bill or suitable proof of residence within the city and identification such as a driver’s license are required.
This event is to collect items that are not traditionally picked up by trash collection services. Items that can be collected are limited due to landfill requirements. Examples of accepted items are:
Furniture, cabinets
Appliances (NO refrigerators or freezers)
Bicycles
Carpet (must be cut up)
Doors
Stereos
Lawn/yard equipment
Branches (only if cut to less than 5 feet and bundled securely)
Nail-free lumber (less than 8 feet in length)
Small loose items must be containerized and total weight must be relative to the type of container.
Tires ($5 fee each)
Items not accepted:
Household trash
Commercial waste
Concrete/home improvement project debris
Grass clippings/loose branches
Televisions
Computers
Air conditioners/freezers
Microwaves/refrigerators
Office electrical equipment
Tires
Car bodies
Smoke detectors
All liquids
Paint
Motor oil
Pesticides, chemicals, toxic, corrosive or explosive materials
Sealed containers with unknown contents
For more information, please call 303-655-2087.
