Trash Rates
Updated Residential and Commercial Rates (9/2025)
Beginning with the September 2025 billing cycle, new rates will be as follows:
- Single 33-Gallon Can: $28/month (previously $25) – requires a signed service agreement and Town-issued sticker.
- Two to Three 33-Gallon Cans: $35/month (previously $30).
- Four to Five 33-Gallon Cans: $53/month (previously $45).
- Additional Cans Beyond Service Level: $30/month per can.
- 2-Yard Dumpster: $70/month (previously $60).
- 3-Yard Dumpster: $85/month (previously $70).
Bulk and Oversized Item Collection
Residents must now purchase pre-paid stickers for bulk, excessive, or oversized items placed at the curb. Charges include:
- Small appliances (toasters, blenders, etc.): $20 each.
- Large appliances (washers, dryers, etc., with hazardous materials removed): $60 each.
- Furniture: $50 each.
- Mattresses and box springs: $50 each.
Electronics, hazardous materials in refrigerators or air conditioners, and certain other items will not be accepted for collection.
Yard Waste Collection Procedures
To promote sustainability and reduce landfill impact, new yard waste rules are now in effect:
- Yard waste must be placed in certified compostable bags or clearly labeled reusable containers.
- Collection is limited to three cubic yards per resident (approximately 21 compostable bags).
- Branches must not exceed four feet in length or four inches in diameter.
- Items such as non-compostable plastic bags, dirt, stumps, treated lumber, glass, and animal waste will not be collected.
Enforcement
Violations of the new ordinance, including unauthorized use of dumpsters or improper disposal of prohibited items, are subject to fines of up to $1,000 per day.
More Information
For questions about rates or collection procedures, residents may contact Town Hall at: (970) 527- 4101 or email: Paonia@TownofPaonia.com.