Recycling and waste reduction

Find information to help reduce waste, recycle correctly and keep green waste and organics out of regular trash.

Use the sections below for composting, green waste and organics recycling, resident recycling tips and recycling options for multi-family complexes.

Composting

Learn the basics of home composting, including what to compost, what to avoid and how worm composting works.

Learn what goes in Lakewood’s green organics cart, plus how to request additional carts and keep your cart clean.

Learn what can go in the blue recycling cart, what to keep out and how to avoid recycling contamination.

Find recycling and organics service information for apartments, condos, townhomes and other multi-family properties.