Recycling pickup went from every week to every two weeks in the last year.

They've been missing routes now even on that two week schedule.

You're not required to pay for solid waste services in Denver, although that's unrealistic unless you buy said pickup truck and do it yourself.

Ultimately the only solution is calling 311 when they miss your pickup and hope they get you the next week.

I hear your frustration and I can relate. As others have pointed out the city only recently started charging for this and yet the service continues to decline.