Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find out general information, file a complaint or comment about the City of Aurora? You may contact Access Aurora by calling 303-739-7000, e-mailing access@auroragov.org or writing to 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, First Floor Lobby, Aurora, CO 80012. Does the City of Aurora put on a fireworks display? Yes, the fireworks display is a centrally located show visible from just west of Potomac Street, south of Sixth Avenue, north of Jewell Avenue and west of Buckley Boulevard. The fireworks begin after dark on July 4 (about 9:30 p.m.). For more information on Aurora's fireworks display, call 303-739-7000. Where do I get a marriage license? Marriage licenses are obtained from the county. In Arapahoe County, call 303-795-4520 or 303-795-4500. In Adams County, call 303-654-6020. To schedule a wedding in Aurora with a Justice of the Peace, call 303-739-6535. How do I register to vote? You can register to vote at the City Clerk's Office, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, First Floor, the County Clerk's office or any Driver's License office. Where can I get a replacement Social Security card? The social security office is located at 14280 E. Jewell Ave. The phone number is 1-800-772-1213. Where can I get a copy of my birth certificate? If you were born in Colorado, call the Colorado Department of Vital Records at 303-756-4464. If you were born in another state, you will need to contact the state where you were born. How do I file a case in small claims court? Small claims cases are handled in county court. Adams County Court 1931 Bridge St. Brighton, CO 80601 303-659-1161 Arapahoe County Court Division B 15400 E. 14th Place Aurora, CO 80011 303-363-8004 Arapahoe County Court Division A 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 303-730-0358 The vacant lot on the corner is for sale. How can I find out what can be built there? Contact the zoning office at 303-739-7347 to find out the zoning of a specific location or address. Who is responsible for the snow removal on the sidewalk behind my fence? It is the responsibility of the homeowner who backs up to the fence to clear the snow from the sidewalk between the fence and the street. Does the city pick up trash? Private companies provide trash collection for residents in Aurora. Look in the yellow pages under garbage or contact the Tax and Licensing Division for a list of companies licensed to do business in Aurora. Does Aurora have a recycling program? The city does not have a public trash collection system, and therefore does not provide recycling services directly. However, most of the private companies that are registered to collect trash in Aurora also provide their customers curbside recycling services. Programs vary. Be sure to check with your hauler to see if they take newspaper, household paper (including junk mail) and cardboard, plastics, aluminum, steel cans or glass products. Where can I dispose of household chemical wastes? For several years, the city has conducted an annual Household Chemical Roundup for the collection of recyclable household products, including paint and paint products, used motor oil, antifreeze, vehicle batteries and tires. Check your August utility bill or call 303-739-7250 to obtain information about the Roundup. The best way to deal with hazardous household wastes is not to produce them in the first place. To obtain literature on alternatives to common toxic products used in the home or for information on how to safely handle or dispose of old products, contact Environmental Planning at 303-739-7250. Where can I recycle used motor oil during other times of the year? Used motor oil is a reusable resource that can be recycled as an industrial fuel supplement and used as a lubricant. Throwing it away can present an environmental hazard because it may contain a variety of pollutants including organic chemicals and heavy metals, which can contaminate surface and ground water. Store and transport used oil in a plastic or steel container, away from heat and direct sunlight, with a secure lid. No other products should be mixed with used oil. Check your telephone directory and contact your nearest auto parts store or service station to determine which location accepts used motor oil free of charge. Where can I recycle used antifreeze during other times of the year? If you cannot make it to the annual Household Chemical Roundup, DO NOT throw antifreeze into the trash or pour it down the storm sewer or into the septic system. Antifreeze has toxic properties that are poisonous to humans and animals. Even a small amount can be very harmful to children or pets, which are attracted by its color and sweet taste. The major component of automotive antifreeze can be broken down easily by organisms in a sewage treatment plant. If your home is connected to a sanitary sewer, antifreeze can be poured down the drain or flushed down the toilet. If you are on a septic system, DO NOT pour antifreeze down the drain. How can I dispose of old or used paint? If you don't have any future uses for paint, give it to someone who does. Usable paint can be given to neighbors, friends, relatives or local outlets such as community service organizations, theater or graffiti cleanup groups. If you are unable to donate the paint and can't bring it to the annual Household Chemical Roundup, there is an acceptable way to dispose of latex (water-based) paint. Completely dry out the paint in an area protected from open flame, children, pets, and rain, but that has adequate air flow. When thoroughly dry, the remaining hardened material can be discarded in the regular trash. Leave lids off so that the trash hauler can see that the paint has hardened. To speed the hardening process, spread excess amounts of paint on cardboard or newspaper to use it up, or mix enough "kitty litter" or other absorbent material to solidify it. Where can I obtain additional recycling information? Visit www.colorado-recycles.org. The listed businesses may no longer accept certain items. It is recommended that you call each business to verify which recyclables are accepted.