Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Denver, CO
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Denver residents — from official city and county sources.
- Trash collected weekly; carts in 35/65/95-gallon sizes, billed by cart size; recycling and compost included
- Large Item Pickup every 9 weeks, on the same day as regular trash and recycling collection
- Free (included in solid waste service); appliances collected free by separate appointment
- City and County of Denver — Solid Waste Management
At a glance: Denver
- Trash day
- Trash collected weekly; carts in 35/65/95-gallon sizes, billed by cart size; recycling and compost included
- Bulk pickup
- Large Item Pickup every 9 weeks, on the same day as regular trash and recycling collection
- Bulk cost
- Free (included in solid waste service); appliances collected free by separate appointment
- Dump
- Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS)
- Hazardous waste
- See options below
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Trash collected weekly; carts in 35/65/95-gallon sizes, billed by cart size; recycling and compost included
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) | landfill | 3500 South Gun Club Road, Aurora, CO | Call 720-876-2624 for hours of operation, disposal costs, and requirements | — |
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| Cherry Creek Recycling and Compost Drop-off | drop-off | 7400 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO 80231 | Tue–Fri 9am–12pm and 1pm–4:30pm; Sat 8am–12pm and 1pm–3pm; closed Sundays, Mondays, and city holidays | Free for Denver residents (proof of residency required); 2 visits per resident per day |
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Household hazardous waste
Denver publishes no permanent hazardous waste facility.
Denver moved to pay-as-you-throw in 2023 (trash billed by cart size: 35/65/95 gallons). Large Item Pickup changed from every 4 weeks to every 9 weeks in 2025. Denver has no permanent HHW drop-off facility: the Denver Household Hazardous Waste Program offers scheduled at-your-door HHW pickup for residents in units of 7 or fewer for a $15 co-payment. DADS is city-owned and operated by Waste Management of Colorado; hours and gate fees are not published on the city page — call 720-876-2624. Appliances are collected free by separate appointment via (303) 446-3401.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Denver, CO?
- Trash collected weekly; carts in 35/65/95-gallon sizes, billed by cart size; recycling and compost included
- When is bulk pickup in Denver, CO?
- Large Item Pickup every 9 weeks, on the same day as regular trash and recycling collection No appointment needed; set out during your scheduled Large Item Pickup week (find your week in the Trash and Recycling app or online lookup). Appliances: schedule a free collection by calling (303) 446-3401
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Denver?
- Free (included in solid waste service); appliances collected free by separate appointment
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Denver?
- furniture, large household items
- Where can I dump trash near Denver?
- Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) (3500 South Gun Club Road, Aurora, CO); Cherry Creek Recycling and Compost Drop-off (7400 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO 80231)