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🏛️ CITY RULE & WAIT
City and County of Denver DOTI — Solid Waste Management Large Item Pickup (LIP) — Available to City and County of Denver residential Solid Waste customers on your designated Large Item Pickup (LIP) cycle on your regular trash day.
⚠️ FINE / REJECTION TRIGGER
Strictly rejects: construction, demolition, and remodeling materials (concrete, brick, drywall, lumber, fencing, pallets, tile), appliances (refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, water heaters), electronics and TVs (e-waste is banned from Colorado landfills), tires, automotive parts, paint, and hazardous materials, unbundled branches, tree stumps, dirt, and sod
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Junk Removal in Denver, CO: Curbside Bulk Pickup, Dump Fees & Hauling Options

Denver Solid Waste Management (DOTI) provides scheduled Large Item Pickup (LIP) for up to 5 bulky items and 10 bags on your designated collection cycle, plus free resident recycling/compost drop-off at Cherry Creek (7400 Cherry Creek S Dr).

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City Bulk Trash & Curbside Pickup Rules in Denver, CO

City and County of Denver DOTI — Solid Waste Management Large Item Pickup (LIP) ^[1]

Available to City and County of Denver residential Solid Waste customers on your designated Large Item Pickup (LIP) cycle on your regular trash day.
Collects up to 5 large household items (furniture, wrapped mattresses/box springs, rugs, exercise equipment, bundled branches <=4 ft) plus up to 10 extra bags (max 32 gal / 50 lbs each).
Set items out by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day at least 2 feet away from carts, cars, poles, and fences; storing bulky items in the public right-of-way before collection day is cited as illegal dumping.
Mattresses and box springs set out for LIP must be completely bagged and wrapped in plastic.

Not accepted: construction, demolition, and remodeling materials (concrete, brick, drywall, lumber, fencing, pallets, tile), appliances (refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, water heaters), electronics and TVs (e-waste is banned from Colorado landfills), tires, automotive parts, paint, and hazardous materials, unbundled branches, tree stumps, dirt, and sod

How to schedule: Follow your district LIP calendar on the Denver Trash and Recycling mobile app, online at DenverGov.org/TrashSchedule, or call Denver 3-1-1 (720-913-1311).

Landfill, Convenience Center & Transfer Station Drop-Off in Denver

Cherry Creek Recycling and Compost Drop-Off (Denver DOTI)

Address: 7400 Cherry Creek S Dr (near 7301 E Jewell Ave & S Quebec St), Denver, CO 80231
Hours: Tue–Fri 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (Closed Sun, Mon & 12–1 p.m. lunch)
Fees: Free for City and County of Denver residents with proof of residency (up to 2 visits/day in non-commercial passenger vehicles; no box trucks or trailers).
Accepts household recyclables, flattened cardboard, scrap metal, and yard compost/branches (<=4 ft long, <=4 in diameter); does not accept landfill trash, C&D debris, or paint.

Source ^[2]

Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS Landfill — Operated with Waste Management)

Address: 3500 S Gun Club Rd, Aurora, CO 80018 (Phone: 303-690-4303)
Hours: Mon–Fri 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sat 6:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Fees: Commercial and self-haul gate tipping rate ~$55–$85/ton (minimum load charge applies; extra fees for mattresses and appliances).
Primary regional disposal landfill serving Denver metro roll-off dumpsters, remodeling contractors, and self-haulers.

Source ^[1]

Furniture & Bulky Item Donation Drop-Offs in Denver

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver ReStores and ARC Thrift Stores accept gently used furniture, home goods, and working appliances. ^[1]

2026 Cost Comparison & Instant Quote Table

Disposal / Hauling Option	Published 2026 Price	Action / Official Source
Denver Solid Waste Large Item Pickup (LIP — up to 5 large items + 10 bags)	Included with Denver Solid Waste service	🏛️ Verify City Rule [1]
Cherry Creek Recycling & Compost Drop-Off (7400 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver residents)	Free (recycling & compost only)	🏛️ Verify City Rule [2]
Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS Landfill, 3500 S Gun Club Rd) gate rate	~$55–$85 per ton	🏛️ Verify City Rule [1]
LoadUp in-home junk, appliance & furniture removal in Denver, CO 2-Person Insured Crew	from $70–$85	Check Upfront Price → [4]

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Item Removal Guides & State Pillar Directory

6-State Regional Municipal Bulk Pickup, Landfill Tipping Fee & Roll-Off Dumpster Hubs (TX, NC, FL, GA, CO, AZ)

Explore verified municipal solid-waste ordinances, county landfill per-ton tipping fees, right-of-way street permit authorities, and city-specific item guides across our 6 covered states:

TX REGIONAL HUB · 3 METROS

Texas (Dallas County, Travis County & Harris County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $38–$68/ton commercial scale rate (Free resident drop-off at McCommas Bluff & 6 Houston Depositories)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $385–$555 (7–10 day flat rate)

NC REGIONAL HUB · 6 METROS

North Carolina (Mecklenburg County, Wake County, Durham County & Orange County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $37/ton (Wake County South Wake Landfill) to $60/ton (Mecklenburg Foxhole) & $65/ton (Durham Transfer Station)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $380–$545 (7–10 day flat rate)

FL REGIONAL HUB · 2 METROS

Florida (Hillsborough County & Orange County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $38.70/ton C&D & $43.60/ton MSW (Orange County Landfill) to $55–$75/ton (Tampa McKay Bay Scale House)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $380–$545 (7–10 day flat rate)

GA REGIONAL HUB · 1 METRO

Georgia (Fulton County & DeKalb County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $45–$62/ton at DeKalb Seminole Rd & Fulton Chadwick Rd Landfills ($20/mattress at Live Thrive CHaRM)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $390–$550 (7–10 day flat rate)

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CO REGIONAL HUB · 1 METRO

Colorado (City and County of Denver & Arapahoe County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $55–$85/ton at Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS Landfill; Cherry Creek Drop-Off free for recycling/compost)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $405–$565 (7–10 day flat rate)

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AZ REGIONAL HUB · 1 METRO

Arizona (Maricopa County)

Landfill Scale Rate: $55.00/ton ($40 min) at Phoenix 27th Ave & North Gateway Transfer Stations (1 ton/month free for Phoenix utility customers)
20-Yd Dumpster Rate: $385–$540 private (or $165/pull + $55/ton via City myPHX311)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many items can I set out for Denver Large Item Pickup (LIP)?

Denver Solid Waste Management allows up to 5 large items (such as furniture or plastic-wrapped mattresses) plus up to 10 bags of trash (under 50 lbs each) by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled LIP collection day.

Does Denver Large Item Pickup take appliances or construction debris?

No. Denver LIP explicitly excludes appliances, electronics, tires, and all construction, demolition, and remodeling materials (including drywall, lumber, concrete, brick, fencing, and pallets).

Where is the Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-Off in Denver?

The Cherry Creek Recycling and Compost Drop-Off is located at 7400 Cherry Creek S Dr (near S. Quebec St. and E. Jewell Ave) and is open Tuesday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (closed 12:00–1:00 p.m. daily) for Denver residents in personal vehicles.

Do I need a permit for a dumpster in a Denver alley or street?

Yes. While private driveway placement requires no city permit, placing a roll-off container in any Denver public street, alley, or right-of-way requires a Denver DOTI Right-of-Way Street Occupancy Permit submitted via E-Permits with a Traffic Control Plan (5 business days review for local streets; $500 fine for unpermitted occupancy).

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Sources

City and County of Denver (DOTI): Large Item Pickup (LIP) Schedule & Guidelines (accessed 2026-10-24)
City and County of Denver: Cherry Creek Recycling and Compost Drop-off (accessed 2026-10-24)
City and County of Denver (DOTI): Right-of-Way Street Occupancy Permits (accessed 2026-10-24)
LoadUp: Upfront Junk Removal & Hauling Pricing in Denver, CO (accessed 2026-10-24)
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE): Solid Waste & Electronic Waste Landfills Regulation (accessed 2026-10-24)

Last checked 2026-10-24.