Large Item Pickup๐Ÿ“ Denver Metro, COโœ“ Verified for 2026 Rules

How many items can you put out for Denver Large Item Pickup (LIP)?

๐Ÿ’ก Official Curbside Answer

Denver residents can set out up to 5 large household items per 8-week collection cycle. Accepted items include mattresses, box springs, couches, dressers, tables, and large appliances. Alternatively, you can put out up to 10 tied bundles of tree branches, provided each branch is under 4 inches in diameter and cut to 4 feet or shorter. Piles exceeding 5 items or 10 bundles are left behind. Electronics such as televisions and computer monitors are banned from curbside pickup by Colorado state law and must go to a certified e-waste recycler or the Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-Off.

Source: Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) Solid Waste ManagementReviewed: September 2026

Key Regulations & Compliance Summary

Item LimitUp to 5 large items per 8-week cycle
Branch AlternativeUp to 10 tied bundles (under 4 ft long)
Collection CycleOnce every 8 weeks on designated service day
Electronics RuleTelevisions and computers banned by Colorado state law
Set-Out Deadline7:00 AM on Monday of your assigned LIP week

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Common Curbside Items:
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โœ…Mattress / Box Spring
Must be fully wrapped in plastic mattress bag/wrap
Curbside OK
โœ…Sofa / Couch / Recliner
Place 3 feet away from curbside carts
Curbside OK
โœ…Large Appliances (Washer / Dryer / Stove)
Doors/latches must be removed for child safety
Curbside OK
โœ…Tree Limbs & Yard Trimmings
Tied in bundles under 4 ft length and under 50 lbs
Curbside OK
โœ…Wooden Furniture / Tables / Chairs
Break down large sections when possible
Curbside OK
โœ…Barbecue Grills
Propane tanks MUST be removed prior to set out
Curbside OK
โœ…Carpeting & Padding
Rolled and securely tied in bundles under 4 feet
Curbside OK
๐ŸšซPaint Cans / Liquid Chemicals
Hazardous waste โ€” take to municipal transfer station or household dropoff
Prohibited
๐ŸšซCar Batteries & Lithium Batteries
Fire hazard โ€” drop off at automotive retailer or HHW center
Prohibited
๐ŸšซAutomotive Tires
State environmental restriction โ€” dispose at tire retailer or landfill
Prohibited
๐ŸšซConcrete / Brick / Dirt / Stone
Construction masonry exceeds hydraulic truck weight limits
Prohibited
๐ŸšซRefrigerators / AC Units (with Freon)
Requires certified Freon evacuation tag before pickup
Prohibited
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