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Denver Large Item Pickup (LIP) & Bulk Schedule (2026)

Verified 8-week collection cycle, 5 large item limit, Pay-As-You-Throw guidelines, and DOTI curbside regulations across Greater Denver.

Verified 2026 Summary: In Denver, residential bulky item pickup is provided by City and County of Denver (DOTI) & Waste Connections on a Every 8 Weeks schedule (Large Item Pickup (LIP)). Maximum 5 large items (mattresses, furniture, appliances). Set out by 7:00 AM on designated Monday of service week. Items must be set out according to municipal hours: Set containers out by 7:00 AM on collection day or after 6:00 PM the evening before. Retrieve carts by 7:00 PM collection day.
Every 8 Weeks
Collection Frequency
Denver
City & County of Denver
$50–$250
Improper Set-Out Fine
Curbside
Collection Location
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Common Curbside Items:
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✅Mattress / Box Spring
Must be fully wrapped in plastic mattress bag/wrap
Curbside OK
✅Sofa / Couch / Recliner
Place 3 feet away from curbside carts
Curbside OK
✅Large Appliances (Washer / Dryer / Stove)
Doors/latches must be removed for child safety
Curbside OK
✅Tree Limbs & Yard Trimmings
Tied in bundles under 4 ft length and under 50 lbs
Curbside OK
✅Wooden Furniture / Tables / Chairs
Break down large sections when possible
Curbside OK
✅Barbecue Grills
Propane tanks MUST be removed prior to set out
Curbside OK
✅Carpeting & Padding
Rolled and securely tied in bundles under 4 feet
Curbside OK
🚫Paint Cans / Liquid Chemicals
Hazardous waste — take to municipal transfer station or household dropoff
Prohibited
🚫Car Batteries & Lithium Batteries
Fire hazard — drop off at automotive retailer or HHW center
Prohibited
🚫Automotive Tires
State environmental restriction — dispose at tire retailer or landfill
Prohibited
🚫Concrete / Brick / Dirt / Stone
Construction masonry exceeds hydraulic truck weight limits
Prohibited
🚫Refrigerators / AC Units (with Freon)
Requires certified Freon evacuation tag before pickup
Prohibited
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Denver Curbside Placement & Hauler Specifications

Primary Waste Hauler: City and County of Denver (DOTI) & Waste Connections
Collection Rules & Cadence: Maximum 5 large items (mattresses, furniture, appliances). Set out by 7:00 AM on designated Monday of service week.
Set-Out Window: Set containers out by 7:00 AM on collection day or after 6:00 PM the evening before. Retrieve carts by 7:00 PM collection day.
Municipal Drop-off Transfer Station:
Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS Landfill) — 3500 S Gun Club Rd, Aurora, CO 80018
Hours: Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Saturday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Phone: (720) 865-6810

Denver Neighborhood & ZIP Code Trash Directories

ZIP 80202Downtown Denver & LoDoView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 80206Cherry Creek & Congress ParkView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 80249Green Valley Ranch Large Item PickupView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 80211Highlands Large Item PickupView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 80209Washington Park & Bonnie BraeView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 80002Olde Town ArvadaView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 80226Lakewood & BelmarView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 80126Highlands Ranch & NorthridgeView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 80238Central Park Large Item PickupView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 80134Parker & Stonegate Trash ScheduleView Pickup Schedule →

Frequently Asked Questions About Denver Bulk Pickup

How does Denver's Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) trash billing work?

Denver charges residents based on the size of their black trash cart (Small 35-gal is ~$9/mo, Medium 65-gal is ~$13/mo, Large 95-gal is ~$21/mo). Recycling (purple cart) and composting (green cart) are included at no additional cost.

When is recycling collected in Denver?

Recycling is collected every other week on the same day as your weekly trash pickup, following an alternating Week A / Week B schedule.

How often is Denver Large Item Pickup (LIP)?

Large Item Pickup occurs once every 8 weeks in Denver. Residents can place up to 5 large household items curbside.

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