ZIP 80202City and County of DenverCity and County of Denver (DOTI Solid Waste Management)✓ Verified September 2026

80202 Trash & Recycling Schedule (Denver / Downtown Denver & LoDo)

Verified 2026 residential pickup schedule for Downtown Denver, LoDo Historic District, Civic Center, Union Station, Ballpark. Sourced from official City and County of Denver and City and County of Denver (DOTI Solid Waste Management) collection records. Includes A/B recycling rotations, bulk collection rules, street sweeping hours, and local transfer station drop-off guidelines.

⚡ 2026 Curbside Route Key (Denver, CO 80202)
Residential solid waste in Downtown Denver & LoDo (80202) is collected every monday morning by City and County of Denver (DOTI Solid Waste Management). Recycling operates on the A-Week rotation (every alternating monday (a-week purple cart)). Place carts at curb or alley by 7:00 AM collection day; retrieve within 24 hours (Denver Municipal Code 48-52). City of Denver ordinance requires containers stored behind the front building line or inside.
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80202 Downtown Denver & LoDo Curbside Services & Schedule

🗑️Weekly

Trash Collection

Every Monday Morning

Standard household refuse collection by City and County of Denver (DOTI Solid Waste Management). All bags must fit inside curbside roll carts with lids closed.

♻️A-Week Rotation

Recycling (Blue Cart)

Every alternating Monday (A-Week Purple Cart)

Clean paper, flattened cardboard, plastics #1-7, aluminum cans, and clean glass jars.

🛋️Bi-Weekly Bulk

Bulk Waste Pickup

Every Other Week

Denver Large Item Pickup (LIP) every 8 weeks. Max 5 large items or 10 bundles of branches.

🧹Curbside Sweeping

Street Sweeping

Swept monthly from April through November. Watch for red street sweeping signs.

Clear vehicles from curbside on sweeping days to maintain clean storm drains.

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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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⏱️ Set-Out Hours & Summer Schedule

Summer Hours:
7:00 AM standard route start.
Standard Hours:
7:00 AM standard start. Snowstorms may cause 24-hour delay.
Curbside Time Window:
Place carts at curb or alley by 7:00 AM collection day; retrieve within 24 hours (Denver Municipal Code 48-52).

🏘️ CC&R Guidelines & Fine Prevention

Cart Storage Rule:
City of Denver ordinance requires containers stored behind the front building line or inside.
🛡️ HOA Fine Prevention:
City DOTI inspectors issue warnings and $100 to $500 fines for carts obstructing sidewalks or left in street.
RESIDENT DUMP & TRANSFER FACILITY

Denver Solid Waste Management Drop-Off

📞 (720) 865-6810
📍 Facility AddressCherry Creek Transfer Station, 7301 E Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO 80231
🕒 Operating HoursTuesday through Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📦 Accepted Materials & Entry RulesYard debris, electronics, appliances, mattresses, bulky items.

📅 2026 Holiday Schedule Impacts & Observed Days

Holiday service impacts can vary by municipal franchise agreement and specific collection route. In Denver, major holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day) typically postpone collection by one business day when falling on or before your scheduled pickup:

New Year's Day
Thu, Jan 1, 2026
Memorial Day
Mon, May 25, 2026
Independence Day
Fri, July 3, 2026
Labor Day
Mon, Sept 7, 2026
Thanksgiving
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions for Denver (80202)

Q:When is trash and purple cart recycling in Downtown Denver 80202?

Trash is collected weekly every Monday. Single-stream purple cart recycling is collected bi-weekly on A-Weeks.

Q:How does Denver Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) cart billing work?

Denver bills households based on trash cart size: small (35-gal), medium (65-gal), or large (95-gal). Recycling (purple cart) and compost (green cart) are included at no extra charge.

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Información en Español: Recolección de Basura en Downtown Denver & LoDo (80202)

En Denver, los servicios residenciales son operados por City and County of Denver (DOTI Solid Waste Management). La recolección de basura regular se realiza every monday morning. El reciclaje (every alternating monday (a-week purple cart)) y los objetos voluminosos siguen el calendario municipal. Coloque los botes afuera la tarde anterior y guárdelos después del servicio para evitar multas de HOA.

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