GREATER DENVER METRO AREACity & County of Denverβœ“ Verified September 2026

Denver Trash & Recycling Schedule (2026)

Verified curbside collection days, A/B recycling week rotation calendars, bulk trash guidelines, and local drop-off centers across Greater Denver Metro Area. Sourced from official municipal and hauler schedules.

⚑ Quick Summary (Denver, CO Curbside Rules)
In Denver, residential trash is collected weekly by the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) under the Pay-As-You-Throw volume pricing model. Purple recycling carts are collected bi-weekly (alternating Week A/B). Large Item Pickup (LIP) occurs every 8 weeks (up to 5 large items). Carts must be curbside by 7:00 AM on collection day.
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Denver Curbside Collection & Cart Rules

πŸ—‘οΈWeekly

Black Cart (PAYT Trash)

Tiered cart fees ($9 to $21/mo). Extra bags outside carts without prepaid service tags are not collected.

♻️Bi-Weekly (Every 2 Weeks)

Purple Cart (Recycling)

Paper, cardboard, plastics #1-7, aluminum, glass. Rotates on Week A or Week B parity.

🌱Weekly

Green Cart (Compost)

Food scraps, soiled paper napkins/pizza boxes, yard trimmings, leaves, branches under 4 inches.

πŸ›‹οΈEvery 8 Weeks

Large Item Pickup (LIP)

Maximum 5 large items (mattresses, furniture, appliances). Set out by 7:00 AM on designated Monday of service week.

πŸ“ Denver Neighborhood & ZIP Code Schedules

Select your specific neighborhood or ZIP code to view street-level collection calendars, recycling parity, and local transfer station hours:

ZIP 80202View Schedule β†’
Downtown Denver & LoDo
ZIP 80206View Schedule β†’
Cherry Creek & Congress Park
ZIP 80249View Schedule β†’
Green Valley Ranch Large Item Pickup
ZIP 80211View Schedule β†’
Highlands Large Item Pickup
ZIP 80209View Schedule β†’
Washington Park & Bonnie Brae
ZIP 80002View Schedule β†’
Olde Town Arvada
ZIP 80226View Schedule β†’
Lakewood & Belmar
ZIP 80126View Schedule β†’
Highlands Ranch & Northridge
ZIP 80238View Schedule β†’
Central Park Large Item Pickup
ZIP 80134View Schedule β†’
Parker & Stonegate Trash Schedule
RESIDENT DROP-OFF & TRANSFER FACILITY

Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS Landfill)

πŸ“ž (720) 865-6810
πŸ“ Facility Address3500 S Gun Club Rd, Aurora, CO 80018
πŸ•’ Operating HoursMonday–Friday: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Saturday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
πŸ“¦ Accepted Materials & RulesBulky furniture, construction debris, yard waste, household hazardous materials.

πŸ“… 2026 Denver Observed Holiday Delays

Curbside collection routes in Denver follow standard holiday schedules. When a major holiday occurs on a weekday, routes generally shift forward by one business day:

New Year's DayJan 1, 2026
1-day delay for remaining week
Memorial DayMay 25, 2026
Monday routes move to Tuesday; all routes slide +1 day
Independence DayJuly 4, 2026
Normal schedule (falls on weekend)
Labor DaySept 7, 2026
Monday routes move to Tuesday; all routes slide +1 day
Thanksgiving DayNov 26, 2026
Thursday routes move to Friday; Friday moves to Saturday
Christmas DayDec 25, 2026
Friday routes move to Saturday

Frequently Asked Questions About Denver Trash & Recycling

Q: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.

Q: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.

Q: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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