Where to dump trash in Denver, CO
Denver's own drop-off site only takes recycling and compost. For trash, the large regional landfill (DADS) in Aurora is run by WM; its public prices are not posted online, so call before you go.
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Cherry Creek Recycling and Compost Drop-off
Recycling & compost drop-off · City and County of Denver
Denver residents only
Address
7400 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO 80231
Phone
Not listed on the official page
Hours
- Tuesday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Closed Sundays, Mondays and city holidays
Who can use it
Proof of residency required. 2 visits per resident per day. Common residential vehicles only – no trailers, box trucks or commercial use.
Fees
| General load | Free for Denver residents (recycling and compost only) |
| Mattress | Check with facility |
| Tires | Check with facility |
| Appliances | Check with facility |
| Couch / furniture | Check with facility |
| Yard waste | Branches up to 4 ft long and 4 in diameter |
- Only household recycling and compost materials – no trash.
What they accept / don't accept
Accepted
- Household recycling
- Compost material
- Branches (size limits)
Not accepted
- Trash
- Paint and hazardous material
- Styrofoam
- Dirt or sod
- Landscaping/commercial materials
Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) Landfill
Landfill · WM (Waste Management)
Check with facility
Address
3500 South Gun Club Road, Aurora, CO 80018
Phone
Not listed on the official page
Hours
- Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Closed New Year's, Thanksgiving, Christmas; may be closed/limited Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day
Fees
| General load | Not published by operator – check with facility |
| Mattress | Check with facility |
| Tires | Check with facility |
| Appliances | Check with facility |
| Couch / furniture | Check with facility |
| Yard waste | Check with facility |
- Single-stream recycling accepted at no charge; appliances, tires and electronics accepted for an additional charge (amount not published).
What they accept / don't accept
Accepted
- Municipal solid waste
- Construction & demolition debris
- Yard waste / green waste
- Clean soils
- Appliances, tires, electronics (extra charge)
Not accepted
- Hazardous waste
- Liquid waste
Map pins are approximate (geocoded from the published address with OpenStreetMap). Always use the official address and confirm hours and fees before you go. See something wrong? Tell us.
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