Denver, Colorado resident guide
Denver trash, recycling & bulk pickup
Find regular trash and recycling information alongside bulky-item schedules, set-out rules, accepted items, and holiday changes.
Official source links checked on August 28, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Denver trash collection follows the address schedule and city cart rules.
Denver recycling and compost dates are shown in the same official schedule and app.
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Compare independent pickup when the local date is too far away or an item is excluded.
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How Denver service works
Use Denver's collection schedule or the Denver Trash and Recycling app to identify the next large-item date for the property.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before set-out
Denver provides large-item pickup on an address schedule as part of its expanded residential collection services.
Use Denver's collection schedule or the Denver Trash and Recycling app to identify the next large-item date for the property.
Large-item pickup is scheduled about once every 9 weeks. Current item and quantity rules still apply.
Follow the address calendar and Denver's set-out instructions, keeping carts, alleys, sidewalks, vehicles, and overhead clearance accessible.
Local detail that matters
What makes Denver service different
Denver's large-item date does not occur every month. Because pickup repeats about once every 9 weeks, the official address calendar is more reliable than trying to remember a week number.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulky-item pile
Accepted examples
Eligible large household furniture and other city-listed items that do not fit in the trash cart.
Not accepted
Household hazardous waste, contractor debris, and items Denver routes to appliance, e-waste, or other special programs.
Holiday collectionHow Denver holiday weeks affect pickupPublished city guidance
During an observed holiday week, Denver moves collections after the holiday one day later for the rest of that week. Holidays that do not affect collection keep the regular schedule.
Collections after an observed holiday
Each remaining pickup day shifts one day later for that week. For example, after a Monday holiday, Monday collection moves to Tuesday and the rest of the week follows one day later.
Your exact date
Denver's address calendar and Trash and Recycling app show the current trash, recycling, compost and large-item dates for the property, including service alerts caused by severe weather.
Common questions
Denver collection FAQ
How often is Denver large-item pickup?
Denver schedules large-item pickup about once every 9 weeks.
Where can I see my next date?
Use Denver's official collection schedule or the Denver Trash and Recycling app.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 28, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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