Default rule and exceptions
Denver Solid Waste Management collects large/bulky items curbside for free every nine weeks on residents' regular collection day, capped at 5 large items plus 10 bags per address, and excludes electronics, appliances, construction/automotive materials, and hazardous waste.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | Denver Solid Waste Management collects large/bulky items curbside for free every nine weeks on the resident's regular collection day, up to 5 large items plus 10 bags per address. |
| Property owner | Resident must separately dispose of electronic waste, appliances, construction/automotive materials, and hazardous materials, which are excluded from Large Item Pickup. |
| Exceptions | Electronic waste; Construction materials (concrete, bricks, fencing, pallets); Automotive materials; Unbundled branches, stumps, dirt, sod; Commercial/industrial waste; Hazardous materials (paint, batteries, tires); Appliances; Loose trash |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 21, 2026.
Denver Solid Waste Management collects large or bulky items every nine weeks. Check the calendar below and sign up for reminders so you never miss a collection!
Items not accepted for Large Item Pickup include: Electronic waste Construction materials (including concrete, bricks, fencing, and pallets) Automotive materials Unbundled branches, stumps, dirt, and sod Commercial and industrial waste, Hazardous materials (including paint, batteries, and tires) Appliances Loose trash
Denver Solid Waste Management collects large or bulky items every nine weeks. ... A maximum of 5 large items (such as furniture) and up to 10 bags will be collected from each service address.
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in Denver, CO?
The city / utility. Denver Solid Waste Management collects large/bulky items curbside for free every nine weeks on the resident's regular collection day, up to 5 large items plus 10 bags per address.
Are there exceptions in Denver, CO?
Electronic waste; Construction materials (concrete, bricks, fencing, pallets); Automotive materials; Unbundled branches, stumps, dirt, sod; Commercial/industrial waste; Hazardous materials (paint, batteries, tires); Appliances; Loose trash
What is this based on for Denver, CO?
This verdict is sourced to Large Item Pickup and 3 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Large Item Pickupofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
- Large Item Pickup (exclusions)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
- Large Item Pickupofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-27
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