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Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Denver residents may dispose of  and recycler their household hazardous waste properly through the City's Household Hazardous Waste Program.  Residents living in single-family homes or buildings of seven units or less can make an at-home collection appointment once per calendar year.   All participants must submit a $15 copayment at the time of their appointment.  Call 1-800-HHW-PKUP (1-800-449-7587) or email  hotline@curbsideinc.com  for collection information and to schedule an appointment.

Before making appointment, please make sure that you qualify.  To quality for an appointment, you must have either:

  1. A minimum of 25 pounds of any one material listed under the Acceptable Household Hazardous Waste list. * Please note that we willl not make appointments for only latex paint.  If you only have latex paint, please contact Mix Paints for a drop-off appointment (they charge $2 per unit).  OR
  2. A minimum of 3 different types of materials listed under the Acceptable Household Hazardous Waste list.

Once you make an appointment:

1. A collection Kit is shipped so you receive it a few days before your scheduled collection.  The Kit includes a bag to contain your materials, instructions, labels and a tie to secure the bag.

2.  Assemble all your HHW according to the instructions.  Be sure to incluce the $15 copayment. We will not accept materials without lids or those which are leaking or not labeled. Containers must be 5-gallons or less.  The collection bag holds about 10-12 gallons.  If you have more waste than will fit in the bag and are willing to pay for collection of the excess material, then please call the 1800 hotline to arrange for payment for those additional items.

  ** Note: Denver residents that reside in multi-family buildings with more than 7 units are not eligible for a door-to-door collection, but may make an appointment to drop off items at the Denver Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Residents using the program will be responsible for a $15 co-payment.  Drop-off appointments are limited, so only residents living in buildings with more than 7 units are eligible for drop-off appointments.   

Acceptable Household Hazardous Waste

 
 Automotive Fluids  Auto Batteries
Chlorine Bleach     Cleaners
Corrosive Chemicals  Drain Openers
Fluorescent Bulbs Fluorescent Tubes
Fertilizers     Gasoline
Glue Adhesives             Herbicides
Hobby Chemicals Household Batteries
Insecticides Latex Paint
Mercury  Mercury Thermometers
Mercury Thermostats   Motor Oil & Used Filters
Muriactic Acid     Oil-Based Paint
Paint Thinner  Pesticides
Polishes  Pool Chemicals
Rust Remover Stains
Spray Paint Stripper
Varnishes Waxes
Weed Killer     Wood Preservatives
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Unacceptable Materials
The City's Household Hazardous Waste Program cannot accept:
  1. Asbestos (including linoleum tiles containing asbestos from older homes)
  2. Explosives
  3. Ammunition
  4. Commercial Chemicals or Commercial Quantities (Business Waste)
  5. Bio-Waste (Medical Waste)
  6. Sharps (needles)
Due to the possible health risks associated with handling materials containing asbestos (such as linoleum tiles), please consult the Air Pollution Control Division Asbestos Unit to learn more about safe handling and disposal for asbestos. State of Colorado info on asbestos removal and disposa or 303-692-3150

If you have any of these other materials listed and have questions about proper disposal methods for them, then please contact the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Customer Technical Assistance Line 303-692-3320.

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