Trash

• Group loose branches into tied bundles weighing no more than 50 pounds per bundle. Branches can be no longer than 4 feet in length or larger than 4 inches in diameter.
• A maximum of 10 branch bundles per household will be collected per scheduled Extra Trash Collection. 
• Place bundles at least 2 feet away from any service carts when setting out for collection.
• Do NOT place branches in your city issued black trash cart or purple recycle cart.

Residents are responsible for the removal and disposal of tree stumps and all branches over 4 inches in diameter and/or 4 feet in length. There are a number of licensed haulers that are available to residents to hire for removal of this material.

Want to compost them instead?

• Branches can be dropped off for composting at the Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-off located at East Cherry Creek Dr. South & Quebec St.

  Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-off Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturdays 9 AM to 3 PM

  • Denver residents only.
  • No branches longer than 4 feet in length or larger than 4 inches in diameter.
  • No pieces or bundles weighing more than 50 pounds.
  • Maximum of 10 branch bundles per week.
• Sign-up for Denver Composts - For a quarterly fee of $29.25, the City and County of Denver will provide you with a green cart for organic materials (leaves, small branches, food scraps and non-recyclable paper) that is collected weekly. The organic material goes to a commercial facility where it gets turned into a high quality soil amendment known as compost. 

Property owners are responsible for cleanup of debris from trees on private property and from trees within the public right of way adjacent to their property.

Property owners are responsible for the pruning needs of private property trees and the pruning needs of trees within the public right-of-way adjacent to their property. 

• If you have general questions about the condition of a public-right-of way tree, contact Denver Forestry at forestry@denvergov.org.
• For trees on private property, citizens can visit DenverGov.org/Forestry for a list of licensed and insured tree care contractors. It’s a wise practice to make sure any tree care contractor is licensed and insured.
• If emergency removal of a fallen branch is needed to clear a street, the city can assist though an established on-call contract; however, the cost of the work will be billed to the responsible property owner. Call 311 (720-913-1311) if you have questions.

For dead animal removal in streets or alleys, please call 311 (720-913-1311) or visit Pocketgov.com

Enforcement of Rules and Regulations - every attempt shall be made by an authorized agency representative to contact the violator and seek resolution of the violation. Conflicts and disputes arising from the enforcement of the rules and regulations shall be resolved by the Manager or an authorized representative. Repeated or gross violations may result in the issuance of a notice of violation up to and including a court summons.

• To report Illegal Dumping call 311 (720-913-1311).
• Do not confront person doing the dumping.
• Obtain as much information as possible, make/model of vehicle, license plate number and description of the person(s) involved.
• An inspector will follow up on this information.

Solid Waste Management is an agency of the City & County of Denver's Public Works Department.  The Public Works Manager's Rules & Regulations for Trash Collection services only authorized Solid Waste Management to provide services to residential homes of seven or fewer units and municipal facilities.

Includes: sofas, couches, chairs, dressers, tables, and television stands

Instead of trashing your old furniture, here are some options to consider:

Carpets and rugs must be rolled into pieces no larger than 4 ft. in height or not greater than 50 pounds per piece.

Check out Denver Recycles’ online Recycling Directory for carpet recycling options.

Includes: treadmills, stationary bikes, etc.

Please tape a sign saying "take away bin" on any containers needing removal. 

• Building materials, such as insulation or drywall
• Concrete or bricks
  • Search for concrete recyclers in the Recycling Directory.  
  • Bricks accepted at Habitat Restores. 
• Windows
  • Accepted at Buds Warehouse and Habitat Restores. 
• Wood boards or fencing

• Automotive parts or fluids

• Check out our Household Hazardous Waste program and schedule a pick-up.
• Some automotive shops found in our Recycling Directory will accept automotive fluids. 

• Car tires or batteries

• Recycling drop sites for tires (fees range from $1.50-$3.00 per tire) and batteries can be found on Denver’s Recycling Directory.

Includes: dirt, sod, rocks, tree stumps, and branches larger than 4 inches in diameter or 4 feet in length.

• Paints & chemicals
  • Household Hazardous Waste collection program
  • FREE paint recycling drop-off locations    
• Electronics (televisions, computers, etc.)
  • Request an E-cycle coupon for discounted electronics recycling
  • Many retail drop-off locations can be found in our Recycling Directory
  • *Please remember: it is illegal to put electronics in the trash*
• Liquids
• Hot ashes
• Medical waste
• Propane tanks
  • Drop-off locations can be found in our Recycling Directory

• Freon-containing appliances, such as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners
• Large metal appliances, such as stoves, dryers, and washers
• Tubs, hot tubs or spas
• Schedule a FREE appliance recycling pick-up!

View our list of licensed haulers in Denver for transporting your excess trash.