Denver provides bulk item and large trash disposal through Extra Trash pickup and scheduled large item collection via Denver Solid Waste Management. Residents can request bulky item pickup through Denver 311 or use the city's drop-off facilities for large items not accepted in regular carts.
Bulky items such as furniture, mattresses, and appliances can be collected through Denver's Extra Trash program. Residents may purchase Extra Trash stickers at local retailers for items that do not fit in the regular purple cart. Denver also offers scheduled large item pickup through 311 for certain qualifying items. Electronics and hazardous waste must go to designated facilities. Construction and demolition debris is not accepted in residential collection. Denver operates the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) for self-haul disposal. Annual cleanup events in some neighborhoods provide additional bulk disposal opportunities.
Dumping bulk items at the curb without proper stickers or scheduling may result in the items not being collected and a code enforcement complaint. Illegal dumping of bulk items on public or private property is a criminal offense under DRMC Chapter 48 with fines up to $999. Abandoned items blocking sidewalks or alleys are subject to removal and fines.
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