How to Dispose of Yard Waste in Denver, CO
Denver offers weekly compost collection for enrolled customers and seasonal LeafDrop sites (e.g., Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-off area guidance). Large Item Pickup may allow limited bundled branches within rules, but unbundled branches/stumps/dirt/sod are not accepted on LIP. Prefer compost/LeafDrop pathways for yard materials.
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Local specifics
| Curbside pickup | Yes / organics stream |
|---|---|
| Average tipping fee | Compost cart / LeafDrop / limited bundled branches on LIP |
| Hazardous rating | Low |
| Nearest facility type | Denver compost / LeafDrop |
| Rule source level | city |
| Last verified | 2026-08-10 |
Common questions
Dirt/sod on LIP?
Not accepted on Large Item Pickup.
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