Denver Trash Drop-Off: Cherry Creek Drop-Off and Where Trash Can Go

Cherry Creek Recycling and Compost Drop-off

According to the Denver Cherry Creek drop-off page, it's at 7400 Cherry Creek S Dr, near S. Quebec St. Enter heading south on Cherry Creek South Drive. Hours:

• Tuesday to Friday: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Closed Sunday, Monday and city holidays

The city's general trash page lists different hours, so go by the drop-off's own page, or call 3-1-1.

Checked October 2026. Hours, fees, residency rules and accepted items change, sometimes with little notice. Call the site or check its official page before you load up.

Cherry Creek rules

• Denver residents only, with proof of residency. Up to 2 visits per day.
• Common residential vehicles only. No commercial vehicles, aftermarket truck-bed side walls, box trucks or trailers.
• It takes only household recycling and compost, the same materials as the city's cart programs.
• Branches can be up to 4 feet long and 4 inches in diameter. No dirt, sod, paint or hazardous materials, and no landscaping or commercial material.

Where trash and large items can go

For household trash and large items like furniture and mattresses, the Denver trash page lists private facilities open to the public for a fee:

• North Denver: Waste Management D&R Transfer Station, and All Recycling North Transfer Station
• East Denver: Waste Management Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) Landfill
• South and southwest: Waste Management South Metro Transfer Station, and Waste Connections Jordan Rd. Transfer Station

The city says to call ahead for hours and fees, since these are private operators. Estimate a likely bill with the dump fee calculator, and see how much it costs to go to the dump.

City programs that may save a trip

Denver residents get Large Item Pickup on a schedule (the page says every 9 weeks for dumpster areas), plus programs for paint, batteries, electronics and household hazardous waste. Check the city trash page before you haul. Related: household hazardous waste.

Denver Trash Drop-Off FAQ

Is there a free dump in Denver?

Not for trash. The free Cherry Creek drop-off takes only recycling, compost and small branches from Denver residents.

Where can I dump trash in Denver?

The city lists private sites that charge fees: WM's D&R and South Metro transfer stations, All Recycling North, Waste Connections' Jordan Rd. station, and WM's DADS Landfill.

What are Cherry Creek drop-off hours?

Its page lists Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and holidays.

Can I bring a trailer to Cherry Creek?

No. Box trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles and aftermarket bed side walls aren't allowed.

Does Cherry Creek take branches?

Yes, up to 4 feet long and 4 inches in diameter. No dirt or sod.

The bottom line

Take recycling and branches to Cherry Creek free, and budget for a private site for trash and furniture. See transfer station near me.

Gear for your dump run

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• AmazonCommercial heavy-duty 16-mil poly tarp: Covers the load so nothing blows out on the highway, and helps you avoid the uncovered-load fee many sites charge.
• Rhino USA 1-inch ratchet tie-down straps (4-pack): Holds the tarp and bulky items like furniture in place in a pickup bed or trailer.
• Wells Lamont 3300 leather-palm work gloves: Most drop-off sites are self-unload, so protect your hands from splinters, nails and sharp edges.

Hauling it yourself? If the load won’t fit in the truck bed, a 6×10 ft open-rail utility trailer or a 4×8 ft folding trailer (it folds upright to store in a garage) can cost less than a couple of hauler trips. Tie everything down with ratchet tie-down straps; many sites charge extra for loose or uncovered loads. Bag loose debris in 55-gallon contractor bags so it’s quicker to unload.

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