Curbside GuideHow to get rid of furniture in Denver, CO
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Look up your Large Item Pickup date (every nine weeks), then set the furniture out by 6 a.m. that day. Up to 5 items.
- Curbside Yes
- Prep Have it out by 6 a
- Cost / limits Up to 5 large items and 10 extr…
- Appointment No
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- Curbside
- Yes. Denver's Large Item Pickup collects furniture every nine weeks on your regular trash day.
- How to prepare
- Have it out by 6 a.m., visible and at least 2 feet from carts, cars and poles. Loose items go in bags (32 gallons max, 50 lb max), not boxes.
- Cost / limits
- Up to 5 large items and 10 extra bags per address per Large Item Pickup.
- Appointment
- No. Find your Large Item date in the Denver Trash and Recycling app or the online lookup.
- Drop-off
- Private transfer stations around Denver take furniture for a fee (call ahead): WM D&R and All Recycling North (north), WM DADS Landfill (east), WM South Metro and Waste Connections Jordan Rd. (south and southwest).
- Tip
- Only set furniture out for your scheduled Large Item Pickup. Denver treats it as illegal dumping at any other time.
Official source: www.denvergov.org
When's my pickup?
Type your street address to see your trash, recycling and large-item days.
Data: City and County of Denver (Solid Waste Collection Areas), as of 2026-10-12. Official schedule page
Helpful supplies
- Furniture dolly — Helps move a couch or dresser to the curb without lifting it the whole way.
- Moving straps — Spreads the weight of large furniture across two people.
FAQ
How do I get rid of furniture or a couch in Denver?
Look up your Large Item Pickup date (every nine weeks), then set the furniture out by 6 a.m. that day. Up to 5 items.
Is there curbside pickup for furniture in Denver?
Yes. Denver's Large Item Pickup collects furniture every nine weeks on your regular trash day.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
Up to 5 large items and 10 extra bags per address per Large Item Pickup.
Do I need an appointment in Denver?
No. Find your Large Item date in the Denver Trash and Recycling app or the online lookup.
Where can I drop off furniture in Denver?
Private transfer stations around Denver take furniture for a fee (call ahead): WM D&R and All Recycling North (north), WM DADS Landfill (east), WM South Metro and Waste Connections Jordan Rd. (south and southwest).
Any other tips for getting rid of furniture in Denver?
Only set furniture out for your scheduled Large Item Pickup. Denver treats it as illegal dumping at any other time.