Put the Couch Out on the Correct Denver Large-Item Day
Denver Large Item Pickup is not monthly, weekly or on demand. Eligible City-serviced residences receive an address-based large-item collection approximately every nine weeks on the same weekday as normal trash service.
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This guide helps you find the exact date, check whether collection is scheduled today, count furniture and mattresses correctly, prepare ten extra bags, separate appliances and electronics, avoid illegal early set-out and report a genuinely missed pile.
Denver Bulk Trash Pickup 2026: The Answer Residents Need First
Denver Large Item Pickup occurs approximately every nine weeks. It appears as a separate Large Item entry in the official address calendar and normally uses the same weekday as the property’s regular trash service.
During the assigned cycle, the address may place up to five qualifying large items and ten properly prepared extra trash bags. Current Denver web guidance uses a 6:00 AM set-out deadline. Keep the complete pile visible and separated from carts, parked vehicles, poles, fences and other obstructions.
Furniture, wrapped mattresses, rugs, large non-electronic toys, non-electric bicycles, exercise equipment and qualifying bundled branches are typical Large Item Pickup material. Appliances, electronics, tires, paint, batteries, automotive waste, construction debris, dirt, sod, stumps and loose trash use another Denver disposal route.
Choose the Correct Denver Service Before Set-Out
Denver residents often use “bulk trash” for several different services. The correct path depends on the item, not merely its size.
Large Item Pickup
Use for qualifying furniture, wrapped mattresses, rugs, large toys, non-electric bicycles, exercise equipment and properly prepared branches.
Appliance Collection
Use Denver’s separate appliance program for refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other large household appliances.
Electronics or HHW
Use electronics recycling or household hazardous-waste service for TVs, computers, paint, batteries, chemicals and similar material.
Private Hauler or Facility
Use an approved hauler or disposal facility for remodeling debris, concrete, pallets, dirt, sod, stumps, auto parts or urgent removal.
Fast item test
If it is safe household furniture and fits the published accepted list, check the address’s Large Item date. If it plugs in, contains refrigerant, contains a battery, came from a contractor or remodel, or includes automotive, chemical, soil or masonry material, use another program.
Large Item Pickup Denver Schedule: How to Find the Exact Date
Denver does not have one citywide bulk date. The collection weekday, Large Item week and curb-or-alley location are assigned to the service address.
- Open Denver’s official collection schedule. Use the City schedules page or Denver Trash and Recycling App.
- Enter the complete service address. Include the street number and complete street name. A ZIP code or neighborhood is not precise enough.
- Select the correct address result. Apartment buildings, corner properties and similarly named streets can produce multiple choices.
- Open calendar view. Look for an entry specifically labeled Large Item. An ordinary black-cart date does not automatically permit furniture.
- Record the normal weekday and set-out location. Large Item Pickup normally occurs on the same weekday as regular trash during the assigned nine-week cycle.
- Turn on reminders. Use app, email or web reminders for collection dates, holiday changes and service alerts.
- Recheck the date before creating the pile. Holidays, route adjustments or severe weather can change the normal plan.
After understanding the lookup process, use the official Denver tool for the live address result.
Open Official Denver Schedule Call Denver 311Large Item Pickup Denver Schedule Today
Large-item collection is scheduled today only when the official address calendar shows a Large Item entry for today and the material, quantity, preparation and location meet Denver’s rules.
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Denver Nine-Week Large Item Date Planner
Enter one Large Item date copied from Denver’s official address calendar. The planner adds 63 days to show possible future planning windows.
What Denver’s Official Wastewise PDF Adds
Denver’s Wastewise publication explains several details that are easy to miss on short schedule pages.
Every nine weeks
The publication documents Denver’s move from the older, more frequent system to a nine-week Large Item Pickup cycle.
Five items and ten bags
The PDF states five large items and ten trash bags with a 50-pound limit.
Store items on your property
Large items should remain on private property until the scheduled collection day.
Use app reminders
The publication recommends the Denver Trash and Recycling App for reminders, service alerts and waste-directory searches.
Holiday trees
Trees placed for Large Item Pickup are collected as waste but are not converted into mulch through Treecycle.
Old PDF time conflict
The older newsletter says 7:00 AM, while Denver’s newer web guidance says 6:00 AM. Follow the newer 6:00 AM instruction.
The PDF is useful for understanding the program history and printed rules, but the live address calendar controls the actual pickup date.
Open Official Wastewise PDFDenver Trash, Recycling, Compost and Large-Item Frequency
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Large Item Pickup
Denver’s Five-Large-Item and Ten-Bag Rules
Maximum five large items
“`- Count separate physical pieces.
- A mattress and box spring are two pieces.
- Keep every item visible to the crew.
- Do not hide prohibited material inside furniture.
- Arrange another disposal path for the remainder.
Maximum ten extra bags
“`- Each bag must be 32 gallons or smaller.
- Each bag must weigh 50 pounds or less.
- Every bag must be securely tied.
- Do not use cardboard boxes as substitutes.
- Do not bag construction or hazardous waste.
Does Denver Charge a Separate Large-Item Fee?
Standard Large Item Pickup is part of Denver’s residential solid-waste service for eligible City-serviced properties. Denver’s Large Item page does not list a separate normal five-item pickup charge. Private haulers, donation companies and disposal facilities may charge their own rates.
Denver Large-Item Placement: Curb, Alley and Clearance
| Placement issue | Denver guidance | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Set-out time | Current web guidance uses 6:00 AM. | Complete preparation the evening before after confirming the date. |
| Visibility | The crew must be able to see and safely reach the items. | Do not hide material behind a fence, garage, vehicle or snowbank. |
| Large-item clearance | Keep items at least two feet from carts, vehicles, poles and obstructions. | Create a clear gap around the complete pile. |
| Normal alley-cart clearance | Denver’s cart guidance uses at least four feet from containers, fences, cars and alley obstructions. | Do not confuse the wider alley-cart rule with the large-item two-foot minimum. |
| Overhead access | Residents must maintain approximately 13 feet of truck clearance from branches and wires. | Check above the collection point, not only around the pile. |
| Early placement | Items should remain on private property until collection day. | Do not use an alley, curb or sidewalk as multi-day storage. |
| Street access | Do not block traffic, sidewalks, bike access, driveways or neighboring property. | Use the exact location assigned to the address. |
Curb Collection
- Use the property’s address-assigned curb location.
- Keep the pile close enough for collection without blocking the sidewalk.
- Do not place items behind parked vehicles.
- Maintain the two-foot large-item clearance.
Alley Collection
- Use the address-assigned alley point.
- Do not block a neighbor’s garage, gate or driveway.
- Keep the large-item pile separate from all service carts.
- Check for low wires, branches, roof overhangs and narrow access.
Street Sweeping Conflict
Denver provides special cart-placement options when the collection day conflicts with street sweeping. Large items should remain safely accessible without blocking the sweeper, sidewalk or vehicle lane. When the location is unclear, contact 311 before set-out.
Accepted Denver Large Item Pickup Items
Furniture
Sofas, chairs, tables, dressers and similar safe household furniture are common accepted items.
Wrapped mattresses
Mattresses and box springs qualify when completely bagged or wrapped.
Rugs
Roll and secure rugs so they remain manageable and do not unravel in the alley or street.
Non-electric bicycles
Standard bicycles may qualify. Electric bikes and lithium batteries require another disposal route.
Large toys
Large non-electronic household toys may qualify when safe for collection crews.
Exercise equipment
Non-electronic exercise equipment can qualify when its weight and condition allow safe handling.
Bundled branches
Branches must meet the published length, diameter and safe-handling requirements.
Ten qualifying bags
Use tied bags of 32 gallons or less and no more than 50 pounds each.
Safe condition required
An item may be rejected when broken glass, sharp metal, excessive weight or unstable parts make it unsafe.
What Denver Does Not Accept in Large Item Pickup
| Material | Why standard LIP does not apply | Better starting path |
|---|---|---|
| Appliances | Denver uses a separate appliance-collection process. | Official appliance appointment or retailer haul-away |
| TVs, computers and electronics | Electronics require controlled recycling. | Denver electronics recycling |
| Paint, chemicals and batteries | Hazardous products can cause fires, leaks and worker exposure. | Household hazardous-waste program |
| Tires and automotive material | Vehicle-related waste is excluded from household LIP. | Tire retailer, automotive recycler or approved facility |
| Concrete, brick, fencing and pallets | Construction and demolition material is prohibited. | Registered hauler or approved transfer facility |
| Stumps, dirt and sod | These materials do not meet the residential branch rules. | Yard-waste or private disposal option |
| Unbundled or oversized branches | Loose or oversized vegetation cannot be handled under the standard rule. | Compost, tree contractor or private hauler |
| Commercial or industrial waste | Residential collection is not a business cleanout service. | Licensed commercial hauler |
| Loose unbagged trash | Extra household waste must meet the ten-bag requirements. | Bag correctly, use the black cart or arrange disposal |
Denver Bulk Item, Mattress and Appliance Checker
Denver Large Item Pickup for Mattresses and Box Springs
Denver accepts mattresses and box springs during the assigned Large Item cycle when each piece is completely bagged or wrapped.
Mattress preparation
“`- Confirm the address has Large Item Pickup.
- Use a durable mattress bag or complete plastic covering.
- Seal all openings so the covering remains attached.
- Count the mattress as one large item.
- Count the box spring as another large item.
- Maintain visibility and clearance.
Mattress rejection risks
“`- Unwrapped or partly exposed mattress.
- Wrong collection week.
- More than five total pieces.
- Blocked by a vehicle or cart.
- Placed out after 6:00 AM.
- Other prohibited waste hidden underneath.
Denver Appliance Pickup: Separate Appointment Required
Appliances are excluded from standard Large Item Pickup. Use Denver’s separate appliance-collection program or a retailer’s haul-away service.
- Identify the exact appliance. State whether it is a refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner, washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher, furnace or water heater.
- Open Denver’s appliance page or contact 311. Request the current appointment process and accepted-appliance list.
- Ask about refrigerant. Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners require controlled refrigerant handling.
- Disconnect safely. Remove food, water and loose contents. Use qualified help for gas, electrical or plumbing disconnection.
- Wait for the confirmed date. Do not place the appliance out merely because the address has Large Item Pickup.
Denver Electronics, Paint, Batteries and Hazardous Waste
TVs and electronics
Televisions, computers, monitors, printers and other electronics should use Denver’s electronic-recycling route.
Paint and chemicals
Paint, solvents, pesticides and household chemicals require hazardous-waste or approved product-stewardship service.
Batteries
Batteries can create fires in carts, trucks and processing facilities. Use an approved battery or household hazardous-waste route.
Denver Branch, Tree and Yard-Debris Rules
Use the green compost cart for accepted yard material that fits. Use Large Item Pickup only for qualifying bundled branches that meet Denver’s size and handling rules.
Length limit
Qualifying branches should be no longer than four feet.
Diameter limit
Individual branches should be no more than four inches in diameter.
Bundle securely
Create stable bundles the crew can safely handle. Do not leave a loose branch pile.
| Yard material | Best Denver path | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Small accepted yard debris | Green compost cart | Use compost when material fits and meets current compost rules. |
| Qualifying branch bundles | Assigned Large Item Pickup | Keep bundles within four feet and four inches. |
| Oversized branches | Tree contractor or private hauler | The property owner remains responsible for oversized material. |
| Stumps, dirt and sod | Approved private disposal | These materials are excluded from Large Item Pickup. |
| Contractor-generated tree waste | Contractor disposal plan | Confirm removal responsibility before work begins. |
Denver Large Item Pickup Holiday Schedule 2026
Denver’s standard policy delays collection by one day for service scheduled on or after an observed solid-waste holiday during the remainder of that week. However, not every City office holiday delays trash service.
| 2026 date to check | Weekday | Resident planning |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day — January 1 | Thursday | Recheck Thursday and later service for a one-day slide. |
| Memorial Day — May 25 | Monday | A Monday service holiday can shift the complete collection week. |
| Independence Day — July 4 | Saturday | Do not guess whether Friday, July 3 is observed; use the live calendar. |
| Labor Day — September 7 | Monday | Recheck all address dates for that week. |
| Thanksgiving Day — November 26 | Thursday | Thursday and later routes may move one day. |
| Christmas Day — December 25 | Friday | Recheck the Friday Large Item entry and any Saturday make-up notice. |
Missed Denver Large Item Pickup: What to Check
- Confirm the address actually showed Large Item Pickup. A normal black-cart date without a Large Item entry is not a missed bulky-item route.
- Confirm the pile was ready before 6:00 AM. Denver does not return for late set-outs.
- Count the items and bags. The maximum is five qualifying large items and ten qualifying bags.
- Identify what remained. If furniture disappeared but an appliance, tire, TV or construction bag remained, that item may have been rejected rather than missed.
- Check visibility and clearance. Cars, carts, fences, poles, snowbanks, gates, overhangs and incorrect alley placement can block service.
- Check the holiday or weather alert. The entire route may be delayed.
- Report through 311 or Denver Utilities Online. Provide the full address, scheduled date, item list, preparation details and photographs.
Save evidence
“`- Screenshot of the address calendar.
- Photo showing the full pile.
- Photo showing clearance.
- Time the pile was completed.
- List of every item and bag.
- 311 service-request number.
Useful report script
“`“My address calendar showed Large Item Pickup for [date]. I placed [items] at the assigned [curb/alley] point before 6:00 AM with the required clearance. The material remains. Please confirm whether the route is delayed or whether an item was rejected.”
“`When the Nine-Week Schedule Is Too Late
Denver’s program is useful for a normal household sofa or mattress, but it is not a guaranteed-time cleanout service.
Donate or give away
Offer usable furniture, bicycles and exercise equipment through a local donation or reuse option before disposal.
Registered private hauler
Use a registered hauler for urgent removal, oversized piles, prohibited material or guaranteed scheduling.
Self-haul facility
Denver lists private metro-area transfer and disposal facilities. Confirm fees, hours and accepted material before loading.
Before Paying a Hauler
- Request a written total price rather than only an hourly rate.
- Ask whether labor, stairs, travel, disposal and heavy-item charges are included.
- Confirm where the material will be taken.
- Use a registered or properly insured provider.
- Do not allow a hauler to leave material in an alley or public right-of-way.
Who Can Use Denver Large Item Pickup?
Denver Solid Waste Management serves eligible residential properties inside the City and County of Denver. Current City guidance states that service is generally authorized for residential homes of seven units or fewer and municipal facilities.
Single-family homes
City-serviced single-family properties are the standard Large Item Pickup customer.
Small multifamily properties
Properties with seven or fewer units may qualify when they receive Denver Solid Waste service.
Large apartments and businesses
Larger apartment communities and commercial properties normally use property management or a private waste provider.
Denver Move-Out, Estate and Garage Cleanout Planning
Use City pickup when
“`- The official date is before the deadline.
- The pile contains five accepted items or fewer.
- Extra household trash fits in ten qualifying bags.
- No appliance, electronics or hazardous material is mixed in.
- The pile can remain safely at the assigned point.
Arrange another service when
“`- The next date is after the lease or closing deadline.
- The pile exceeds five large items.
- The cleanout contains construction material.
- Same-day or guaranteed-time removal is necessary.
- The property is not eligible for Denver residential service.
Snow, Ice and Alley Access for Large Items
Keep items visible
Do not allow a sofa, mattress or bag pile to disappear behind a snowbank.
Create safe footing
Clear enough snow and ice for the crew to approach without slipping or climbing over frozen material.
Protect alley access
Move vehicles, clear gates and maintain overhead clearance so the collection truck can enter and exit safely.
Common Denver Large Item Pickup Mistakes
Following an old monthly schedule
Denver now uses an every-nine-week cycle.
Using the old 7 AM deadline
Current Denver web guidance says 6:00 AM.
Putting out six items
The published large-item maximum is five.
Using moving boxes
The extra-trash allowance requires qualifying tied bags.
Leaving a mattress unwrapped
Mattresses and box springs must be bagged or wrapped.
Mixing appliances into LIP
Appliances use a separate Denver collection process.
Bagging construction debris
Prohibited material remains prohibited when bagged.
Ignoring clearance
Cars, carts, fences and poles can cause rejection.
Putting items out days early
Items should remain on private property until collection day.
Denver Large Item Pickup Final Checklist
Evening before
“`- Recheck the complete address calendar.
- Confirm a Large Item entry appears.
- Count no more than five large items.
- Count no more than ten qualifying bags.
- Wrap mattresses and box springs.
- Remove appliances and prohibited material.
Before 6 AM
“`- Use the address-assigned curb or alley point.
- Keep the complete pile visible.
- Maintain at least two feet from obstructions.
- Do not block traffic or a sidewalk.
- Check overhead truck clearance.
- Save a photo of correct preparation.
Related Trash-Pickup.org Guides
Denver Trash Pickup Schedule 2026
Use for weekly trash, compost, recycling A/B weeks, cart placement, fees, billing and the broader Denver holiday schedule.
Trash Pickup Help Tools
Use the general holiday-delay checker, bulky-item helper, recycling sorter and missed-pickup troubleshooting tools.
Official Denver Links for Final Actions
Use these official pages only after identifying the correct service and preparing the material correctly.
Official Large Item Pickup
Current limits, accepted items, rejected materials and Denver service guidance.
Official Address Schedule
Enter the full address and find the exact Large Item date, weekday and service alerts.
Denver Utilities Online
Account management, cart requests and service-request tracking.
Report Missed Collection
Use after checking the date, deadline, item limit, preparation and route status.
Appliance Collection
Use for appliances excluded from standard Large Item Pickup.
Electronic Recycling
Use for TVs, computers, monitors, printers and electronic devices.
Household Hazardous Waste
Use for paint, batteries, chemicals and other hazardous products.
Denver 311: 720-913-1311
Use when the address result is unclear or the material does not match a published category.
Denver Large Item Pickup Frequently Asked Questions
How often is Denver Large Item Pickup?
Denver schedules Large Item Pickup approximately every nine weeks for eligible service addresses.
How do I find my Denver large item pickup schedule?
Enter the complete service address in Denver’s official schedules page or Trash and Recycling App, open calendar view and locate the separate Large Item entry.
Is Denver large item pickup scheduled today?
Only when the official address calendar shows a Large Item entry for today. A normal weekly trash date alone is not enough.
Is Denver bulk pickup monthly?
No. Denver changed Large Item Pickup to approximately every nine weeks beginning in 2025.
How many large items will Denver collect?
The published limit is five qualifying large items per service address during the assigned Large Item cycle.
How many extra trash bags can I put out?
Up to ten securely tied bags. Each bag should be 32 gallons or smaller and weigh no more than 50 pounds.
What time must Denver large items be outside?
Current Denver web guidance uses a 6:00 AM set-out deadline. Older Wastewise material may still show 7:00 AM.
Why does an older Denver PDF say 7 AM?
The older Wastewise publication predates Denver’s newer 6:00 AM set-out guidance. Follow the current schedules page and live address calendar.
Will Denver collect a mattress?
Yes, during the assigned Large Item cycle when the mattress is completely bagged or wrapped.
Does a mattress and box spring count as one item?
They are separate physical pieces and should be counted conservatively as two of the five large items.
Does Denver Large Item Pickup accept appliances?
No. Appliances use Denver’s separate appliance-collection program.
Can I put a television or computer out?
No. TVs, computers and other electronics should use Denver’s electronic-recycling program.
Can branches go in Denver bulk pickup?
Qualifying bundled branches may be accepted when no longer than four feet and no more than four inches in diameter. Stumps, dirt, sod and loose oversized branches are excluded.
Can I use cardboard boxes for extra trash?
No. The extra-trash allowance uses qualifying securely tied bags, not cardboard boxes or substitute containers.
Can construction debris go in Large Item Pickup?
No. Concrete, brick, fencing, pallets and remodeling or demolition debris require an approved private disposal route.
How much clearance do large items need?
Keep the pile at least two feet from carts, vehicles, poles and other obstructions. Denver’s normal alley-cart guidance can require a wider four-foot clearance.
Why did Denver leave only part of my pile?
The remaining item may have been prohibited, over the item limit, unsafe, blocked, improperly prepared or placed outside on the wrong date.
How do I report a missed Denver bulk pickup?
Confirm the address date, 6:00 AM deadline, item and bag limits, material eligibility, clearance, holiday status and weather. Then use Denver 311 or Denver Utilities Online.
Does a holiday delay Denver Large Item Pickup?
It can. Denver normally delays service on or after an observed solid-waste holiday by one day for the remainder of that week. Check the live address calendar.
Can apartment residents use Denver Large Item Pickup?
Denver Solid Waste generally serves eligible residential properties of seven units or fewer. Larger apartment communities usually use property management or a private hauler.
Is Denver Large Item Pickup free?
The standard service is included for eligible Denver residential solid-waste customers. Private haulers and disposal facilities may charge separate fees.
Can I put furniture out several days early?
No. Denver guidance says large items should remain on private property until the scheduled collection day.
Final Denver Large-Item Pickup Plan
Enter the complete service address, open Denver’s calendar view and confirm the date labeled Large Item. Do not rely only on the normal weekly trash weekday.
Limit the set-out to five accepted large items and ten qualifying trash bags. Wrap mattresses, prepare branches correctly, maintain clearance and have everything visible before 6:00 AM.
Remove appliances, electronics, tires, batteries, paint, chemicals, automotive material, construction debris, dirt, sod, stumps and loose trash from the Large Item pile.
If service is missed, save the calendar screenshot and set-out photos, check holiday and weather status, then contact Denver 311 with the full address and item list.
Independent guide notice
Trash-Pickup.org is an independent resident information website. It is not the City and County of Denver, Denver DOTI, Solid Waste Management or a disposal company. It cannot change a schedule, book an appliance appointment or dispatch a collection truck.
Official Denver web guidance and Wastewise material reviewed August 6, 2026. Address dates, holiday observances, accepted items and program access can change.
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