Solid Waste Collection Schedules Shift for Staff Schedules and Holidays
Solid Waste Collection Schedules Shift for Staff Schedules and Holidays
Also, Cart Setout Times are Changing and Don’t Forget to Sign up for Compost!
DENVER – Denver’s Solid Waste Management Division is modifying collection schedules to accommodate upcoming staff schedules and holidays.
Schedule Modifications
Denver will not collect compost the week of August 25, as staff works a shortened, 32-hour workweek and takes a furlough day on Friday, August 29. All collections, including compost, will resume the week of September 1 on a one-day delayed schedule, as staff observes Labor Day on Monday, September 1.
The week of November 24, Denver will not collect compost or recycling, as staff works a 24-hour workweek, observing Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27, and the citywide furlough day on Friday, November 28.
Additionally, Thanksgiving week, Denver is asking ALL customers to set out their trash by 6 a.m. Monday, November 24 and DOTI will collect carts over the course of the 3-day workweek. Residents scheduled to receive Large Item Pickup service the week of November 24 should also set out their items by 6 a.m. Monday morning, November 24, for collection over the course of Monday through Wednesday.
Following Thanksgiving - the week of December 1 - compost collection will resume, and Solid Waste will reset its recycling collection calendar as follows:
- Customers currently scheduled to set out their recycling Thanksgiving week (week of November 24) should set their carts out the week of December 1 instead, and then every other week after that for the remainder of the year.
- Customers currently scheduled to set out their recycling the week of December 1 should set out their recycling the week of December 8, and then every other week after that for the remainder of the year.
Updated collection schedules will display on the city’s website and Trash and Recycling App the week of December 1. Additionally, people can access this schedule change information at www.denvergov.org/trashschedule.
In keeping with staff schedules and the holidays outlined above, the Cherry Creek Recycling Center will be closed August 29 – September 1 and November 27 - December 1.
Earlier Start Time!
As part of another modification, it is making, and effectively immediately, DOTI is asking residents to set out their trash, recycling, and compost carts, and large item pickup items, by 6 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. on their scheduled collection day. Equipment operators are starting their day earlier, aiming to be on route earlier to better serve our city’s residents. Setting out carts the night before your collection day is also acceptable.
Now’s a Great Time to Sign up for Compost!
Many Denver homeowners are struggling with weeds in their yards and gardens this time of year and those can be placed in your compost cart for easy disposal. Also, leaf season is around the corner and fallen leaves and branches can be placed in your compost cart. No need to bag them any longer! Denver trash customers can sign up for compost service at no additional charge at www.denvergov.org/compost.
The amount of compost that the city has collected has risen significantly since the citywide rollout. Year to date comparisons are as follows:
Year to date through July 2025: 12,986
Year to date through July 2024: 7,969
Year to date through July 2023: 5,965
