I was having a hard time finding out where to dispose of hazardous waste such as an old can of paver waterproofer or used oil in Denver. I was surprised that I could not find a drop off location in Denver, but I did find the Waste Management number 1-800-449-7587 and was told that I could pay $15 for a curbside pickup, and they mail a bag and labels and a zip tie to label the material. They said that a drop-off location was not an option – however, the guy who came by for our curbside waste pickup said that we can drop off hazardous waste at their facility at 3730 E 48th Avenue in Denver by appointment only.
Drop offs are reserved for people who people who are moving and have time constraints so cannot schedule a pickup.
I called and they confirmed that yes, you can drop off hazardous waste at their facility if it’s necessary due to time constraints, though they limit it to 10 drop offs a day. The best way is to schedule a pickup. The cost is the same, $15. Either way, you do have to make appointments to do a drop off (or schedule a pickup). The drop off location allows for larger drop offs than residential curbside pickup, so if you have a lot of materials this is the way to go.
You can also learn more on their website: www.WMAtYourDoor.com
The Waste Management drop off is located at 3730 E 48th Ave, Denver, CO 80216. Appointments are necessary and they only do Fridays for appointments.
WM CURBSIDE LLC
3730 E 48th Ave, Denver, CO 80216 •1-800-449-7587
Tree Debris, Yard Debris, Recycling:
If you have branches, leaves, styrofoam, recyclable materials, as a city resident you can also drop off these materials for free at:
Cherry Creek Recycling Drop Off
City & County of Denver Leaf Dropoff
7301 E Jewell Ave, Denver, CO 80231
(Quebec and Jewell)
Regular Disposal of Tree Branches:
• Denver’s Solid Waste Management Division collects a limited amount of branches as part of its regular extra trash collection service to residents.
• Branches must be no larger than 4 inches in diameter, and they must be cut into lengths of 4 feet or less, bundled and tied, and weigh no more than 50 pounds.
• Customers may set out up to 10 bundles of branches on their scheduled every-4-week large item trash collection.