Local ResourcesFebruary 9, 2025• 7 min read
By Nick Molinaro, Founder, 67 Junk
Junk Removal in Denver: Costs, Tips & Local Resources (2025)
Denver's rapid growth and outdoor lifestyle create steady demand for junk removal. From ski gear cleanouts to basement flood damage along the Front Range, here's your guide to affordable junk removal in Denver.
Denver Extra Trash / Large Item Pickup
City & County of Denver:
- Schedule: Call 311 or visit denvergov.org/trash
- Extra Trash Days: Residents get 4 free pickups per year
- Large items: Call 311 for items that won't fit in your cart
- Additional pickups: $12 per extra collection after free allotment
Denver-Area Disposal Sites
- Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS): 3500 S Gun Club Rd, Aurora - $9.50/100 lbs
- Tower Road Landfill: 10400 Smith Rd, Denver - general waste
- Rooney Road Recycling Center: 151 S Rooney Rd, Golden - free for Jefferson County residents
- Arapahoe County Fairgrounds: Periodic free disposal events
Junk Removal Costs in Denver
- Single item: $75 - $140
- Half truck load: $225 - $375
- Full truck load: $375 - $600
- Hot tub removal: $350 - $600
Denver prices are slightly above the national average, driven by strong demand and higher labor costs.
Denver-Specific Considerations
- Altitude and dry climate: Items in garages and sheds deteriorate differently than humid climates
- Spring snowmelt often reveals yard debris and damage from winter
- Many Denver bungalows have unfinished basements that become junk magnets
- Green waste composting is available free at several Denver facilities
Where to Donate in Denver
- Habitat ReStore Denver: 2 locations - furniture, appliances, building materials
- ARC Thrift Stores: Colorado's largest thrift chain, multiple Denver locations
- Salvation Army Denver: Free pickup at satruck.org
- Goodwill Denver: 30+ Front Range locations
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