Bulk Pickup and Bulky Item Drop Off Events

Arvada, CO bulk trash pickup

City of Arvada · Some details are still being checked.

Who
Arvada residents. Drop-off events need proof of residency, such as a utility bill or driver license.
How
Scheduled + on request. On-demand bulk pickup by phone, plus three free citywide drop-off events in 2026 on April 25, June 6 and August 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call to schedule an on-demand pickup and prepay.

Request a pickup ↗ · Call 720-898-7575

Cost
On-demand pickup is prepaid per item; the page says to call for the current rate. Drop-off events are included in the city recycling and trash program.
Checked
Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Mattress

Accepted

Appliance

Limited

Washers, dryers, dishwashers and hot water heaters accepted; refrigerators, stoves and air conditioners are not.

Fridge or freezer

Not accepted

Electronics

Not accepted

Tire

Not accepted

Yard waste

Limited

Bagged yard debris only.

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

Drop-off events have a five-item limit per person; smaller material must be bagged.

Set-out rules

For on-demand pickup, have items curbside by 7 a.m. on your pickup day. Only scheduled items are removed.

Not accepted

  • Air conditioners
  • Appliances with Freon
  • Refrigerators and stoves
  • Batteries
  • Cement
  • Chemicals and paint
  • Construction debris
  • Dirt, rocks and bricks
  • All electronics
  • Exercise equipment
  • Glass and windows
  • Hazardous and medical waste
  • Stumps
  • Tires

Other options

Drop-off events are at the North Area Athletic Complex, 19500 W 64th Parkway; it is the only drop-off location.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Arvada?

Arvada residents. Drop-off events need proof of residency, such as a utility bill or driver license.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Arvada?

On-demand bulk pickup by phone, plus three free citywide drop-off events in 2026 on April 25, June 6 and August 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call to schedule an on-demand pickup and prepay.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Arvada?

On-demand pickup is prepaid per item; the page says to call for the current rate. Drop-off events are included in the city recycling and trash program.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Arvada?

Drop-off events have a five-item limit per person; smaller material must be bagged.

What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Arvada?

Air conditioners, Appliances with Freon, Refrigerators and stoves, Batteries, Cement, Chemicals and paint, Construction debris, Dirt, rocks and bricks, All electronics, Exercise equipment, Glass and windows, Hazardous and medical waste, Stumps, Tires.

Sources

Last verified: Jul 20, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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