What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
AcceptedAppliance
LimitedWashers, dryers, dishwashers and hot water heaters accepted; refrigerators, stoves and air conditioners are not.
Fridge or freezer
Not acceptedElectronics
Not acceptedTire
Not acceptedYard waste
LimitedBagged yard debris only.
Brush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Call to confirmLimits
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.
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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.
- Bulk Pickup, City of Arvada (archived copy saved 2026-01-18; original https://www.arvadaco.gov/1368/Bulk-Pickup) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Bulky Item Drop Off Events, City of Arvada (archived copy saved 2026-07-20; original https://www.arvadaco.gov/728/Bulky-Item-Events) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026