Denver trash pickup: cost and carts
City and County of Denver Solid Waste Management. Billed by: The City bills you directly, based on your trash cart size; recycling and compost collection are included at no additional cost.
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| 35-gallon (small) | $9.00 | $108 |
| 65-gallon (medium) | $13.00 | $156 |
| 95-gallon (large) | $21.00 | $252 |
The size of your trash cart. Recycling and compost carts are included in the price.
Changing your cart
Request a cart size change in your Denver Utilities Online account.
Ways to pay less
- Free appliance collection. Denver residents served by Solid Waste Management may schedule a free appliance collection by appointment. How: To schedule an appliance collection appointment, call 311 (720-913-1311).
Pay or manage it
Sources
Checked October 20, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
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