How to get rid of a couch in Denver, CO

Set the couch out by 6 a.m. on your Large Item Pickup day, which comes every nine weeks on your regular trash day. Denver collects up to 5 large items, such as furniture, plus 10 bags.

Last checked against the official Denver Solid Waste Management website. See sources.

Cost
Free
When
Every 9 weeks on your trash day
Limit
5 large items + 10 bags

Option 1: City pickup (Large Item Pickup (every nine weeks))

Who can use it

  • For residents serviced by Denver Solid Waste Management.

How to book

  1. Large Item Pickup: no appointment. Find your date in the City's Trash & Recycling calendar (look for the Large Item entry).
  2. Appliances: schedule a free appliance collection by calling 311 (720-913-1311).

Couch rules

  • Furniture is an accepted large item.
  • Keep it at least 2 feet from carts and other obstructions.

Setting it out

  • Have items out by 6 a.m. on your normal collection day.
  • Keep items visible and at least 2 feet from carts, cars, poles and other obstructions.
  • Only set out large items during your scheduled Large Item Pickup. Setting items out at other times is considered illegal dumping.

Fees and limits

  • Large Item Pickup and appliance collection are free for serviced residents.

Option 2: Drop it off yourself

We did not find an official public drop-off site for this item. Ask a private hauler, or check the city's page listed under Sources.

Option 3: Donate or give it away

  • Habitat for Humanity ReStores generally take furniture in gently used or like-new condition. Each ReStore is run locally and sets its own rules, and some offer free pickup of large items. Find yours with the ReStore locator.

Donation rules are set by each charity and can change. Call before you load up.

Common questions

How often does Denver pick up couches?
Every nine weeks, with Large Item Pickup.
Can I put it out early?
No. Setting items out outside your scheduled pickup is considered illegal dumping.

Sources

Last checked Oct 21, 2026. We read each page below on that date.

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