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Denver Hazardous Waste Disposal Guide

Paint cans, old chemicals, dead batteries — here’s how to dispose of them safely in Denver.

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Denver Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Denver’s free drop-off location for paints, chemicals, batteries, and other hazardous household items.

🏢 Facility Details

📍 Address
2401 W 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80223
🕓 Hours
Tuesday – Saturday (hours vary by season — call to confirm)
💰 Cost
Free for Denver residents
📞 Phone
⚠️ Denver residents only — you must show a valid ID proving Denver residency.

What They Accept

The following household hazardous waste items are accepted at the Denver HHW facility.

Paint & Stain
Motor Oil & Antifreeze
Pesticides & Herbicides
Cleaning Chemicals
Pool Chemicals
Propane Tanks
Batteries (All Types)
Fluorescent Bulbs & CFLs

What They DON’T Accept

These items are not accepted at the Denver HHW facility. Some require separate disposal.

Explosives & Ammunition
Radioactive Materials
Medical / Pharmaceutical Waste
Commercial Quantities
Tires
→ We take tires! Schedule pickup
Electronics
→ Separate recycling — see our e-waste guide

Tips for Your Visit

Make your trip to the Denver HHW facility smooth and safe.

1
Call ahead to confirm hours. Seasonal hours change, and the facility occasionally closes for holidays or weather. Call (720) 337-2240 before you go.
2
Keep items in original containers. Staff need to identify what each item is. If the original label is missing, write the contents on the container with a marker.
3
Don’t mix chemicals. Never combine different chemicals into one container. This can create dangerous reactions and the facility won’t accept mixed materials.
4
Transport items in your trunk, not the passenger area. Keep hazardous materials away from people in the vehicle. Place containers upright in a box or bin to prevent spills.
5
Bring your ID. The facility is free but restricted to Denver residents. You’ll need a valid government-issued ID showing a Denver address.

What About Everything Else?

So you dropped off the paint and chemicals at the HHW facility. But what about the old furniture, broken appliances, and pile of junk in the garage?

The hazardous waste facility doesn’t take any of that. And Denver’s bulky item pickup has long wait times and strict limits.

That’s where Junk Same Day comes in.

We pick up everything the HHW facility won’t — furniture, appliances, electronics, construction debris, yard waste, tires, and general junk. Same day. Upfront pricing. We do the heavy lifting.

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Send a picture of what you need hauled and we’ll reply with an upfront price — usually within minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about hazardous waste disposal in Denver.

Denver’s Household Hazardous Waste facility is located at 2401 W 6th Ave, Denver CO 80223. It’s free for Denver residents with a valid ID. Hours vary by season, so call (720) 337-2240 to confirm before your visit.
Yes, the Denver Household Hazardous Waste facility is free for Denver residents. You’ll need to show a valid ID proving Denver residency. Non-Denver residents should check with their own city or county for local HHW programs.
Latex paint can go in the regular trash only if it’s fully dried and hardened. You can speed this up by adding cat litter or sand and leaving the lid off. Oil-based paint is considered hazardous waste and must go to the Denver HHW facility — never in the trash or down the drain.
All battery types — alkaline, lithium, rechargeable, and car batteries — are accepted at the Denver HHW facility. Some retailers like Home Depot and Best Buy also accept rechargeable batteries. Never throw lithium batteries in the regular trash, as they can cause fires.
We cannot pick up hazardous materials like paint, chemicals, pesticides, or motor oil — those must go to the Denver HHW facility. However, we do pick up all the non-hazardous items people typically want to get rid of at the same time: old furniture, appliances, electronics, tires, construction debris, and general junk. Book a pickup here.
The Denver HHW facility does not accept explosives, ammunition, radioactive materials, medical or pharmaceutical waste, commercial quantities, tires, or electronics. Tires and electronics require separate disposal channels — Junk Same Day can help with both. Call us at (303) 324-6014.

Book Your Junk Pickup

Dropped off the hazardous stuff? Let us handle the rest. Fill out the form and we’ll get back to you within minutes.

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What Our Customers Say

Real reviews from real Denver homeowners.

★★★★★

“After dropping off old paint at the HHW facility, I still had a garage full of junk to deal with. Called Junk Same Day and they came the same afternoon. Two guys cleared out everything in under an hour. Fair price, zero hassle.”

Mike D. — Denver, CO
★★★★★

“We were cleaning out my mom’s house and had chemicals for the HHW facility plus a ton of old furniture and junk. Junk Same Day handled the non-hazardous stuff same day. They were respectful, fast, and the price was exactly what they quoted.”

Sarah T. — Lakewood, CO
★★★★★

“I had old tires the hazardous waste place wouldn’t take, plus a broken washer and a couch. Texted Junk Same Day a photo, got a quote in 10 minutes, and they picked everything up that evening. Can’t beat that.”

David R. — Aurora, CO

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