City & County Of Denver Recycle Dropoff

Recycling Center in Denver, Colorado

📍 7400 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO 80231
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About This Location

The Cherry Creek Recycling & Compost Drop-off is a City & County of Denver site at 7400 Cherry Creek S Dr, near S. Quebec St. It is free, but open to Denver residents only, who must show proof of residency. Residents may make up to two visits per day and drop off the same recyclables and compost accepted in Denver's curbside program. No appointment is needed.

What Cherry Creek Recycling & Compost Drop-off Accepts

✓ Cans, bottles and jars (Same recyclables as Denver curbside)
✓ Cardboard and boxes
✓ Food scraps and food-soiled paper (Compost program)
✓ Yard debris (Branches limited to 4 ft long and 4 in diameter)

Related recycling guides: Yard Waste · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Styrofoam (polystyrene foam)
✕ Paint and hazardous materials
✕ Dirt and sod
✕ Commercial vehicles, box trucks and trailers

This is a household drop-off for Denver residents; commercial and landscaping loads are prohibited.

Fees

  • Recycling and compost drop-off — Free for Denver residents

Access & restrictions

residents-only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Denver residents only; proof of residency required. Limited to 2 visits per resident per day.

Programs & events

  • Compost drop-off

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cherry Creek recycling drop-off free?

Yes. Drop-off is free, but it is limited to Denver residents, and you must show proof of residency. You may make up to two visits per resident per day.

Can I recycle styrofoam at the Denver drop-off?

No. Styrofoam (polystyrene foam) is not accepted at the Cherry Creek drop-off, along with paint, hazardous materials, dirt and sod.

Do I need to be a Denver resident to use it?

Yes. The site serves Denver residents only and requires proof of residency. Commercial vehicles, box trucks, trailers and landscaping loads are not allowed.

What can I drop off at Cherry Creek?

The same recyclables as Denver's curbside program (cans, bottles, jars and cardboard) plus compost: food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard debris, with branches limited to 4 feet long and 4 inches in diameter.

Do I need an appointment?

No. It is a walk-in/drive-in drop-off during open hours (Tuesday-Friday and Saturday). It is closed Sundays, Mondays and city holidays.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

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Contact & Location

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Address
7400 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO 80231
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Website
denvergov.org
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City / State
Denver, Colorado

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9 AM-12 PM, 1 PM-4:30 PM
Wednesday 9 AM-12 PM, 1 PM-4:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM-12 PM, 1 PM-4:30 PM
Friday 9 AM-12 PM, 1 PM-4:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM-12 PM, 1 PM-3 PM
Sunday Closed

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