Grass, leaves, branches and brush are composted into mulch and soil rather than landfilled. Many cities offer seasonal curbside yard-waste pickup plus drop-off sites that sell finished compost back to residents.

In Colorado we list 5 yard waste drop-off locations across 4 cities, with the most in Denver, Aurora, Divide and Sheridan. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Yard Waste Drop-Off Locations in Colorado

Bone Yard

📍Denver · 5301 Monroe St, Denver, CO 80216
📞+1 303-295-3534
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:30 PM
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Apex Waste - Teller County

📍Divide · 176 Weaverville Rd, Divide, CO 80814
📞+1 719-216-0544
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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A1 Organics Mountain States

📍Sheridan · 2300 W Radcliff Ave, Sheridan, CO 80110
📞+1 800-776-1644
🕐Today: 7 AM–5 PM
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Wm - Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site Landfill

📍Aurora · 3500 S Gun Club Rd, Aurora, CO 80018
📞+1 866-676-7150
🕐Today: 6 AM–7:30 PM
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City & County Of Denver Recycle Dropoff

📍Denver · 7400 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO 80231
🕐Today: 1–4:30 PM
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Recycling Yard Waste in Colorado: What to Know

🍂 Leaves & grass
Often collected curbside in paper bags or carts during the growing season.
🌳 Branches & brush
Dropped at compost sites; some chip it into mulch you can take home.

How to Prepare Yard Waste

  • Keep yard waste free of plastic bags, rocks and trash — contamination ruins compost.
  • Bundle or cut branches to the length the site specifies.
  • Many sites sell finished compost and mulch back to residents cheaply.

Yard Waste Recycling FAQ — Colorado

Which Colorado cities have the most yard waste drop-off locations?

The most yard waste drop-offs are in Denver (2), Aurora (1), Divide (1) and Sheridan (1). In total we list 5 locations across 4 Colorado cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle yard waste in Colorado?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full Colorado directory. City compost sites and transfer stations are the usual options; many also offer seasonal curbside pickup. Always call ahead to confirm the item is accepted and whether a fee applies.

Is there a fee to drop off yard waste?

Some sites accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee because of processing or disposal costs. Fees change, so confirm with the facility before your visit.

Can I put yard waste in my curbside bin?

Usually no — yard waste typically needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside recycling cart. Check your city or county program for its specific rules.

See all yard waste & compost locations by city, the full Colorado recycling directory, or yard waste recycling in New Jersey, North Carolina, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina.