---
title: Denver Opens LeafDrop Sites for Composting Leaves and Pumpkins
canonical: https://denfeed.com/denver-opens-leafdrop-sites-for-composting-leaves-and-pumpkins/
published: '2026-11-08T23:01:55-07:00'
updated: '2026-11-08T23:01:55-07:00'
author: DENFeed Staff
section: City Hall
tags:
- Cherry Creek
source: City and County of Denver
source_url: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Department-of-Transportation-and-Infrastructure/News-Outreach/2026-News/LeafDrop-Sites-Open-This-Weekend-Modified-Solid-Waste-Collection-Schedule-Thanksgiving-Week
publisher: DENFeed
attribution: Copyright DENFeed. Quote with credit to DENFeed and a link to the canonical URL above.
---

# Denver Opens LeafDrop Sites for Composting Leaves and Pumpkins

Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) announced that residents can drop off fallen leaves and pumpkins for composting at designated sites on November 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The LeafDrop program runs through November 25, and compost created will be available to Denver residents in the spring.

Additionally, the November solid waste collection schedule includes regular service on Veteran’s Day, November 11, and adjusted collection days during Thanksgiving week. Updated schedules can be found on the city’s website.

---

### Press Release: City and County of Denver

*Published November 5, 2026. Reproduced in full from the [City and County of Denver](https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Department-of-Transportation-and-Infrastructure/News-Outreach/2026-News/LeafDrop-Sites-Open-This-Weekend-Modified-Solid-Waste-Collection-Schedule-Thanksgiving-Week).*

#### LeafDrop Sites Open This Weekend & Nov Solid Waste Collection Schedule

**Denver,** Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is encouraging residents to give their fallen leaves and pumpkins a second life by donating them to be turned into compost through our annual LeafDrop program. In addition to offering three *weekday* drop-off sites through November 25, six *weekend* drop sites are open on Saturday, November 7, 14, 21 and Sunday, November 8, 15, 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Information on drop-off sites can be found at [denvergov.org/leafdrop](https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/trash-and-recycling/seasonal-programs/leafdrop.html). Compost created through Denver’s LeafDrop Program is made available to Denver residents in the spring.

Leaves and pumpkins can also be placed in your compost cart. Denver trash customers can sign up for compost service at no additional charge at [www.denvergov.org/compost](https://www.denvergov.org/compost).

**November Holiday Collection Schedule:**

**Veteran’s Day**

Solid Waste Management will be working on Veteran’s Day Wednesday, November 11, collecting trash, compost, recycling, and large items as usual.

**Thanksgiving Week (week of November 23)**

Solid Waste will work Monday through Wednesday, collecting trash and scheduled recycling only. Please follow this cart set out schedule:

- **Monday and Tuesday customers:** Set out carts by *6 a.m. Monday, November 23*, for collection over the course of Monday and Tuesday.
- **Wednesday customers:** Set out carts by *6 a.m. Tuesday*, November 24.
- **Thursday customers:** Set out carts by *6 a.m. Wednesday*, November 25.

Compost will be suspended for the week, and residents with Large Item Pickup scheduled for the week of Thanksgiving should set their items out on their collection day the following week of November 30.

In keeping with schedule and holidays, the Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-off will be closed Thursday, Friday, and Saturday November 26-30, and both Friday and Saturday the weeks of Christmas and New Years.

Updated collection schedules are displayed on the city’s website and Trash and Recycling App. This schedule change information can also be accessed at [www.denvergov.org/trashschedule](https://www.denvergov.org/trashschedule).

Source: [City and County of Denver](https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Department-of-Transportation-and-Infrastructure/News-Outreach/2026-News/LeafDrop-Sites-Open-This-Weekend-Modified-Solid-Waste-Collection-Schedule-Thanksgiving-Week)