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.

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. 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.

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.