Trash Pickup Schedule — Capitol Hill, Denver
Capitol Hill is Denver's most vibrant urban neighborhood. The Colorado State Capitol building crowns the hill, while Colfax Avenue — once called the "longest, wickedest street in America" — runs through with dive bars, restaurants, and music venues. The Bluebird Theater, Ogden Theatre, and Fillmore are legendary concert halls. A dense, walkable mix of Victorian homes and apartment buildings. Find your exact trash and recycling collection day below.
📋 Quick Facts
- ZIP Codes: 80203, 80206
- Service Provider: Denver Solid Waste Management
- 🗑️ Trash: weekly collection
- ♻️ Recycling: biweekly collection
- 🌿 Compost: weekly collection
- Data: Community-reported — help verify
📞 Contact Info
- Phone: 311
- Report Missed Pickup: Call within 24 hours
- Official Lookup: denvergov.org
Find Your Exact Collection Day in Capitol Hill
What Goes in Each Bin
🗑️ Black Bin (Trash)
- ✅ Non-recyclable, non-compostable items
- ✅ Bag or wrap loose material
- ❌ No liquids
- ❌ No hazardous waste
- ❌ No electronics or batteries
🌿 Green Bin (Organics)
- ✅ Food scraps & coffee grounds
- ✅ Yard waste & clippings
- ✅ Food-soiled paper
- ❌ NO plastic bags (even compostable)
- 💡 Layer food scraps with yard waste
♻️ Blue Bin (Recycling)
- ✅ Aluminum cans & glass bottles
- ✅ Plastic containers
- ✅ Cardboard & paper
- ❌ No bags or food residue
- 💡 Empty, clean, dry, loose
2026 Holiday Schedule for Capitol Hill
No collection on these holidays. Starting on the holiday, pickup shifts forward one day for the rest of that week. Friday pickups move to Saturday during holiday weeks.
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