Free Day at Tower Landfill

Under the city’s trash and recycling program, residents can take advantage of FOUR free days per year at the Republic Services Tower Landfill to dispose of large quantities of trash or large/oddly-shaped items without using your large-item pickups from Republic Services. No hazardous waste allowed.

Location: Republic Services Tower Landfill, entrance at 19260 E. 88th Ave.

2026 event dates and times

• Saturday, April 4: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Saturday, June 6: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 8: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 10: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Rules:

• Residents must show proof of residency (Colorado ID)
• One load only (per household)
• All loads must be covered with a tarp if not contained within vehicle
• Mattresses and box springs are subject to the current gate rate fee
• No charge for cars, vans or SUVs; the first 5 yards for pickup trucks and trailers are also no charge; however, anything that exceeds the 5-yard maximum will be subject to a current gate rate charge plus applicable fee
• Appliances are accepted free of charge on free landfill days only and will be recycled (appliances with refrigerants are not accepted)