Transfer station
Waste Connections Denver South Jordan Road Transfer Station
7.5 mi SW · Englewood, CO
Landfill
Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site
Aurora, Arapahoe County, CO · All sites in Arapahoe County
Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site is a landfill in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, operated by Waste Management. The site also works as a C&D landfill, a yard waste site and a tire recycler. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1966, with closure projected for 2154.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes brush & limbs, construction debris, household trash, scrap metal, tires and yard waste. It is one of 4 disposal sites we list in Arapahoe County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Brush & limbs (accepted)
- Construction debris (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
- Scrap metal (accepted)
- Tires (accepted)
- Yard waste (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1966 |
| Projected closure | 2154 |
| Waste in place | 77,765,921 tons (2022) |
| Size | 677 acres |
| Owner | City and County of Denver |
| Operator | Waste Management |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
39.65990, -104.71110
- Drop-off center
City of Denver Recycling Center
10 mi W · Denver, CO
Takes C&D debris
- Transfer station
Cherry Creek Transfer Station
10 mi W · Denver, CO
- Landfill
Tower Landfill
14 mi N · Commerce City, CO
Takes C&D debris
- Yard waste site
A1 Organics- Monaco St. Organic Recycling Facility
14 mi NW · Commerce City, CO
- Tire recycler
Colorado Tire Recycling LLC
16 mi NW · Denver, CO
- C&D recycler
Barnett Demolition Fill Construction Recycling C&D Fac (Allied Demolition Inc)
16 mi NW · Commerce City, CO
Takes C&D debris
- Transfer station
Watermill Water Supply
16 mi NW · Derby, CO
More in Arapahoe County
- South Denver Metro Transfer Station (WM of ColoradoTransfer Station · Denver
- Swim's Disposal ServiceTransfer Station · Byers
Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site: questions
What does Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site accept?
Brush & limbs, construction debris, household trash, scrap metal, tires and yard waste, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris.
When is Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2154 for a landfill that opened in 1966 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
- How to Get Rid of Construction Debris Without OverpayingLandfill, C&D landfill, transfer station, recycler or dumpster: how each works for remodel and demo debris, how sorting cuts cost, and what to ask first.
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool · record dated 2020-06-01
- OpenStreetMap way/195939428 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated September 2024. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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