Question 1

Do Denver haulers serve the foothills and mountain communities?

Accepted Answer

Some do — pickups in Evergreen, Conifer, and Genesee typically carry a $50–$100 mileage surcharge. Steeper mountain communities (Idaho Springs, Black Hawk) often require booking with a Front Range hauler that specifically markets mountain service.

Question 2

What's special about Denver junk removal in winter?

Accepted Answer

Snow and ice can affect driveway and alley access. Most Denver haulers will reschedule a same-day pickup at no charge if a storm hits, and crews carry shovels to clear short paths from doorway to truck.

Question 3

Does Denver pick up large items for free, and is it worth waiting for?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Denver residents with city trash service get Large Item Pickup roughly every nine weeks, on the same weekday as your regular collection, for up to five large items plus about ten bags. Look up your dates on denvergov.org or through Denver 311. It is free, so it is worth waiting for if your pile fits and you are not on a deadline — but a hauler is the better call when you exceed five items, need it gone before a closing or move-out date, or cannot get the items to the curb yourself. Denver also offers free curbside appliance pickup by appointment for residents with city service.

Question 4

Where can Denver residents drop off recycling and compost themselves?

Accepted Answer

The Cherry Creek Recycling and Compost Drop-off gives Denver residents free access to single-stream recycling and compost, which is why most local haulers route material there rather than landfilling it. The city also runs seasonal programs — LeafDrop in October and November, TreeCycle for Christmas trees in December and January, and a spring Mulch Giveaway.

Company	Google rating	Starting price	Same-day	Licensed & insured	Donates / recycles
1-800-GOT-JUNK? Denver Franchise	★5.0(15,738)	From $39	Yes	Not stated	Yes
Altitude Hauling	★5.0(938)	From $145	Yes	Licensed & insured	Yes
Big Ass Junk Removal	★5.0(173)	Free quote	Yes	Licensed & insured	Yes
Mo's Hauling	★5.0(105)	From $99	Yes	Insured only	Yes
Jaws of Life Junk Removal	★5.0(6)	From $100	Yes	Licensed & insured	Yes
College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving Denver Franchise	★4.9(394)	From $99	Yes	Not stated	Yes
Haultogo Aurora Junk Removal	★4.9(119)	From $75	Yes	Insured only	Yes

Denver Junk Removal: 7 Local Haulers Compared

Denver junk removal companies compared

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Denver

Altitude Hauling

Big Ass Junk Removal

Mo's Hauling

Jaws of Life Junk Removal

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving Denver

Haultogo Aurora Junk Removal

Frequently Asked Questions About Junk Removal in Denver

Do Denver haulers serve the foothills and mountain communities?

What's special about Denver junk removal in winter?

Does Denver pick up large items for free, and is it worth waiting for?

Where can Denver residents drop off recycling and compost themselves?

Are you a junk removal company in Denver?