LeafDrop is a seasonal program offered by the City and County of Denver that turns leaves into compost. The final compost product is made available at a discounted price to Denver residents at the Mulch Giveaway & Compost Sale each May.
Weekday Drop Sites: Oct. 10 – Dec. 2
The following LeafDrop locations will beopen on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
Cherry Creek Transfer Station – 7301 E. Jewell Ave. (enter on E. Jewell Ave.)
Havana Nursery – 10450 Smith Rd. (enter on Smith Road)
Central Platte Campus – 1271 W. Bayaud Ave. (next to the Denver Animal Shelter)
Weekend Drop Sites: Nov. 4 – Nov. 20
The following LeafDrop locations will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
Bruce Randolph High School – E. 40th Ave. and Steele St.
Cherry Creek Transfer Station – 7301 E. Jewell Ave. (enter on E. Jewell Ave.)
Kennedy High School – Newland St. and Brown Pl.
Sloan’s Lake Park – 17th Ave. and Sheridan Blvd. (enter on W. 17th Ave.)
Veterans Park – S. Vine St. and E. Iowa Ave.
The Cherry Creek Transfer Station is the only site accepting loose leaves. Leaves brought to all other LeafDrop sites must be in paper bags.
Compost customers can continue to put leaves and other yard debris in their green carts.
The Cherry Creek Transfer Station is the only site accepting loose leaves. Leaves brought to all other LeafDrop sites must be in paper bags. Denver residents can download a coupon to receive a free five-pack of paper leaf bags at participating Ace Hardware Stores.
Here are a few more helpful tips:
Leaves cannot contain branches or other materials
- Only bring leaves to drop-off sites during specified dates and times; dropping off leaves during other times is considered illegal dumping.
- Pumpkins are also accepted for composting at drop-off locations
Never rake or blow leaves into the street; they could clog storm sewer inlets and Denver’s street sweepers.