About the Cherry Creek Transfer Station
Operated by Denver Public Works, the Cherry Creek Transfer Station at 4000 Havana St., Denver, CO 80239 serves as the primary HHW drop-off point for Denver residents. The program accepts a wide range of toxic and flammable household materials at no cost to Denver residents.
Bring your Denver utility bill or a Colorado driver's license with a Denver address. The facility is drive-through style — staff will unload materials from your vehicle.
Hours and Scheduling
HHW events at Cherry Creek run on a seasonal schedule, typically spring through fall on select Saturdays. Denver also runs periodic neighborhood HHW collection events throughout the city.
Check Denver's Public Works page or call 720-865-6833 for the current schedule before making the trip. Lines can be long on peak event days — aim to arrive within the first hour.
Accepted Hazardous Materials
- ▸All paint (latex, oil-based, stains, varnishes)
- ▸Motor oil and other automotive fluids
- ▸Gasoline and lighter fluid
- ▸Propane tanks (up to 20 lbs)
- ▸Pesticides and fertilizers
- ▸Cleaning solvents
- ▸Batteries of all types
- ▸Fluorescent tubes and CFLs
- ▸Fire extinguishers
Tips for a Smooth Drop-Off
- ▸Keep materials in their original containers where possible — unlabeled containers may be refused.
- ▸Transport liquids upright in a cardboard box or plastic tub to contain spills.
- ▸Do not mix chemicals in the same container.
- ▸Bring ID proving Denver residency.
- ▸Arrive early — the event can reach capacity and turn vehicles away.
Pair Your HHW Trip With a Junk Haul
While you're clearing out the garage or storage shed, call Troops Junk Removal. We handle the furniture, appliances, scrap metal, and general debris — you take the HHW to Cherry Creek. It's a clean split that gets the whole job done in one day.