Metro Denver area residents clear storm debris after heavy May snowfall
Residents across the Front Range are cleaning up after a spring snowstorm that dropped more than a foot of snow in some areas, bringing down branches and leaving thousands without power.
Local governments have opened temporary and expanded debris drop‑off options to help residents safely dispose of storm damage.
Location:
Cherry Creek Recycling Drop‑off, 7400 Cherry Creek South Drive
Hours:
Open Tuesday–Friday and Saturdays, with midday closures
Details:
- Drop‑off limited to Denver residents with proof of residency
- Small branches may be placed in compost carts or bundled for Large Item Pickup
- Branches that fit inside compost carts are accepted through Denver Solid Waste Management
Location:
Western Disposal Materials Management Center, 2051 63rd St.
Hours:
7 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Saturday,
Closed Sundays
Location:
Long Lake Regional Park, 17850 W. 64th Ave.
Dates:
Saturday, May 9 through Sunday, May 17
Hours:
8 a.m.–2 p.m. daily
Details:
- Temporary tree limb and branch drop‑off only
- Residential use only; proof of residency required
Location:
Tree Branch Recycle & RV Wastewater Disposal Facility, 2990 W. 124th Ave.
Extended Hours:
Noon–5 p.m. Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8
Regular Hours Resume:
8 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, May 9
Details:
- Free drop‑off for Broomfield residents with proof of residency
- Branch size limits apply
Location:
Jeffco Road and Bridge South Shop, 9509 W. Ute Ave., Littleton
Dates:
May 8–17
Details:
- Free storm debris drop‑off
- Woody debris accepted under posted size limits
Location:
Slash Mulch Site, 5675 Delva Way, Sedalia
Hours:
Open Saturdays, with additional openings following the storm
Location:
South of Highlands Ranch Stadium at Redstone Park, 3270 Redstone Park Circle
Dates:
Open now through Sunday, May 17
Location:
Longmont Recycling Center, 140 Martin St.
Hours:
8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Saturday
Details:
- Residents must bring a city of Longmont Trash & Recycle utility bill (less than 6 months old) and identification (printed or electronic)