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Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS)
LandfillPublicly owned✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6am–7:30pm; Sat 7am–5pm; Sun closed
- Fees
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- Payment
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- Accepts
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- Who can use it
- Owned by the City and County of Denver and operated by WM. Open to commercial, industrial and residential customers.
- Phone
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- Address
- 3500 S Gun Club Rd, Aurora, CO 80018
Checked against official sources on Nov 1, 2026: source 1, source 2. Rules change — call before you haul a load.
About this landfill
Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) is a publicly owned landfill in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado. It is operated by WM. The site opened in 1966 and is expected to keep accepting waste until about 2154. It took in about 2,094,541 tons of waste in 2022, making it the largest reporting landfill in Colorado by volume. Owned by the City and County of Denver and operated by WM. Open to commercial, industrial and residential customers. This landfill also runs a composting operation, so yard waste may be handled separately.
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Before you haul a load here
- Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
- Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
- Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
- Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.
Full checklist: what to know before going to the dump →
Frequently asked questions
What are the hours at Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS)?
As listed by the operator (checked Nov 1, 2026): Mon–Fri 6am–7:30pm; Sat 7am–5pm; Sun closed. Hours change around holidays and bad weather, so call ahead before you load up.
How much does it cost to dump at Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS)?
Most landfills charge by weight at the scale house, with a minimum charge for small loads, and add separate fees for tires, appliances with refrigerant, and mattresses. We have not verified this location's rates — ask when you call.
Can I use Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) if I don't live in Arapahoe County?
Owned by the City and County of Denver and operated by WM. Open to commercial, industrial and residential customers.
What is the closest other dump to Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS)?
The nearest other facility in our directory is Waste Connections Denver South Jordan Road Transfer Station (transfer station), about 8.4 miles away in Arapahoe County, CO.
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Nearest other dumps and transfer stations
| Facility | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waste Connections Denver South Jordan Road Transfer Station Arapahoe County, CO | Transfer station | 8.4 mi |
| Tower Landfill Inc. Adams County, CO | Landfill | 13.9 mi |
| East Regional Landfill (ERL) Adams County, CO | Landfill | 16.5 mi |
| Swim's Disposal Service Arapahoe County, CO | Transfer station | 25.9 mi |
| Front Range Landfill Weld County, CO | Landfill | 30.2 mi |
| New Centennial Coal Mine tailings (1936-1952) Boulder County, CO | Transfer station | 30.8 mi |