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Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS)
Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS), 3500 South Gun Club Road, Aurora, 80018, Colorado
Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) sits on South Gun Club Road in Aurora and handles neighborhood and contractor disposal needs. People bring truckloads and household junk here when curbside pickup won’t do. It’s a working, no-frills place-more practical than pretty.
Pull up to a small entrance booth first; there’s typically a scale, so plan on being weighed in and out. After the booth follow the flow of trucks to large tipping pads and roll-off containers - drivers move you where to drop. The site is open and industrial: dusty when it’s dry and muddy after storms, with heavy equipment and trucks around. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, can have long lines and backups.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose loads so debris doesn’t blow out while waiting in line or driving through the site.
- Pack the truck so heavy items are easy to lift and like items are grouped together to speed up the drop-off.
- If possible, aim for a weekday mid-morning visit to avoid weekend and spring-cleanup crowds.
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