Clear the Clutter is a one-day community event designed to help Highlands Ranch residents responsibly dispose of unwanted items and materials in a convenient, centralized location. Whether you’re tackling fall cleaning or clearing out long-overdue clutter, this event offers an easy way to drop off a wide range of household items in one go.
The event is open to Highlands Ranch residents only and does not require registration. Guests should plan for potential lines and allow extra time—your patience is greatly appreciated as materials are processed.
Fall Clear the Clutter Vendors:
- Waste disposal: Our friends at Waste Connections will have trucks ready to accept items big and small.
- Examples of accepted items (not a complete list): mattresses, household garbage, rugs and carpet, furniture, grills (propane tank removed), yard waste, and more
- Not accepted: hazardous materials (chemicals, paint, propane tanks, medical waste, liquids), electronics, tires, batteries, construction debris (dirt, concrete), or appliances
- Goodwill donations: Drop off gently used clothing, household goods, and more for donation.
- Examples of accepted items (not a complete list): gently used and clean clothing, housewares and home décor, media and books, linens and small furniture, working electronics
- Not accepted: mattresses and pillows, large appliances, baby gear, hazardous materials, damaged or stained goods
- Tire recycling: Safely recycle passenger vehicle tires at our dedicated drop-off.
- Tires accepted: Passenger vehicle (no rims), motorcycle, bicycle, and small lawn mower tires
- Not accepted: Commercial, semi-truck, or tractor tires
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 8:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Questions? Contact Sarah Corboy at [email protected] or 303-471-7048
If we’re unable to accept your items, Douglas County GreenWorks is a great year-round resource with options for electronics, slash from landscaping and wildfire mitigation projects, household hazardous waste, and many other hard-to-dispose items.